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Since 2014, econext (formerly NEIA) has been collaborating closely with the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to deliver a suite of programming for Atlantic Canadian firms to pursue international business opportunities in the Caribbean region. Our Caribbean program is comprehensive, comprising in-depth market research, information sessions, customized firm-level supports, and the coordination of incoming and outgoing trade missions to markets.

Our Spring 2022 mission will see 12 organizations touch down in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.

For more information, visit https://econext.ca/caribbean-program/

Organizations participating in the Spring Trade Mission:

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• Academy Canada

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

• CBCL

• College of the North Atlantic

• Coles Associates

• Compusult

• The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET)

• econext

• EDGEWISE Environmental

• Hi-Point

• Velsoft

• Work Safe Systems

If you have any questions about the econext Spring Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region please contact Abbie Hodder, econext’s COO & Director of International Business, at Abbie@econext.ca

Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes that can be tested in real life settings and address a variety of priorities within the Government of Canada. Priorities include:

• Climate Resilient Infrastructure
• Communications, Digital Networks, and Connectivity
• Emergency Response
• Transportation
• Energy Management

Closing date:

April 26, 2022, 14:00 Eastern Time

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Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes that can be tested in real life settings and address a variety of priorities within the Government of Canada. Priorities include:

• Coastal Resilience
• Navigation and Ocean Communications
• Autonomous Surface and Subsurface Vehicles, and Associated Infrastructure
• Aquaculture, Blue Carbon and Ocean Pollution Remediation

Closing date:

April 26, 2022, 14:00 Eastern Time

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Investing in Innovative Oil Spill Response Technologies

The Government of Canada is calling on innovators to develop solutions to help protect and preserve Canada’s natural heritage and communities from the devastating impacts of oil spills. If you work in the area of oil spill detection, oil spill recovery or other fields such as science and engineering, biochemistry, data analytics, remote sensing and robotics, and have a passion about protecting the environment, the Oil Spill Response Challenge may be for you!

We are looking for innovators to advance innovative and rapidly deployable oil spill response solutions to effectively improve response time and/or increase recovery of oil spilt in diverse Canadian aquatic environments when compared against conventional technology. With the right idea and knowledge on how to get there, you could be awarded up to $1.3M to develop and test your prototype. The grand prize winner will then receive an additional $2M to continue to commercialise their technology!

The application deadline is June 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Only 35 days remain. Apply Now!

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Is organic waste a “problem”? Or is it part of a solution – solutions for greater efficiency, for climate change, for new business enterprises and regional economic development?

The Harris Centre invites participants from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, local and provincial government, academia, research institutions and others to come together for a day of exploring potential “waste-to-value” opportunities for organic waste streams associated with the forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture/food sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador.

In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), organic waste accounts for approximately 30% of disposed waste – or 155,000MT annually. As NL’s government and industries reflect on waste management and plan for the future, a wide range of stakeholders have noted many reasons to pursue this topic:

• The need for widespread organics management to meet diversion targets.
• Environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste materials.
• Shortening of landfill lifespan because of organics entering the landfill.
• The potential environmental, economic, and social benefits of utilizing organic waste instead of landfilling it.

Both research and practice have shown there are practical strategies for the use of organic by-products (or “residuals”) from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors as inputs for the development of other types of beneficial products. Similarly, there are examples of effective community and regional scale efforts to convert residential-municipal organic waste into compost and other products with beneficial uses. Despite this existing information and practices, efforts to develop effective waste-to-value initiatives and enterprises for organics in NL have struggled to gain traction or become sustainable.

Given the growing interest among multiple groups in pursuing these opportunities, it seems timely to engage in a cross-sectoral dialogue on the opportunities, challenges, strategies and policy implications for advancing the development of organic “waste-to-value” approaches and enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Wednesday, Apr 20 2022 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

This webinar is all about gaining a practical understanding of clean energy funding opportunities stemming from the IIJA including details on how funds will flow, the envelope of funding programs and state investment priorities for the State of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. In-state experts will give you an insightful, on-the-ground assessment to provide concrete approaches to help Canadian SMEs navigate the IIJA and improve strategy of securing funding in the U.S.

• Overview of the latest IIJA clean energy funding opportunities & announcements
• Clean energy project prioritization for the State of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
• State economic, financial and political considerations for Canadian firms
• Recommendations for Canadian companies when applying for funding

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April 13, 2022 – April 14, 2022

Learn about the fundamentals of Information Technology Security and understand how to recognize cyber threats and vulnerabilities so that you can implement an effective IT Security defense.

This introduction to cyber defense is a fast-paced way to get up to speed on IT security. This entry-level track takes a combined light technical and high-level view of business challenges and solutions for practical IT security goals, providing a solid foundation for those new to their role in cyber security. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of IT security defense, vulnerabilities and modern threat types, security team roles, and approaches for today’s active IT security defense.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand a brief history of hacking
• Identify the foundational controls of Information Technology Security
• Recognize modern cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
• Apply knowledge on how IT attacks are carried out and mitigated
• Navigate recent cyber-attack case studies for key lessons learned
• Be prepared to orchestrate a defense in depth IT Security program

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 14

This course has been endorsed by techNL as a valuable professional development option for member organizations.

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