Springboard-sponsored PEI Cleantech event raised awareness of the industry

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    Springboard-sponsored PEI Cleantech event raised awareness of the industry
    by Gloria Welton

    The PEI Cleantech Academy recently hosted its second conference event in partnership with the Government of PEI, Holland College, UPEI, and Springboard Atlantic Inc.

    “Thanks to Springboard Atlantic this was a free event for the 160 attendees representing post-secondary institutions, communities, industry, organizations, and government,” says Sandra Moore, Director of PEI Cleantech Academy and PEI’s Cleantech Innovation Centre.

    “Because clean technology is a relatively new industry on the Island, events like this help raise awareness of innovative research and projects in cleantech, sustainability, climate change, and building retrofits. It also gives attendees the opportunity to network and explore ideas and possible collaborations to advance cleantech research and adoption.”

    Sandra Moore,
    Director of PEI Cleantech Academy and PEI’s Cleantech Innovation Centre.

    Springboard Atlantic has been growing innovation in Atlantic Canada for over 20 years.

    The network moves knowledge and technologies from universities and colleges to the economy. They connect industry with researchers to solve real-world problems and help entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property.

    President and CEO Daryl Genge has over 30 years’ experience in building partnerships with academia, industry, and government.

    “Springboard is supported by the federal government and is firmly committed to the federal government’s goal of achieving net zero by 2050. We also aim to help PEI become the first net zero province in Canada.”

    Daryl Genge, President and CEO,
    Springboard

    In 2021, Springboard 360° Series was launched. By bridging industry, research institutions and governments in Atlantic Canada, the Springboard 360° Series promotes meaningful collaborations to achieve net zero goals.

    “We did a lot of consultation at that time, and the number one suggestion was the need for more events, partnerships, and opportunities for collaboration. That is why we are so excited to support this event today,” said Genge.

    “Our net zero goals are ambitious, and they will take a lot of work to achieve. We have to make sure we are invested in areas that are important to our economy, and we need to attract high-potential companies to build entrepreneurial opportunities that will move towards achieving our goals. And as importantly, we have to develop leadership skills, which is at the forefront of the Cleantech Academy. It is a shining example of what happens when government, academia, and industry come together.”

    Daryl Genge

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