deadline fast approaching
for fintech meetup in vegas!
Vegas is calling for Atlantic fintechs!
Venn Innovation, through its Atlantic FinTech initiative, is inviting fintech companies in Atlantic Canada to join its in-person, pan-Atlantic mission to the annual Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas, March 3 - 6, 2024!
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 10th, so if you want to apply, click here.
Why is this an event Atlantic fintechs should consider attending?
Because with thousands of fintech firms, over 45,000 tech-enabled meetings, 92% meeting satisfaction rates and 36% c-suite attendees, this is a great opportunity to meet big and emerging players in the financial industry!
Fintech Meetup is a conference that focuses on facilitating meetings and connections - and it covers over 130 categories of fintech services and solutions. In addition to meetings, there are presentations from industry thought leaders as well as content around the latest innovations, trends and technologies disrupting payments, and banking and financial services.
Participating companies can expect 8-10 (up to 24) double opt-in 15-minute arranged meetings with industry leaders and professionals. In addition, through this delegation, companies can access 3-6 hosted meetings with credit unions and small banks (<$100B under management), as well as merchants and retailers.
The program includes:
Up to two (2) tickets per company (Current value $1295USD/ticket); ability to buy additional tickets for team members at a discounted rate)
3-6 hosted meetings (depending on number of participating companies) (value $650 USD/meeting)
8-12 double opt-in meetings
Cost to participate: $1,000 CAD
Value up to $6,500 USD or approximately $9,000 CAD (companies are responsible for their own travel-related costs).
Apply here for this great opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Ells at barb@venninnovation.com or (506) 850-9835.
A big thanks to ACOA - APECA, Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government of Nova Scotia, and Government of Prince Edward Island for supporting this initiative!
January 25, 2024
function at the junction- Free workspace for the day
Thursday, January 25th is free workspace day at The Junction!
We welcome all innovators and entrepreneurs to come in and enjoy our coworking stations free of charge from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. and experience all the benefits and perks that The Junction has to offer.
Those perks include lots of free parking, free wi-fi, ample room for meeting and networking and a great atmosphere of community and collaboration.
We will have a few of our tech ecosystem partners and stakeholders here to network and you are welcome to take advantage of their expertise.
You also have access to coffee, tea, water and kitchen facilities, but if you don’t bring your lunch, we have fast-food outlets next door and on the next block. We’re also close to downtown!
So mark your calendar for the 25th of this month to get out and experience The Junction’s workspace!
The Junction is located at 770 St. George Boulevard, Moncton. See you soon!
February 8, 2024
‘Playing lean’ - GAME DAY FOR ENTREPRENEURS
AT THE JUNCTION
Join the Venn Innovation team at The Junction on Thursday, February 8th for an exciting and fun session on how entrepreneurs can avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes of starting a company without risking their bank account, their ego, or their reputation.
Playing Lean is an entrepreneurship learning tool inf the form of a board game, developed in collaboration with the creator of the Lean Canvas - Ash Maurya - and the author of Testing Business Ideas - Alexander Osterwalder.
This session is an amazing way to learn how to start a successful company that is educational, competitive, and so addictive you'll want to play the game again and again.
Ecosystem builders and startup mentors Brandy Old and Craig Elias will use this innovative tool to help local entrepreneurs, mentors, educators, students, ecosystem builders, and economic developers learn how to launch a successful company. The Playing Lean board game shows participants how to:
Learn and practice lean startup skills
Feel the highs and lows of entrepreneurship
Uncover the truth about commonly-held startup myths
Discover how to improve a startup's odds of success
Understand and develop the mindset of an entrepreneur
Experience the challenges and trade-offs of starting a company
You can attend the morning session (9:30 - 11:30 am) or afternoon session (1:30 - 3:30 pm). Click here to register!
Call or text Brandy Old (+1.825.594.4940) if you have any questions before registering.
P.S. If you want to get a head start learning how to play/win the game, watch this YouTube video.
workspace at the junction filling up
but space still available
The Junction - home to Venn Innovation and an ever-growing number of tenant companies - is filling up but there are still spaces left for tech-based companies, innovators and entrepreneurs! No wonder, with a great location (close to downtown and major highways), lots of free parking and many perks. And promotions are still available - check them out!
20% discount on first two months of a lease on offices
rent a dedicated desk for six months, 7th month is free
buy 10 days on a hot desk get two days free
5 star Google review from Dave Ashley of Ashley Marketing Group, tenant at The Junction
“I was looking for a place to rent a desk in Moncton but didn't want to do the whole coworking shared desk thing. First I thought they only had coworking desks but when I went to check it out they have a limited amount of stand alone desks which is exactly what I wanted. Now I have my own little office space and couldn't be happier. I'm a freelancer so don't take make use of Venn's programs but they have lots of help for startups in the tech space and if I do expand their will be lots of support around. Venn also puts on great events like holiday parties and right across the street is Centennial park where I walk every day. Coffee on site, and Down East coffee is nearby to meet clients for lunch. All in all, a great place to get my work done.”
celebrate national technology day 2024!
Imagine the world without technology – unthinkable, isn’t it? We use technology to keep us organized, connected, entertained, mobile, healthy, and safe. Making all of our lives easier, technology gives us insights into how the world works and shows us that there’s always something new to aim for!
January 6th is National Technology Day, commemorating the remarkable technological achievements and breakthroughs that have shaped our world, from the invention of the wheel to the latest smartphones and apps!
It reminds us of the transformative power of technology and its impact on our daily lives and holds particular significance for workplaces, as technology helps drive innovation, productivity and efficiency. Because, let’s face it, technology is at the center of most jobs these days.
It certainly is centre stage here at Venn Innovation where we work every day to build and nurture the tech ecosystem in our region by helping tech-based startups test their ideas, grow their companies and go to market. Our mission is inspiring because there’s lots to be excited about in the world of tech. For instance, a recent story points to five intriguing technology developments that bringing optimism for the future – in agriculture, healthcare, clean energy, mining (rare minerals in space!) and robotics for those with mobility or vision challenges. Click here to read more.
Happy National Technology Day everyone!
Did you know: The Canadian government will spend $15.1 billion in 2023/2024 for scientific and technological activities, making it the largest technology customer in the country. (Statistics Canada)
MEMBER NEWS
InteliSys Aviation Systems - A report just released is naming InteliSys Aviation Systems of Saint John, NB as one of the top key players in the global airline reservations software market!
Market Research Intellect, a leading global research and consulting firm, released a report entitled “Airline Reservations Software Market Size, Navigating Share and Scope Pathways for 2024-2031”. It looks at the airline reservations software market in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America and lists 15 “Future Demand and Top Key Players” with InteliSys Aviation listed as number six!
The scope of the report includes a thorough examination of the industry’s market dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges), technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and market trends, along with profiles of key market players, their strategies, and the competitive landscape.
Congratulations InteliSys Aviation!
To find out more on the report, click here.
January is when many of us settle down to pay the holiday bills and perhaps make a New Year’s resolution (or two) regarding our personal finances. Well, New Brunswick-based personal finance websites creditcardGenius and moneyGenius (parent company WeyMedia Inc.) have just unveiled their list of Canada’s Best Credit Cards and Finance Products For 2024!
In total, the financial websites have issued over 80 awards, including two new categories: Best Lounge Access Credit Card and Best Credit Union Credit Card.
For the full list of winners, see Best Credit Cards 2024 and Money Awards 2024.
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HOLIDAY CHEER WITH FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS AT TECH THE HALLS!
The Junction – home of Venn Innovation – was the host venue for Venn’s annual Tech the Halls celebration just before the Christmas break! Venn Innovation welcomed many friends and supporters to share food and drink, network and have a great time. During the festivities, two participants of the Venn Garage incubator program, Tool-Go Inc and Epic Electric Scooters Inc., showcased their products. A few of our guests took turns around the facility with one of the electric scooters, including Venn CEO Doug Robertson - fun!
Pictured above clockwise from left: the revelers at Tech the Halls; Lori Morice, Gillian Jackson, Maria W. Weyman and Sukhi Dhillon Alberga, B.A. (Hons), J.D.; Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold, ICD.D, O.N.B, Ben Champoux and the Hon. Greg Turner, MLA and Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business: Doug Robertson on the electric scooter!
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