Growing innovation in Atlantic Canada

The Springboard Network moves knowledge and technologies from universities and colleges to the economy. We connect industry with researchers to solve real-world problems and help entrepreneurs protect their IP.
Who are we?
Springboard Network
Industry Engagement Professionals from 14 universities and 5 colleges in Atlantic Canada
IP Advantage
Providing support and information on protecting your start-up or SME with intellectual property
Central Office
Meet our logistics and programming team in Springboard’s headquarters
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, Springboard compiled this collection of our most impactful stories of research commercialization and industry collaborations
Our Stories
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Bioinnovation centre positions NS as leader in life sciences
CategoriesNewsNova Scotia will soon be a major player in the bioinnovation space thanks to the newly opened Neptune BioInnovation Centre in Dartmouth. The centre will transform Nova Scotia’s bioindustrial landscape and will be a world-leading biofermentation centre, allowing Nova Scotia to compete globally, strengthen domestic supply chains and foster biotechnology advancements across critical sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, forestry and agriculture.
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Springboard to sponsor Atlantic Canada AI Summit May 1-3, 2025
CategoriesArtificial IntelligenceSpringboard Atlantic is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025 May 1-3, at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Summit will showcase groundbreaking AI research, promote industry-academia partnerships, and highlight the exceptional AI talent within the region.
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Springboard panel explores academic-industry collaborations at Smart Energy Halifax
CategoriesSmart Energy HalifaxThank you to panelists, moderator and audience who joined Springboard Atlantic for this insightful panel discussion on industry-academic collaboration SmartEnergyHalifax2025. “Unlocking Collaborative Potential: Academia’s Role in Advancing Smart Energy Innovation” brought together academics and industry to explore how research fuels energy solutions.
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Meet the Winners of the 2025 Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards
CategoriesForesight CanadaSpringboard Atlantic was on hand for the inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards ceremony in Halifax April 14. The awards recognized the innovators, funders, adopters, and supporters working together to catalyze clean technology adoption and net zero progress across the region.
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Acadia research finds that lemongrass oil is a natural tick repellant
With tick season upon us in Atlantic Canada, a groundbreaking study from Acadia University has revealed that lemongrass oil could offer a natural alternative to repel ticks. The research team found that black-legged ticks – carriers of Lyme Disease – do not like the scent of lemongass essential oil. The research was led by Acadia Chemistry professor Dr. Nicoletta Faraone (Chemistry).