About Us
Springboard is a member-based organization that helps grow the innovative economy by bringing industry and researchers together to solve real-world problems. It also provides early-stage support to commercialize research IP with significant market potential. Springboard is supported by ACOA and our network members.
Members engage these communities in two ways:
- Pairing organizations looking for R&D support with specialized researchers found in 14 universities and 5 colleges throughout Atlantic Canada; and
- Providing programming that supports the commercialization of post-secondary research.
By helping valuable research flow out of our universities and colleges, our network helps to accelerate Atlantic Canada’s innovation potential.
Who’s part of the Springboard Network?
Springboard is made up of industry engagement representatives at 19 post-secondary institutions across Atlantic Canada. These representatives understand Atlantic Canada’s funding landscape, provide intellectual property (IP) support and training, and act as connector between researchers and industry.
If you are looking to have an R&D project conducted or are currently enrolled or employed by one of our member institutions and would like to transition your research into a business, reach out to one of our representatives today.