We are looking to work with an experienced masters student who can serve in a Marketing Innovation Specialist role, which will include Marketing Operations, Business Operations, User Research, and Business Development. We are in the process of raising our seed round so we can build out the commercial features of what will be our SaaS […]

Acuicy Inc. is an early-stage, pre-seed startup based in Halifax. Acuicy is an innovative business intelligence platform that provides tailored, data-driven insights, helping managers identify and deploy the most capital-efficient clean technology solutions for their company (acuicy.com). Acuicy leverages the power of business intelligence, climate science, and economics to provide effective decarbonization strategies and delivers […]

In Canada, existing human rights laws are “read in” to collective agreements. Violations of those terms can thus be grieved and submitted to binding arbitration. Some key human rights cases began as union grievances. However, unions often refrain from active engagement in employment equity, diversity training and anti-bullying programs, especially where the interests of different […]

The current research project aims to investigate internal communication among organizations in the IT industry and whether communication experiences are different among minorities and women in the organizations. A diverse workplace is important to facilitate an inclusive, productive, and healthy workplace. However, no study has looked at how communication to women and diverse employees may […]

Psychological safety has been consistently linked to positive workplace outcomes, including increased team learning and task performance (Edmondson, 1999; Newman et al., 2017). Previous research focusing on the development of psychological safety has identified several of its antecedents (Frazier et al., 2017). For instance, leaders have been found to play a critical role in shaping […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for Health Professions Education programs, especially those that needed to switch from in-person to online interviewing as a means of evaluating applicants. Particularly, despite the rising use of online formats such as asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) in selection decisions, there is little evidence on the fairness and extent […]

Canada, less than 4% of venture capital funds are invested in women-led companies. It is considered to be the largest tangible gender gap – period. Investoready is an online program of support for girls and women seeking to raise venture capital finance. Investoready is a learning, practice and feedback Console for women to assess their […]

In January 1993 the oil tanker MV BRAER was transiting north of Scotland in the Shetland Islands. The ship was abandoned, adrift, and being blown towards rocky shores. A line could not be secured to the stricken vessel before it grounded and broke up causing a catastrophic oil spill. The MacDonald Hallett Oceans Protection Engineering […]

MED-IBOX is a Vancouver-based software-as-a-service startup in the healthcare industry. We are passionate about developing software tools enhancing the competitiveness of independent pharmacies and bringing more added value to make life healthier and easier. Founded by an entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience in distributing healthcare products and supported by Empowered Startups, we […]

The proposed project aims to develop a regional entrepreneurship program to create pathways for critical stakeholders to participate in our signature programs. Through events, facilitated workshops, and challenges, we will explore innovative ways to increase participation in the inclusive innovation ecosystem, bring together creative problem solvers technology solutions and aid in identifying diverse founders and […]

Earth One Inc is a Milton, ON, Toronto Based Canadian Startup focused on home sustainability, electronic hardware design, IoT, and automation. The Startup is focused on developing and ideating sustainable innovation to solve home lifestyle issues within the tech space.

Appia IoT has developed a “Smart Water” dashboard for users of various industries (residential, commercial, industrial) to monitor their water’s health and status. An opportunity exists for small and large business to take advantage of local wastewater credits through remotely collecting water consumption and discharge data. Halifax Water’s wasterwater rebate program is currently underused by […]