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Virtual IFI Training Session | Caribbean IFI Partnership Initiative

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International Financial Institutions (IFIs) provide hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the Caribbean region for development projects that span a multitude of sectors. In turn, these create a variety of procurement and financing opportunities for private sector firms of all sizes. But what do these opportunities look like? How are they sourced and what does it take to secure them?

Join us on the morning of October 3rd for a virtual information session to learn more about the types of opportunities generated by IFIs in the Caribbean region, and the success factors for securing procurement and accessing finance.

This session is presented by econext, the Caribbean Export Development Agency and the High Commission of Canada in Barbados and the OECS as part of a program to encourage the partnership of Caribbean and Atlantic Canadian companies to partner in the pursuit of IFI opportunities.

*REGISTRATION IS OPENING SOON!*

For more information about this session please contact Abbie Hodder at abbie@econext.ca

RFP: CO2 Storage Assessment Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is being issued by the Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (“Oilco”) and its partners Energy NL and econext, collectively who have formed The Net Zero Project to assess the technical and economic implications of achieving net zero emissions offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. This client group is interested in having prospective proponents submit proposals for a CO2 Storage Resource Assessment Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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More information can be found on MERX at: https://www.merx.com/govnl/solicitations/open-bids/CO2-Storage-Assessment-Offshore-Newfoundland-and-Labrador-Canada/0000231738?origin=0

Registration is now open for econext’s Fall Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region set for November 21-25, 2022

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Registration will be closing September 16, 2022 for the Fall mission to the Caribbean region with an intent to focus travel primarily around the business week of November 21-25, 2022.

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Meet with Wales Business Delegates in St John’s – September 15-16

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A Welsh businesses delegation is traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador in September seeking collaboration with like minded partners. Wales has a similar profile to NL in terms of scale and business types. Some of the businesses have products / services that might be of interest to econext members. The visiting businesses include:

Menter Môn https://www.mentermon.com/en/ is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers projects and services across Northwest Wales. They are working across the renewables supply chain as they are the host organisation for the Tidal Morlais project. Morlais is the largest UK tidal energy development run by a social enterprise. Mentor Mon is also involved in wind; solar and Hydrogen projects, open to sharing their experiences.

Real Ice https://www.realice.eco/ is a company that is developing innovative renewable energy powered devices to help re-ice the arctic. Their devices use renewable energy sources to pump sea water from below the ice and drip & spray it on top as a new ice layer. They are looking at hydrogen powered devices to provide the backbone of the technology. They are looking for partners in Canada.

Gaia Hire https://gaiagroupuk.com/ are in the business of supporting construction site to reduce their CO2 and fuel usage by up to 80%. They are seeking to work with construction firms.

KnitMesh Technologies https://knitmeshtechnologies.com/ manufactures bespoke knitted mesh for use in hydrogen production processes such as water electrolysis, fuel cells, chlor-alkali and power-to-gas. They are open to working with those involved in Hydrogen production.

TOMOE Valves https://tomoeeurope.com/ has become a leader in the production of high quality and technically advanced butterfly valves, actuators and control systems. TOMOE products can be found operating in a wide range of industries worldwide including oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, water treatment, building services, food & beverage and power generation, forming a trusted and reliable part of the process in each and every application. They are looking at valves applications for clean tech.

Should you have an interest in meeting any of the Wales delegate companies, please contact mission organizer Tony Aggarwal of Kinetic Cubed at taggarwal@kinetic3.co.uk.

Ocean Cleantech: Germany

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In 2022 econext engaged in research to help identify opportunities for international business partnership in European markets for SMEs in Newfoundland and Labrador with expertise in ocean-focused environmental sensing, characterization, and monitoring.

Throughout a webinar series, markets with strengths related to clean ocean technologies were explored – with a focus on existing clusters and networks, key organizations, and research groups contributing to innovation in the blue/green economies. This included work centered on Germany.

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Ocean Cleantech: UK

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In 2022 econext engaged in research to help identify opportunities for international business partnership in European markets for SMEs in Newfoundland and Labrador with expertise in ocean-focused environmental sensing, characterization, and monitoring.

Throughout a webinar series, markets with strengths related to clean ocean technologies were explored – with a focus on existing clusters and networks, key organizations, and research groups contributing to innovation in the blue/green economies. This included work centered on the UK.

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2022 Annual General Meeting

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Please find below the materials required to participate in NEI Association Inc.’s 2022 Annual General Meeting.

The assigned representative for each of econext‘s voting members will receive an email with specific instructions.

CEO Presentation

Coming soon

Questions and Answers

Please email your questions to kieran@econext.ca.

Guidelines:

  • All questions must be posed by the designated representative of a voting member
  • All questions must be posed by 17h00 on Thursday, September 15
  • All questions received will be published with answers provided

Ocean Cleantech: Ireland

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In 2022 econext engaged in research to help identify opportunities for international business partnership in European markets for SMEs in Newfoundland and Labrador with expertise in ocean-focused environmental sensing, characterization, and monitoring.

Throughout a webinar series, markets with strengths related to clean ocean technologies were explored – with a focus on existing clusters and networks, key organizations, and research groups contributing to innovation in the blue/green economies. This included work centered on Ireland.

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econext uncovering and supporting opportunities to create value from waste streams in Newfoundland and Labrador

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For Immediate Release
August 31, 2022

econext is dedicating resources, thanks to $156,200 in funding from the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), to help find opportunities to reduce, reuse, repurpose, or recycle industrial waste in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“Finding value in industrial waste in our province has emerged as an important area of activity for us, which we are able to explore further now thanks to funding from MMSB,” says Kieran Hanley, CEO of econext.

Hanley says that the province’s forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture industries create waste materials which are currently going to landfill. “If we can divert some of this waste from our landfills, then we can help industry become more competitive, create new business opportunities for SMEs, extend the life of our waste management infrastructure, and help the environment. It’s a win-win.”

Hanley says that in some cases technologies and processes exist that can help solve these challenges, but the rural and remote nature of many of the province’s industrial activities makes it difficult to achieve economies of scale.

“There is an opportunity for us to be innovative and to create new solutions – solutions that we can then bring to the rest of the world because we aren’t the only place in the world that faces these kinds of challenges,” says Hanley.

Hanley says that Newfoundland and Labrador has extraordinary research expertise within Memorial University and the College of the North Atlantic to help develop solutions, businesses that are keen to get involved, and a thriving startup community.

“We believe that the missing piece here has been the coordination of activity – matching specific challenges with those that are inclined to try to provide solutions… and then connecting all involved with the programming and supports that are available to them to move forward their ideas” says Hanley. “econext is now able to play that role, and we are very excited to start working with our members and partners to solve some of these challenges.”

Those with an interest in this work are encouraged to contact Heather Ward, econext’s new Business Development Officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Heather to our team,” says Hanley. “She brings a skillset and experience with her that we know will help us make this initiative a success.”


econext is an association of businesses that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.

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CEO
kieran@econext.ca

Caribbean Fall Trade Mission | November 21-25, 2022

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econext, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology (IET), is continuing its work assisting firms in the investigation of and pursuit of international business opportunities in the Caribbean region, with particular focus on the Green and Blue Economies.

Registration will be closing September 16, 2022 for the Fall mission to the Caribbean region with an intent to focus travel primarily around the business week of November 21-25, 2022.

Each delegate firm/organization may select to receive support services in up to two markets.

What's Included

Participants in this trade mission will receive:

  • Matchmaking and Mission Support provided by Amber Mackereth Consulting
  • Hotel Block/Group Rate*
  • Airport Transfers In-Market
  • Networking Reception(s)*
  • Ground Transportation to Off-Site Meetings
  • In-market Debriefs/Troubleshooting Sessions*
  • Mission Follow-Up Services/After-Care
  • Travel Stipend: Delegates are responsible for their own travel costs. However, a travel subsidy from IET may be available for eligible NL participants.

*in anchor markets/markets with sufficient delegate presence

Interested in participating in the mission to do your own follow-up meetings? Consider registration as an Associate Delegate!

Contact abbie@econext.ca to register as an Associate Delegate

Eligibility

To register for the Fall mission, companies must meet the following criteria:

  • Clear financial standing with econext and its funding partners ACOA and IET
  • Completion of registration form and mission profile
  • Confirmed payment of registration fee – $600.00 + HST for Full Delegate | $200.00 + HST for Associate Delegate
  • Demonstrated export readiness/market research
  • Confirmation of flight itinerary by October 7, 2022.

It is highly recommended that firms considering this trade mission have completed preliminary market analysis/research.

COVID-19 Considerations

The guidelines put in place by the Government of Canada as identified under Global Affairs Canada Travel Advisory and Advice must be adhered to including any other travel restrictions and protocols that may apply: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

Eligible Markets: While target markets are customizable, destinations will only be considered eligible when the travel advisory is set at risk level one or two.

Companies will be expected to exercise due diligence when selecting markets and planning travel.
Public health guidance including mask mandates and entry/exit requirements will vary between jurisdictions.
econext and its partners assume no responsibility, in whole or in part, for delegate travel complications, delays, or interruptions including those related to health restrictions.

Delegates are strongly encouraged to consult with their travel insurance providers prior to travel.

The following links provide additional information related to international travel. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s links for the latest travel restrictions, exemptions, and advice:

FAQ

FAQ

What are the target markets for this mission?

Our missions are customizable! We believe that each delegate should select markets that make sense based on your own objectives and market research instead. Receptions, briefing sessions, etc. will take place in “anchor markets”, or markets seeing significant delegate presence.

What happens if public health guidance changes regarding non-essential travel?

Should econext decide that travel to the region is no longer advisable prior to the creation of mission meeting programs, the mission may be postponed.

If travel restrictions change after matchmaking has begun, the mission may pivot to a virtual format. It takes considerable time and effort to create and confirm tailored meeting programs, and delegates will be expected to devote similar attention and effort to the execution of a virtual program if need be.

Registration

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Registration deadline for this mission is September 16, 2022, however early registration is encouraged!

*Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available for this opportunity and that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee registration.*



If you have any questions about the econext Fall Mission, Please Contact Abbie at abbie@econext.ca.