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econext Members Webinar – March 2026

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

econext is inaugurating a new member outreach event held virtually! econext Member Webinars Presented by ethree Consulting are geared to provide an opportunity in each quarter for members to showcase what they do and engage with potential collaborators, connect members with guest speakers who have projects, services and programs that can enhance member businesses, and present the latest in econext initiatives, events and opportunities to members.

During each session there will be a member presentation, a guest presentation, a staff presentation, and an open floor at the end for members to ask questions and highlight what they’re doing in the clean growth spheres. This edition will feature updates from econext staff, an introduction to new econext member ShipNow, and much more. It will be a jam-packed hour! We hope you can join us on March 17th!

What: econext Members Webinar – March 2026
Presented by: ethree Consulting
When: Tuesday March 17, 2026 @ 10 – 11 AM
Where: Virtual Session Hosted on Zoom

Register Here

Interested in being one of our member presenters in a future edition of econext Member Webinars? Reach out to our Manager of Industry and Community Engagement Colin Heffernan by e-mail – heffernan@econext.ca.

econext ideathon | March 20-22, 2026 | MUN Grenfell Campus

Posted on by Sam Sweetapple

econext Ideathon

econext is excited to announce its next Ideathon — an opportunity to spark innovative solutions and accelerate sustainable progress across Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, the ideathon will be hosted at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook! The weekend-long event, open to all MUN and CNA students, will be taking place in-person March 20-22, 2026.

Challenge: How can Newfoundland and Labrador transform its freight and distribution networks to be more resilient and sustainable by 2035?

Click here for the prompt presentation

What is an ideathon?

econext Ideathon’s brings students together to tackle real-world challenges and opportunities within Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing green economy. Participants collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, gain hands-on experience, and develop innovative solutions with guidance from industry mentors.

The specific challenge, relating to clean growth, will be released at the beginning of the weekend where we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to participate. You do not need a background in science or environmental studies to participate.

Teams will consist of 3-5 students.

Learn more about our previous ideathons here:  March 2025 | September 2025

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any student from Memorial University or CNA to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us! Please note that this event takes place at Grenfell campus, and transportation and accommodations will NOT be provided.

When and where?

The ideathon will take place at the Atrium at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus over a 48-hour period from March 20-22, 2026. A detailed schedule will be provided soon.

We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops and activities and to benefit from mentors.

Why should you participate?

  • Cash prizes awarded to the top three teams
  • Complimentary meals, snacks, and event swag
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
  • Interactive workshop sessions
  • Insights into the clean growth industry
  • Team-building and collaborative group activities
  • A multidisciplinary event experience
  • And most importantly, to have fun!

How to register?

Registration is individual, but you will be required to work on teams of 3-5 students. Submission of teams will take place on the evening of Friday March 20. If you have already established a team, you will be required to submit your teams then. If you haven’t already established a team, there will be opportunity throughout the evening to network to form teams. We will assist in matching individuals to teams as needed.

Interested in competing? Register here!

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a weekend-long event, beginning on Friday, March 20 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 22 at 5pm. Please review the tentative schedule:

econext’s 2026 AGM and Industry Awards Reception

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

econext‘s 2026 Annual General Meeting and Industry Awards Reception is taking place on April 22, 2026.

Date: Wednesday April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John’s NL

Industry Awards Reception
econext will recognize and celebrate the winner of its 2026 Industry Awards in the following categories: Cleantech Innovation, Business Excellence, International Business, and Industry Champion.

Registration

Register Here

 

Annual General Meeting Resources

Electricity Industry Fundamentals: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Power Grid Course

Posted on by Alex Rumbolt

econext’s 1-day course provides a practical, systems-level introduction to Newfoundland and Labrador’s electricity sector.

This course is designed for professionals, businesses, and stakeholders who interact with the energy system but do not work day-to-day as power system specialists. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, regulated, and managed in Newfoundland and Labrador, with specific attention to the Island Interconnected System and the Labrador Interconnected System. The course draws on real provincial infrastructure examples, including Bay d’Espoir, Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls, HVdc transmission, and the provincial regulatory framework.

The training emphasizes plain-language explanations of technical concepts such as power versus energy, system frequency, transmission constraints, reliability, and capacity limits. It also provides context for current and future developments that matter for renewable integration, electrification, industrial development, and decarbonization in the province.

The content is based on publicly available information and is structured to improve electricity literacy, support informed decision-making, and reduce common misunderstandings about grid capability and constraints

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure of Newfoundland and Labrador’s electricity system
  • How electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered across the Island and Labrador systems.
  • Interpret transmission infrastructure and system limitations
  • Why capacity, stability, distance, and system design constrain power transfers and new connections?
  • Apply core electricity system concepts
  • Including power versus energy, system frequency, reliability, peak demand, and capacity management.
  • Understand the regulatory and institutional framework
  • The roles of NL Hydro, Newfoundland Power, the NL System Operator, and the Public Utilities Board, and how legislation shapes system planning and access.
  • Evaluate future system developments and implications
  • Planned generation, transmission, and interconnection projects and their relevance to renewable integration and electrification.

Registration

Date: February 27, 2025

Location: econext Boardroom, St. John’s, NL

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Cost:
$315 + HST for econext members
$445 + HST for non-members

 

Registration is open. Contact ogaga@econext.ca to register.

 

About the Instructor

Kyle Tucker, M.Eng., P.Eng.

Kyle is a Professional Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in electrical power systems, specializing in high-voltage transmission and large-scale infrastructure projects.

His experience spans the full lifecycle of transmission system development, including concept selection, detailed engineering, regulatory approvals, construction management, and commissioning. Kyle has worked on projects ranging from local capital upgrades to multi-billion-dollar transmission systems, with experience in AC systems up to 735 kV and HVdc systems up to ±350 kV.

Kyle has led and supported terminal station expansion projects up to 230 kV and has operational experience with hydroelectric facilities, remote diesel generation, and gas turbines. He is actively expanding his expertise in wind generation and energy storage systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1995) and a Master of Engineering (2007) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a registered Professional Engineer with PEGNL.

About Angler Solutions Inc.

This course was developed in collaboration with Angler Solutions Inc., a Newfoundland-based consulting and technology firm providing professional services in the energy and ocean technology sectors.

Angler specializes in early-phase project development (FEL 1–2), supporting renewable energy, energy diversification, and electrification initiatives. The firm delivers integrated services including energy systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, grid interconnection assessments, infrastructure readiness studies, project management, and strategic advisory support.

Angler’s in-house Model for Energy Systems Optimization (MESO) enables advanced modelling and techno-economic evaluation of hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and hybrid energy systems. MESO was the winner of Econext’s Clean Energy Optimization Challenge in 2025.

With strong local knowledge and partnerships across Canada, the UK, and Europe, Angler supports clients in de-risking early investment decisions and building credible pathways toward commercial energy projects.

 

techNL + econext Networking Event

Posted on by Alex Rumbolt

Join techNL and econext for an in-person evening of networking that brings together professionals, emerging talent, and innovators from Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing clean energy and tech sectors. This collaborative event creates space to build meaningful connections, share insights and experiences, and explore opportunities across clean tech and technology-driven industries. 

Whether you’re an industry professional looking to connect with peers, a student exploring career pathways, or a job seeker interested in clean tech, this event offers a chance to expand your network and learn more about the province’s evolving clean energy landscape. 

Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026.  

Time: 5:00-7:00pm 

Location: Co. Innovation Centre – 710 Torbay Road, St. John’s, NL.  

Refreshments provided! 

Register now!

econext insights: Modernizing Regulatory Engagement to Support Innovation

Posted on by kieran

Both the push to decarbonize the economy through fuel-switching and increasing clean energy demands are putting significant stress on the systems that regulate electricity grids.

Regulatory frameworks and processes around the world are being challenged by this transformation, as they were not designed to manage the speed and breadth of projects being put before them. Globally, efforts are underway to implement regulatory innovations that will address key barriers.

Join us for a webinar with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors to present their findings on emerging program examples from across North America that can help inform innovative approaches to regulatory processes in the electricity sector – programs that are helping governments, utilities, regulators, developers, and technology providers collaborate more closely to meet the moment.

Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: Free!

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RFP – Clean Careers Course Media Development

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Objective

econext, a non-profit association working to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), is seeking the services of a qualified vendor to build interactive and engaging online course modules with the following features: videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation tailored for job seekers pursuing careers in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing green economy. This course builds awareness, strengthens career readiness, and equips participants with practical, industry-aligned career skills. The goal is to create a learning experience that is not just informative but interactive, relatable, and structured to keep learners engaged.

Scope of Work

The vendor will be provided with content (text) for three (3) courses, including but not limited to:

  • Module 1: Power-Up Your Brand
  • Module 2: Grow Your Network
  • Module 3: Accelerate Your Interview Skills

The vendor will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in these areas, but rather an expert in transforming provided content into interactive and engaging online course modules for specific audiences.

The purpose of the course is to equip job seekers with career skills, making them job-ready and increasing their chances of landing jobs within the green economy in NL.

Deliverables:

  1. Take the provided written content for three (3) modules and propose an approach to the client for the development of  micro-learning (bite-sized) modules, which include videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation elements that are engaging and interactive
  2. Incorporating feedback from the client, develop the course modules
  3. Upload the course content onto econext’s Learning Management System (LMS)

For full details, please download the RFP below.

The deadline for proposals is 5:00 PM NST December 10, 2025. The electronic copy of submissions should be in DOC and/or PDF format, and sent to Ogaga Johnson, econext’s Director of Workforce Development, via email at ogaga@econext.ca. Questions from interested applicants can be directed to the same address.

Download RFP

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question: What Learning Management System are you currently using (or plan to use) for this project?

Answer: We are currently using Thinkific for the LMS.

Q: Does econext have a desired completion date (month/quarter)?

A: econext is motivated to complete this work as time-efficiently as possible

Q: Does econext have a preference on the technology platform used to create the training videos?

A: No preference, as long as it’s compatible with our LMS and meets the criteria; high-quality and dynamic videos creatively produced to make the education exciting, interactive, and engaging 

Q: Should the budget include estimated costs of professional services and the technology needed to produce the videos? Or professional services only?

A: The budget should include the full cost to deliver the project scope of work and deliverables

Q: Does econext have the written content for the three modules (or a sample) that can be shared?

A: econext will provide written course content (approximately 40 pages with 3 modules) to the selected vendor

Q: I cannot provide images of and/or links to similar products/content developed. Would econext accept client/ work references?

A: As long as the references are work developed by the respondent or that the respondent was part of developing

econext insights: Marine Transportation Decarbonization – Technology and Training Priorities

Posted on by kieran

Join us as we present recently released data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources in Newfoundland and Labrador’s marine transportation sector. We will outline best available data relating to:

  • Tankers
  • Supply ships
  • Cruise ships
  • Fishing vessels
  • Ferries
  • and more!

Marine transportation is responsible for ~11% of Newfoundland and Labrador’s total GHGs. The achievement of net zero by the year 2050 depends on our ability to develop and implement new decarbonization solutions – from the use of low-carbon or clean fuels to the implementation of battery/electric technologies.

Access to this new data will allow us to better understand where our province’s efforts are best placed as we prioritize the research, development, and adoption of new technologies – and develop training and professional development programs in support.

Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 10:00am NST
Location: Online
Price: Free!

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Scale Up Hub Benelux: Program Information Webinar

Posted on by kieran

Accelerate. Land. Expand. From Atlantic Canada to Europe — Benelux is your launchpad.

The Scale Up Hub Benelux program will help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout Atlantic Canada unlock new partnerships, gain market access, and position themselves for long-term growth across the European Union (EU), using the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) as their launchpad for market expansion and trade diversification.

Program supports will include:

  • Strategic market entry services
  • Market activation & lead generation
  • Investment access & capital support
  • Landing pad & operational hub

This webinar is for SMEs in Atlantic Canada to learn and ask questions about the upcoming program. For more information about Scale Up Hub Benelux, visit the program webpage at: https://econext.ca/scale-up-hub-benelux/.

Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 1:30-2:30 AST / 2:00-3:00 NST
Location: Online

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This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade Investment and Growth Agreement.

econext is leading the Program in collaboration with the Government of Canada, the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and tech NL.

Accessible AI, Collaborative Action and Smarter Ocean Solutions: The Building Bridges Community of Practice

Posted on by Colin Heffernan


Across Canada’s ocean sector, data is growing faster than teams can manage it. While Artificial Intelligence is being touted as a solution, it’s hard to know how to make use of it when you don’t have the time, resources, or confidence to apply it in ways that move your work forward.

Join econext and CIOOS Atlantic as we explore an exciting new way to keep up with the speed of AI without getting lost in the weeds – the Building Bridges Community of Practice.

This free community, built for ocean professionals, researchers, and innovators, provides members with the data tools they need to adopt AI confidently and effectively, breaking down technical barriers, advancing AI literacy, and fostering collaborative innovation.

This session is free! Please register using the button below!

Register Here

Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Introduction to CIOOS Atlantic & the Building Bridges Project
  2. Overview of the Building Bridges Community of Practice + Walkthrough
  3. Introduction to AI Courses
  4. Moderated Q&A + Wrap-up

About the Presenters:

Shayla Fitzsimmons is the Executive Director of CIOOS Atlantic, where she leads regional efforts to make ocean data more accessible, interoperable, and impactful across Atlantic Canada.

Yan Chen is the Community Coordinator for the Building Bridges Community of Practice, supporting its development through CIOOS Atlantic.

Alex Johnston is the Ocean AI Training Lead for Building Bridges, where he develops dynamic learning experiences that make ocean science and artificial intelligence accessible to all.