News & Events

May 22 2013
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Gemprint and DNA Technologies Partner on Forensic Mine to Market Solution

Gemprint Corp, a world leader in diamond identification, and DNA Technologies, a world leader in DNA-based security markings, and a division of Polestar Ltd. (Bermuda), announced today that they had launched a Forensic Mine to Market, Chain of Custody Solution for the gems and jewelry industry.

May 21 2013
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Oris4 Hires Radian6 and Salesforce.com Sales Veteran

Halifax-based software company Oris4 has announced that Wade McCallum has been hired as vice president of sales. McCallum left his role as vice president of enterprise sales at Salesforce.com to join Oris4.

May 14 2013
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New Regional Venture Capital Fund Open for Business

High-potential companies in Atlantic Canada now have more access to the funds they need to grow and compete in the international marketplace.

May 14 2013
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Innovacorp Joins Canadian Digital Media Network

The Canadian Digital Media Network today announced that Halifax’s Innovacorp will join its nationwide network of more than 20 hubs that embody the collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit necessary to create companies, jobs and wealth as part of Canada’s digital economy.

May 09 2013
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TitanFile Releases Secure Deposit Box

TitanFile Inc., developers of a secure collaboration and document-sharing system, has released new product features.

Apr 29 2013
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Oris4 Names Halifax-Based CFO

Halifax-based software company 2nd Act Innovations’ (operating as Oris4) co-founders Andrew Doyle and Peter Hickey have announced that experienced financial executive Keith Abriel has been named chief financial officer of the Halifax headquartered start-up.

Apr 29 2013
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Halifax Company Improving Medical Technology for Women

Halifax-based ABK Biomedical is developing technology to improve the treatment of uterine fibroids, a medical condition affecting 40 per cent of women over the age of 35.

Apr 10 2013
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CarbonCure’s Investment Rating Upgraded in Wake of Series B Launch

Lux Research has rated green building technology developer CarbonCure Technologies favourably in its most recent company report. The Halifax, Nova Scotia, clean technology company is one of a few venture-backed companies that achieved the coveted “positive” rating, based on metrics such as addressable market size, barriers to growth, intellectual property position, partnerships and momentum.

Apr 05 2013
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Equals6 Launches Scholarship Crowdfunding

Equals6, the professional social network for students, today announced the launch of its Top Talent scholarship crowdfunding platform, where supporters can help students get much-needed financial support by contributing to a pooled scholarship in the state or province of their choice.

Mar 20 2013
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Seaforth Energy Energizes First COMFIT Projects in Nova Scotia

The province launched its first community renewable energy projects today, March 19, as part of its plan to ensure the lowest, fairest power rates for Nova Scotia families and businesses.