Tag: entrepreneurship
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New Brunswick’s LuminUltra Sets Its Sights on Continued Growth
[A version of this post originally appeared in early 2016. It is being republished now timed with today’s announcement from ONB and LuminUltra which will see the creation of up to 15 new full-time positions at LuminUltra within the next year of operation.] Innovation, award-winning, and results are three themes that come to mind when you
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Opportunities NB launches new funding policies to support early stage companies
One of the competitive advantages of launching a business in New Brunswick is the strength of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. New Brunswick’s startup network is one of the most vibrant in Canada. From mentors to VC support to collaborating for success, there is something unique taking place in this province. As part of ONB’s entrepreneurship strategy,
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These Entrepreneurs are Bringing Canadian Innovation to the Smart Grid
[This post originally appeared in August 2016. It is being republished today due to Stash Energy CEO Jordan Kennie’s Startup Canada Young Entrepreneur Award win last Thursday.] Electricity usage fluctuates throughout the day, with significant spikes in both the morning and early evening. These fluctuations cause huge issues for utilities as they are forced to
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New Accelerator to Help New Brunswick Lead in Cybersecurity and Smart Grid
[This post originally appeared in December 2016. It is being republished today due to Dr Dhirendra Shukla’s Startup Canada Entrepreneur Promotion Award win last Thursday. The Energia Ventures accelerator is an example of Dr Shukla’s many efforts to advance New Brunswick entrepreneurship.] The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has already been recognized as the most entrepreneurial
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New Brunswick Wins Big at the Startup Canada Atlantic Awards
The annual Startup Canada Awards celebrate and recognize those companies and individuals driving impact and demonstrating excellence in Canada’s entrepreneurship and innovation community. Opportunities NB (ONB) was proud to host this year’s Atlantic Region awards gala last night at the Fredericton Convention Centre. This year’s winners were announced at a ceremony attended by leading Canadian
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Startup Canada Podcast: World Class Strategy with ONB’s Stephen Lund
New Brunswick’s startup scene is among the most vibrant in Canada. Opportunities NB (ONB) is taking a leadership role within that entrepreneurial ecosystem by building strategic partnerships with key organizations both locally and internationally. One of those organizations is Startup Canada. Founded in May 2012, Startup Canada has become the most recognized and active entrepreneurship
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New Brunswick’s Yanky Sports Makes Waves at Montreal Startupfest
New Brunswick’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is among the most vibrant in Canada. ONB is taking a leadership role in that ecosystem via strategic partnerships with key local and international organizations. Among those partners is the Taskforce Fredericton Startup Network, who with ONB and other sponsors recently took 55 Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs to Startupfest Montreal. The East Coast
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New Brunswick’s Prelam Enterprises: Making Your World Smell a Little Better
[ONB takes an active role in helping New Brunswick businesses with international trade, emphasizing the unique requirements of prospective exporters seeking market diversification, market expansion or value-added opportunities. The post below originally appeared in December 2016. It is being republished today to coincide with Prelam’s involvement in our Trade Mission to the UK and The Netherlands, two
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New Brunswick Startup Improves Public Safety with Artificial Intelligence
[Update: May 8th – EhEye captured 2017 KIRA Awards for both Innovation Through Technology and Most Promising Startup. This post originally appeared in early 2017, it is being republished as part of New Brunswick Innovation Week.] EhEye (pronounced AI) is a New Brunswick-based startup improving public safety and security via the use of artificially intelligent video analytics. The company’s innovative
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New Brunswick Cybersecurity Companies Rule the KIRA Awards
Last night, New Brunswick celebrated some of the most innovative companies in the province at the sold out 19th annual KIRA Awards. During the high-energy, networking and entertainment-packed event, eight awards were handed out, and cybersecurity was the dominant focus. 1. Of the eight awards issued last night, Bulletproof took home the award for Economic Impact through Innovation.