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Summer Street Industries The New Glasgow-based charitable organization, which has been in operation for over 50 years, has been changing minds and creating a difference for adults with diverse abilities since its inception.	Nova Scotia	Workforce
Peer Ledger Accountability is at the heart of Peer Ledger’s drive to solve issues in responsible sourcing and supply chain tracking and management.	Nova Scotia	Women entrepreneurship
Holland College’s Business Analytics Centre Students and researchers at Holland College’s Business Analytics Centre are collaborating with regional businesses and organizations to help find data-driven solutions to today’s challenges, free of charge.	Prince Edward Island	Process improvement
Scotian Gold Scotian Gold’s push for growth has lead to local apples making their way to international markets where Nova Scotia continues its long-held tradition of providing food the world wants to eat.	Nova Scotia	Food sector
Fredericton Pickleball Club The Fredericton Pickleball Club is serving up community engagement and boosting the local economy with their accessible courts!	New Brunswick	Key partnerships
Somru BioScience Somru BioScience has been working to make life-saving treatment options more accessible. The family-owned biotech company based in Prince Edward Island is making a name for itself in the industry by offering innovative and affordable research and development solutions for pharmaceutical companies.	Prince Edward Island	ExportHealth/bio-sciences, Key partnerships
Barachois Inn Judy and Gary MacDonald have been providing 5-star hospitality to guests of the Barachois Inn since 1984. The authentic heritage home is beautifully appointed, rich with art, antiques and modern comforts.	Prince Edward Island	Women entrepreneurship
Spellbook Spellbook AI, based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, has developed a groundbreaking legal tech tool. By merging AI with legal expertise, Spellbook boosts legal professionals' efficiency and sets a new standard in the industry.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Innovation, Digital industries
Trésors et Délices Meet Nanda Yagambrum, the heart behind Trésors et Délices. From a small restaurant to selling his famous samosas in supermarkets across Canada, his journey is inspiring!	New Brunswick	Food sector
Ring Rescue Ring Rescue Inc., a Dartmouth startup, has developed a ring removal kit for healthcare professionals. Its compression device allows them to remove rings easily and painlessly, without any damage to the ring.	Nova Scotia	Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing
Copol International Limited Copol International Limited is not your typical manufacturing shop. The North Sydney firm that creates plastic film for the flexible packaging industry exclusively makes custom orders.	Nova Scotia	Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing
Saltair Nordic Spa and Wellness Saltair Nordic Spa and Wellness is helping extend the tourism season in rural Nova Scotia. It began as an idea aimed to bring relaxation, serene experiences, and wellness to the Annapolis Valley.	Nova Scotia	Tourism
Highland Park - Salisbury, NB The Town of Salisbury is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year by rolling out the red carpet to visitors and residents alike with significant improvements at Highland Park, the Town’s primary gathering space.	New Brunswick	Tourism
The East Coast Trail Association The East Coast Trail, a renowned coastal wilderness hiking trail, has evolved significantly since its beginning in 1994. The trail, which spans 336 kilometers along Newfoundland & Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula, offers hikers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Tourism
ESL Technology Inc. The president of J-Squared Technologies, the parent company that owns and operates ESL Technology Inc., has big plans for the Dartmouth-based environmental and electromagnetic interference and conductivity testing lab.	Nova Scotia	Innovation
Shoelace Learning Gaming for good: Improving literacy and learning in a digital world	Nova Scotia	Innovation
Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. Fighting the good fight: Halifax-based med tech company Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. is stacking odds in cancer patients’ favour.	Nova Scotia	Innovation
Tronos Leasing and Maintenance Tronos Leasing and Maintenance located in Prince Edward Island first launched in 2001 to provide maintenance services for Tronos Aviation owned assets. Up until that time the UK-based company was an aviation leasing company only, providing jets to main line carriers like United and US Air.	Prince Edward Island	Aerospace, Commercialization, Innovation
ABCO Industries ABCO has sailed to the forefront of electric shipbuilding innovation. The company recently unveiled its high-power electric workboat, the first in the world to make vessel-to-grid electricity transfer possible.	Nova Scotia	Innovation, Oceans
Genoa Design International Genoa Design has become a leader in 3D modeling and production design for major shipbuilding programs in Canada and the United States. That expertise and commitment to excellence has led to the company’s phenomenal growth from a home-based business in 1995 to one with more than 230 employees spread across North America.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Innovation, Key partnerships, Oceans, Workforce
Global Spatial Technology Solutions Global Spatial Technology Solutions is commercializing a proprietary platform that supports optimisation, risk and compliance management in the maritime sector. It helps ports, shipping lines and pilotage authorities make smarter, safer decisions that are more cost effective and better for the environment.	Nova Scotia	Innovation, Oceans
Dubé Farms The Dubé family has been growing potatoes since the late 1800s. Today, Mike Dubé and his father George oversee 1,200 acres of land as well as a packing and storage facility with a capacity of 6,500 tonnes.	New Brunswick	Export, Food sector, Innovation, Traditional sectors
SubC Imaging Located in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, SubC Imaging is known for creating some of the world’s most advanced underwater optical imaging systems for the offshore and subsea markets.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Aerospace, Export, Innovation, Oceans, Seize opportunity
STEAM PEI Amber Jadis is the founder and CEO of STEAM PEI, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire young Islanders to pursue learning and careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.	Prince Edward Island	Innovation, Women entrepreneurship
Rafflebox Rafflebox helps charities, not-for profits, and sport organizations raise funds through digital channels with easy-to-use technology that is making a real impact in the world of fundraising and charitable initiatives.	Nova Scotia	Innovation
NOVONIX NOVONIX is on a mission to unravel the challenges surrounding the longevity of lithium-ion batteries. Starting from nothing in 2013, the company now employs more than 200 people in Nova Scotia and the U.S.	Nova Scotia	Get to the next step, Innovation, Seize opportunity
P.E.I. Community Navigators Whether it’s a doctor and his family from South Africa, a student from India, or an entrepreneur from the Philippines, newcomers moving to rural Prince Edward Island can all be sure of one thing – a warm welcome from their new communities.	Prince Edward Island	Regional challenges
SmartICE By integrating climate change adaptation tools with Indigenous and local knowledge of ice, SmartICE is creating momentum in Atlantic Canada while empowering the communities and people it serves.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Innovation, Indigenous
PLAEX™ Driven by a desire to reduce the construction industry’s carbon-footprint, Dustin Bowers, founder and CEO/CTO of PLAEX™ Building Systems Inc. created an interlocking block system using a unique composite as an alternative to traditional building materials like wood, brick and cement.	New Brunswick	Clean technology
Zen Energy Zen Energy is on a mission to build the best batteries for transportation and storage. Zen Energy is part of a growing cleantech sector that is transforming our regional economy.	Nova Scotia	Technology
CoLab Software Billed as the world’s first Design Engagement System (DES), CoLab is a powerful cloud-based software platform that lets large engineering teams collaborate effectively and efficiently while streamlining the review process.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Technology
SmartSkin Technologies How a New Brunswick tech company is using AI and sensor technology to protect the integrity of pharmaceutical and beverage containers on the production line.	New Brunswick	Advanced Manufacturing
Victoria Co-operative Fisheries Ltd. For nearly 70 years, Victoria Co-operative Fisheries Ltd. (VCFL) has been the backbone of the community in Northern Cape Breton, says General Manager Osborne Burke, his voice ringing with pride.	Nova Scotia	Advanced Manufacturing
Wabanaki Maple A new company’s first few years are challenging, with unexpected obstacles and setbacks around every corner. For Wabanaki Maple, a newly established New Brunswick business and ACOA client, having to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic along with other growing pains was the most unexpected challenge of all.	New Brunswick	Food sector, women entrepreneurship
Kognitiv Spark The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many obstacles and challenges to businesses and organizations across all sectors. However, in the midst of these readjustments, startup Kognitiv Spark has encountered something else as well – an increased demand for its flagship product, RemoteSpark.	New Brunswick	Technology, innovation
Virtual Marine Technology More than 14 years ago, Anthony Patterson was a student at Memorial University in St. John's. He was exploring how to improve the way lifeboats were launched during hurricanes. What he discovered was a much bigger issue - and a much bigger commercial need.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Innovation, Oceans, Seize opportunity
Sustane Technologies As a professional working in the pulp and paper sector, Peter Vinall was always cooking up ways for companies to lower costs. Now, as the co-founder and president of Sustane Technologies, he is cooking up ways to reduce municipal waste – literally.	Nova Scotia	Clean technology, Get to the next step, Innovation, Research & development, Seize opportunity
J&S Oysters When Luc Léger launched his company, J&S Oysters, in 2014, he sank 33 cages that year in Cocagne Harbour. In 2023, that number reached 2,140. Modernization has always been central to the New Brunswick company’s increasing success.	New Brunswick	Food sector, Get to the next step, Oceans, Process improvement, Traditional sectors
Avalon Laboratories Prior to the pandemic, Avalon Laboratories was focused only on environmental testing, so they pivoted to medical diagnostic testing capabilities. They are Atlantic Canada’s one and only private medical diagnostic laboratory.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Health/bio-sciences
DF Barnes D.F. Barnes Services Limited offers specialized maintenance, fabrication and construction services to the oil and gas, energy and maritime sectors. During the COVID pandemic, it launched a new PPE line of business to support the local health care system.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Advanced Manufacturing
Quannessence Quannessence formulates and manufactures professional skincare products in Summerside, Prince Edward Island for retail distribution in Canada and the United States.	Prince Edward Island	Health/bio-sciences
Rimot Rimot is a technology company located in Dartmouth, NS that provides organizations with continuous insight into their remote business critical infrastructure.	Nova Scotia	Health/bio-sciences, Advanced Manufacturing
Top Dog Manufacturing Top Dog manufactures polyurethane safety equipment and other protective garments for the food processing, agriculture, childcare and healthcare industries, from its facility in Prince Edward Island.	Prince Edward Island	Advanced Manufacturing
Brilliant Labs The great majority of Brilliant Labs' work is about support for youth, educators, schools, and community groups and was all done in person prior to the pandemic.	New Brunswick	Education, Advanced Manufacturing
Université Sainte-Anne Université Sainte-Anne is the flagship institution for Acadians and other francophones in Nova Scotia, and is recognized for the excellence of its education and research programs.	Nova Scotia	Education
A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. A.F. Theriault produces diverse types of vessels designed and built in the predominantly francophone community of Meteghan River, Nova Scotia to serve Canada's unique, expansive coastline and our network of coastal marine communities.	Nova Scotia	Advanced Manufacturing, Oceans
Roots Rants Roars - My Food Hike Roots, Rants and Roars is a two-day food festival based in Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador – the root cellar capital of the world. Founded in 2009 by Tourism Elliston, a non-profit organization to promote tourism and boost economic development on the Bonavista Peninsula, it has grown to become one of Canada’s top culinary festivals.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Food sector, Tourism
Ethical Swag Ethical Swag Inc. offers an e-commerce solution for sourcing sustainable, customizable promotional products. As consumer attitudes change, people are increasingly looking for environmentally and socially conscious choices. The company has been audited to a global standard for social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.	Nova Scotia	Women entrepreneurship, export
The Soap Company After a lifetime of chronic skin issues caused by synthetic ingredients, Founder and CEO Leigh McFarlane has created simple, gluten-free, nut-free products that are either unscented or scented with only essential oils.	Nova Scotia	Women entrepreneurship
AtlanTick Repellant When Lisa Ali Learning’s two sons became ill with Lyme disease in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, she was driven to act. After they recovered, she wanted to ensure her children, and their dog would be safe from ticks while continuing to enjoy the outdoors. Lisa’s solution led to the creation of AtlanTick Repellent Inc.	Nova Scotia	Women entrepreneurship
PEI Mussel King When Esther Dockendorff's father came home from lobster fishing 40 years ago and said he wanted to start a business "growing" mussels, no one was sure how the new venture would go. Forty years later, Mussel King is a leader in mussel cultivation and processing in Canada.	Prince Edward Island	Women entrepreneurship
Hebert's Recycling What goes around, comes around is a philosophy that’s good for the environment and good for business. Hebert’s Recycling, a third-generation family-owned and operated business headquartered in Miramichi, understands the impact of this approach firsthand.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Advanced manufacturing, Innovation, Process improvement
Empowered Homes As the owner of an energy audit company, Joshua Green always recommended the use of programmable thermostats. He recognized, however, that for homeowners with electric baseboard heating that recommendation could not be followed. There was no smart thermostat on the market for them. Until now.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Clean technology, Commercialization, Export, Seize opportunity
Telelink In its 54 years of operation, The Call Centre Inc., has consistently done one thing: it's refused to stand still. The St. John's response centre, which operates under the name Telelink, started as an answering service for businesses that needed to be connected to customers 24/7.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Get to the next step
Amalgamated Dairies There is strength in numbers. Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) has lived by that successful philosophy since 1953 when seven independent dairy producers joined forces.	Prince Edward Island	Food sector, Key partnerships, Process improvement, Traditional sectors
CarbonCure Technologies CarbonCure Technologies has brought a breath of fresh air – and much more – to the ready mix concrete market. The Dartmouth-based company retrofits concrete plants with a technology that recycles waste carbon dioxide to make a stronger, greener product.	Nova Scotia	Clean technology, Health/bio-sciences, Innovation, Seize opportunity
Kaneshii Vinyl Press Gideon Banahene wants to bring music to his customers' ears. Literally. Gideon is the owner of Kaneshii Vinyl Press Limited, Canada's newest full-service vinyl record pressing facility and the only company of its kind in Atlantic Canada.	Prince Edward Island	Get to the next step, Seize opportunity
Fonemed More than 20 years ago, Fonemed, LLC started with one client in Oregon. Today, the Canada-U.S. telehealth company has 2,300 client groups serving more than 10 million people in North America alone.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Get to the next step, Health/bio-sciences, Research & development, Seize opportunity
Thompson Potato Company Customers, staff and potato lovers will all benefit from a recent expansion at Thompson Potato Company. The Victoria, PEI, company has completed a new state-of-the-art ventilated storage expansion and installed optical sorting equipment to increase processing capability.	Prince Edward Island	Food sector, Process improvement, Traditional sectors
Lennox Island Development Corporation In the 1930s, the federal Department of Fisheries (as it was then known) operated a thriving oyster hatchery in Ellerslie, PEI. In the decades that followed, however, the marine centre fell into disrepair and the hatchery dried up.	Prince Edward Island	Food sector, Indigenous, Oceans, Seize opportunity, Traditional sectors
Maison BeauSoleil Maison BeauSoleil, which produces, packages and ships premium oysters, has a new pearl in its production process. The Néguac, N.B., company has developed a one-of-a-kind automated system that sorts, counts and boxes oysters.	New Brunswick	Food sector, Innovation, Oceans, Process improvement
Terra Beata Farms Many people looked at the stretch of land for sale in Heckman's Island, Lunenburg, and all they saw was a bog. Evelyn and David Ernst saw an opportunity.	Nova Scotia	Export, Food sector, Restructuring, Seize opportunity
Atlantic Grown Organics Business was booming for Marc and Krista Schurman, owners of Atlantic Grown Organics, the label for their family farm in Kensington, PEI. To meet that demand, they realized their greenhouse production would need to be year-round.	Prince Edward Island	Food sector, Seize opportunity
Superior Glove Works Superior Glove Works Limited has been in business for 56 years. There is one reason for its longevity, says President Tony Geng, and that is innovation.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Advanced manufacturing, Innovation
Green Power Labs Green Power Labs' first foray into the global market was a matter of luck – an engineer in Australia called the Nova Scotia company out of the blue – but its continued success on the international playing field has been the result of forethought and planning.	Nova Scotia	Clean technology, Commercialization, Export, Key partnerships
W.P. Griffin A consumer demand for washed potatoes over 30 years ago set a Prince Edward Island company on a path to innovation that has allowed it to remain a market leader.	Prince Edward Island	Commercialization, Food sector, Innovation, Process improvement
Rollo Bay Holdings Rollo Bay Holdings, owners of Keenan Potatoes, is the largest agriculture entity in Eastern Prince Edward Island specializing in reds, yellows and russets for consumer and food service industries.	Prince Edward Island	Export, Food sector, Innovation, Traditional sectors, Workforce
Quorum The next time you're shopping for a new car, take a moment to think about what might be under the hood at your local dealership. For Quorum, it would hope it's their flagship dealership management software XSELLERATOR – a comprehensive solution that automates, integrates, and streamlines every department in a dealership.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Innovation, Key partnerships, Workforce
Kenney & Ross The next time you bite into your frozen TV dinner you might be consuming some of the food-based gelatin products produced by Shelburne Nova Scotia-based Kenney & Ross.	Nova Scotia	Export, Innovation, Oceans, Seize opportunity, Traditional sectors
J.D. Irving J.D. Irving (JDI), based in Saint John, New Brunswick, employs thousands of employees across the region. The company's core business operates in the forest products sector and includes the manufacturing of lumber, pulp and paper, and tissue products.	New Brunswick	Advanced manufacturing, Export, Innovation, Research & development
Frontier Power Systems Prince Edward Island-based Frontier Power Systems' innovation is providing light to some of Canada's most northern communities – regions where access to energy sources has remained almost impossible.	Prince Edward Island	Clean technology, Innovation, Process improvement
Bluedrop Newfoundland and Labrador entrepreneur Emad Rizkalla believes that, today, innovation is the only way for businesses to hedge their bets. And, as it turns out, the biggest challenge for Rizkalla was finding the capital investment necessary for growth and continued investment in innovation and R&D.	Newfoundland and Labrador	Digital industries, Export, Innovation, Oceans, Restructuring, Workforce
Louisbourg Seafoods The old saying "necessity is the mother of invention" could describe how Louisbourg Seafoods started in 1984. Jim and Lori Kennedy were both displaced fish plant workers following the collapse of the Atlantic ground fishery. The two recognized an opportunity where many did not.	Nova Scotia	Food sector, Innovation, Key partnerships, Oceans, Regional challenges, Seize opportunity, Workforce

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