THE JUNCTION official GRAND OPENING
yOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!
Join us in celebrating the official opening of The Junction - home of Venn Innovation and THE spot for tech in Southeast New Brunswick! RSVP here
VENN’S UPDATED GARAGE PROGRAM READY TO ROLL
Venn Innovation’s startup program - the Garage Program - has a new manager, a new process, a newly renovated space and new applicants ready and eager to start innovating and starting their entrepreneurial journey.
Under the experienced guidance of Aïssa Azzouzi, Venn’s new Manager, Startup Incubation Services, a new group of tech-based entrepreneurs is getting ready to start and the existing Garage participants are continuing their work in the Junction, home of Venn Innovation.
All this work doesn’t mean there isn’t room for more innovations, more entrepreneurial ideas, more businesses starting and growing in our tech ecosystem - new applicants are always welcome! If you have a tech-based business idea, reach out to us at info@venninnovation.com.
November 15 - 21
November 15 – 21 is Entrepreneur Week in Canada and it’s more important than ever to encourage and support our innovators and entrepreneurs!
In a recent report, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) examined numbers from Statistics Canada and found that the country has 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs than it did 20 years ago — despite the fact that the population has grown by more than 10 million over the same period.
What can be done? The BDC recommends a focus on developing soft skills to help entrepreneurs through every stage of business. Based on a survey of 1,250 entrepreneurs, it says marketing and finance skills are key to help a business get started, while administration and operations skills are needed to keep it going, and leadership and people skills are essential to create growth.
The BDC report also stresses that key skills are not innate personality characteristics, but traits and behaviours that can be learned through coaching and mentorship, reading, formal classes and engagement with peers.
Here at Venn Innovation, we know that entrepreneurs - especially tech-based entrepreneurs - take risks, bring new ideas to life, and make significant contributions to our country. This is why we work with tech startups to help them begin their journey, thrive and grow. Venn Innovation is home home of the technology and innovation ecosystem in our province and our community of startups, mentors and tech entrepreneurs work together to expand that network across New Brunswick and beyond.
During Global Entrepreneurship Week, we celebrate the dedication and innovative spirit that drives entrepreneurs - and the economic growth and jobs they create - and continue that celebration and all year. Join us at our grand opening and/or any of the special events we have planned - have an amazing Entrepreneurship Week everyone!
November 14, 2023
Venn Innovation is proud to host a live broadcast of the ‘Entrevestor Live’ event on November 14, 2023, 2 pm - 5:30 pm AST in the Learning Centre at The Junction, home of Venn Innovation, 770 St. George Boulevard, Moncton, NB.
This is a half-day hybrid event dedicated to the greatest successes in the Atlantic Canadian startup community - showcasing the companies and founders that have had major funding rounds or exits and gained a global presence.
Hosted by Dr. Dhirendra Shukla of the University of New Brunswick, Entrevestor Live's lineup includes such successful entrepreneurs as John Risley, the co-founder of Clearwater Seafoods and Ocean Nutrition Canada, BIOVECTRA Chief Executive Oliver Technow, Mysa Smart Thermostat CEO Joshua Green, and Radian6 Co-Founder Marcel LeBrun.
If you’re an investor, Entrevestor Live will show you what’s happening in Atlantic Canadian startups – in the most successful companies, and the companies poised to join the top tier. If you’re a founder, the program will help you understand how the best companies got where they are. Either way, this is a must-see event.
RSVP here.
November 15, 2023
don’t miss the atlantic tech summit coming up!
Experience the full spectrum of the Atlantic Technology Summit on November 15th in Halifax for a day packed with knowledge, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Gain access to engaging keynote sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and interactive exhibits showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Connect with industry experts, fellow technology enthusiasts, and potential collaborators. The Summit is one of Atlantic Canada's premier technology conferences. Embrace the future of technology at the Atlantic Technology Summit by registering here.
November 16, 2023
free WEBINAR - MASTER CLASS IN DEMYSTIFYING AI FOR BUSINESSES AND UNLOCKING ITS POTENTIAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND GROWTH!
Today, understanding AI is essential for business. Venn Innovation and Tech Alliance of Southwestern Ontario in partnership with The Southeast Regional Service Commission are proud to present this exclusive event, designed to provide all entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact - whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your insights, this event is your gateway to staying ahead in the innovation curve.
Our speaker will demystify complex AI concepts, discuss real-world use cases, and share valuable insights into the transformative potential of AI across various industries.
Join us at Demystifying AI for Businesses and embark on a journey to discover, learn, and connect with the AI trailblazers.
Revolutionize your business strategy and be part of the AI transformation!
Wed, Nov 16, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AST
Register here!
November 25, 2023
A cybersecurity conference with a twist - the unconference!
Venn Innovation is proud to host a unique event - Atlantic Cybersecurity Collective's IT & Cybersecurity UNCONFERENCE - Nov. 25th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Junction.
Unique because the agenda is created by the attendees, so anyone wanting to discuss a topic can claim a time and a space.
The process will become clear as it happens – the key is that all participants have the opportunity to contribute anything from pre-prepared talk reflecting years of research and practice to the spur of the moment ‘new idea’ that would be fun to talk about.
After the engaging daytime sessions, we invite you to join us for a networking session from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This session, generously sponsored by Fibre Centre, offers a relaxed ambiance, complete with delectable food and drinks. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow participants, share ideas, and reinforce the connections forged during the unconference, all while savoring delightful refreshments. You can register here!
November 29, 2023
free information session on atlantic immigration program
Did you know you can use Canada’s immigration system to attract, hire and retain qualified workers from around the world to address your labour needs?
Did you know you can leverage the Atlantic Immigration Program to hire qualified candidates for jobs you haven’t been able to fill locally? These prospective candidates could be overseas or already living in Canada as temporary residents.
Did you know you can hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a team of Outreach Officers throughout Canada ready to help you understand which economic immigration options you can use to meet your hiring needs.
Here in our region, the Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in one of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces.
Want to learn more? Venn Innovation is proudly hosting an in-person information session with special guest Cindy-Lynn Frenette, Outreach Officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at 9:00 am AST.
This is an in-person event - register here.
MEMBER NEWS
Gray Wolf Analytics - On the trail of global cyber crime - Part II
Last month we told you about an investigation by the U.S. business magazine, Forbes, with the assistance of New Brunswick crypto forensic firm Gray Wolf Analytics, and how it revealed a scandal involving Bianance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. Now, there is a webinar on the whole investigation you can tune into on November 13th at 3 pm AST. It will reveal the mythology surrounding how the rise of the world’s largest crypto exchange, through a 2017 failed initial coin offering, quietly took advantage of it to amass a lucrative crypto warchest.
Join Forbes staffers Steven Ehrlich and Javier Paz, along with crypto forensics firm Gray Wolf Analytics Cofounder Matthew Sampson and Head of Forensics Chad Mbaga as they discuss this report and other key findings surrounding Binance’s token empire and its blockchain, BNB Smart Chain, including:
- The history of Binance’s BNB token empire
- How investors should think about exchange tokens
- Best practices for engaging with exchanges in a post-FTX environment
Click here to read the original article and click here to register for the webinar - great drama!
in case you missed on our social media
2nd Annual techtoberfest a great success!
Venn Innovation's Techtoberfest 2023 was a great networking success!! A capacity crowd turned out at The Junction to hear panelists discuss AI issues, regulations, privacy and security, then stayed to network ... oh, and for the delicious sausage, schnitzel and beer, a true Octoberfest celebration. Special thanks to our sponsors, Fibre Centre, City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton, Atlantic Technology Summit and cloud&more Inc, as well as our guest panelists, Kelly O'Hearn and Charlotte Wong of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada/Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada, Calvino Anderson of Atlantic Technology Summit, Michael Curwin from Fibre Centre and Robert Cowan of McInnes Cooper. Great discussion topics, great networking, great food and drink, a great time! See everyone at next year's Techtoberfest!
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