Springboard is a unique network in Canada, comprising 19 universities and colleges in Atlantic Canada. Our members collaborate with industry, entrepreneurs, government and non-profit organizations on applied research projects and innovation partnerships. The Springboard Network has access to 10,000 researchers working in science, technology, healthcare, the social sciences and other disciplines.

We collaborate with industry partners to solve real-world problems, developing new products or services, or helping create new enterprises.  Springboard members are eager to share their expertise, facilities and infrastructure to improve Atlantic Canada’s innovation economy. 

  • Acadia University
  • Cape Breton University
  • Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
  • College of the North Atlantic
  • Dalhousie University
  • Holland College
  • Memorial University
  • Mount Allison University
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
  • New Brunswick Community College
  • Nova Scotia College of Art & Design
  • Nova Scotia Community College
  • Saint Mary’s University
  • St. Francis Xavier University
  • St. Thomas University
  • Université de Moncton
  • Université Sainte-Anne
  • University of New Brunswick
  • University of Prince Edward Island