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WEBINAR: Building an Intellectual Property Portfolio for CleanTech Companies

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

CleanTech is a growing industry with companies developing novel technologies and generating new intellectual property (IP). Safeguarding IP is critical to protect the investment that companies are making in R&D and emerging technology.

Join econext, Springboard Atlantic and IP-MEX Inc. to learn strategies for building a strong IP portfolio in CleanTech. Ray Novokowsky, former President and CEO of EcoVu, a clean/green tech company which previously specialized in the analysis and purification of water, will reveal the benefits that a strong IP portfolio brought to his business.

Learn how to increase your freedom-to-operate, and minimize the chances of patent infringement, while taking advantage of the incentives offered by various Patent Offices for sustainable technologies. Real life examples of successful IP programs will be presented.

Presenters:

Dr. Daisy Williams is an IP Lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and a Registered Patent and Trademark Agent with the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA). Daisy holds a Ph.D. in Physics (Photonics), and has over a decade of experience working with technology companies.

Dr. Victoria Donnelly is a founder of IP-MEX Inc. and a registered Patent Agent in Canada and the US. She holds a Ph.D. in Math & Physics (Computational Physics), M.Sc. in Optics, and B.Eng. Victoria has over 25 years of IP experience in-house and in private practice, and has personally filed over 300 patent applications in various technology areas. Victoria also has 10 years of academic research experience as a University Professor.

Mr. Ray Novokowsky is the former President and CEO of EcoVu, a clean/green tech company which previously specialized in the analysis and purification of water.

About IP-MEX:

IP-MEX Inc. is an Intellectual Property firm in Ottawa that specializes in building strong IP portfolios for high tech companies and start-ups. Their team includes IP lawyers, registered patent and trademark agents, and patent engineers with advanced degrees in science and engineering – with decades of experience in the high tech industry.

Date: Tuesday May 14, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Online
Price: Free

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econext 2024 AGM and Industry Awards Reception

Posted on by kieran

econext‘s 2024 Annual General Meeting and Industry Awards Reception is taking place on April 26, 2024.

Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Location: Delta Hotel and Conference Centre – St. John’s

Annual General Meeting

The AGM portion of the meeting will take place at 2:00 and will feature a 2023-24 Year in Review, a look ahead to 2024-25, and an opportunity for members to ask questions and engage in discussion. Voting matters will occur online as to allow for maximum participation from members across the province, and will take place between April 25-30. For members interested in Board of Directors nominations, click here. This portion of the event is for members only.

Industry Awards Reception

econext will recognize and celebrate the winner of its 2024 Industry Awards in the following categories: Cleantech Innovation, Business Excellence, International Business, and Industry Champion. Awards nominations are due by March 29, 2024. To make a nomination, click here.

Registration

Tickets for this event are $22.63 for members and $38.61 for non-members. Click the button below to complete your registration.

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Online Voting

Members will be provided a personalized access code (distributed on April 25) which will be used for the casting of votes through to 17h00 NST on April 30, 2024.

Resources

WEBINAR: Clean fuels and economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador

Posted on by kieran

Newfoundland and Labrador is on the frontier of clean fuels development and production on a global scale. There are several projects being explored within the province that would be internationally significant in terms of their contribution in the fight against climate change.

These types of projects not only allow for Newfoundland and Labrador to make an important contribution to the world’s pursuit of net zero, but also create good jobs, business opportunities, and community investment here at home.

In partnership with the Economic Developers Association of NL, join econext CEO Kieran Hanley on April 12 for a webinar to learn more about the emerging clean fuels industry, explore the economic development considerations and opportunities that may present themselves, and understand what practitioners can do to prepare.

Date: April 12, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Online
Price: Free

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Coastal Matters Speaker Series: Green Transition Fund

Posted on by kieran

Date: March 1, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: RA Pollett Building, 61 Riverside Drive, Corner Brook

Please join ACAP Humber Arm for its next Coastal Matter’s Speaker’s Series where we will learn more about the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Green Transition Fund.

This Coastal Matter’s session will take place 12noon – 1:30pm, Friday, March 1st in the Boardroom, 2nd Floor of RA Pollett Building, 61 Riverside Drive, Corner Brook. Guest speaker is Bruce Billard, Manager Green Transition, with the NL Department of Industry, Energy & Technology. While there is no registration fee please rsvp via email to info@acaphumberarm.com.

This session is offered in partnership with econext and OceansAdvance.

The Green Transition Fund
The Green Transition Fund provides financial support to businesses, organizations, post-secondary institutions, and industry associations to assist with the province’s transition to a green economy. The program will de-risk commercial and non-commercial activities that facilitate collaboration, investment, and industry growth required for the transition.
The Green Transition Fund targets the greening of commercial operations in traditional sectors and development of new opportunities related to the growth of a green economy. The program supports research and development projects related to green transition and green economy supply chain improvement. The program includes streams for projects led by Indigenous and rural proponents that are focused on a green economic transition.

DEI Training Part 3: Allyship

Posted on by kieran

Join us for an exciting online event where we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The DEI Learning Series is your chance to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights in the world of DEI.

Part 3: Allyship

Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 – 12pm
Cost: Free

econext welcomes expert facilitators from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to provide this training. By attending this training, you’ll develop valuable skills to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in your workplace.

Allyship

This training focuses on the significance of allyship and what it means to be an ally in the workplace. Participants gain insights into different types of allies and acquire practical strategies for acting in allyship with groups and communities that experience discrimination and exclusion, both socially and economically. Real-life case studies are used to facilitate these learnings and key takeaways are shared for immediate implementation.

This is part 3 of a 3 part DEI training series offered by WRDC and econext. Missed the first one? Can’t make both upcoming sessions? Don’t sweat it! Attending all three sessions is encouraged however it is not required.

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DEI Training Part 2: Microagressions

Posted on by kieran

Join us for an exciting online event where we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The DEI Learning Series is your chance to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights in the world of DEI.

Part 2: Microaggressions

Date: February 1, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Cost: Free

econext welcomes expert facilitators from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to provide this training. By attending this training, you’ll develop valuable skills to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in your workplace.

Microaggressions:

This training enlightens participants about microaggressions and their occurrence in the workplace. It helps individuals recognize the importance of addressing microaggressions, understand their impact on individuals, and learn practical strategies to navigate them effectively – whether as a target, bystander, or even a microaggressor.

This is part 2 of a 3 part DEI training series offered by WRDC and econext. Missed the first one? Can’t make both upcoming sessions? Don’t sweat it! Attending all three sessions is encouraged however it is not required.

Register Here

econext ideathon | March 1-3, 2024 | Corner Brook

Posted on by Alex Rumbolt


This event took place March 1-3, 2024. Click here to read the news release which summarizes the event and highlights the winning teams!

econext Clean Growth Ideathon

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth! econext is thrilled to announce it’s second ideathon, paving the way for innovative solutions that will drive sustainable progress in Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, we are teaming up with Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre and Memorial University’s Centre for Social Enterprise, and heading to Corner Brook! The weekend-long event, open to students enrolled in a university or college program in NL, will be taking place in-person March 1-3, 2024.

 

Challenge – From an NL perspective, determine a problematic waste stream and develop an innovative solution for reducing and/or repurposing the waste material

View the econext opening ceremony slideshow here to learn about the event logistics.

View the challenge slideshow here.

View the mentor’s schedule here.

 

What is an ideathon?

Ideathons are competitive events in which students work together in teams over a short timeframe to come up with solutions to a set challenge. Our ideathons are a space to develop innovative solutions for clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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.

Teams will consist of 3-5 students.

Learn more about our previous ideathon here.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any students enrolled in a university or college program of study in Newfoundland and Labrador to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us!

When and where?

The ideathon will take place in-person at Memorial University Grenfell Campus over a 48-hour period from March 1-3, 2024.

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?

  • We will be awarding cash prizes to the top three teams:  $3,000 for 1st Place, $2,000 for 2nd Place, and $1,000 for 3rd Place! PLUS more non-tangible prizes.
  • Network with people in the industry as well as your peers
  • Workshop opportunities
  • Learn about the clean growth industry
  • Team building
  • You will be provided with free meals, snacks, and swag
  • Group activities
  • Have some fun!

How to register?

Click Here 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 1. 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.

Deadline to register is February 26, 2024. Click Here to Register!

Registration is completely free!

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a 48-hour event, beginning on Friday, March 1 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 3 at 5pm.

Have questions?

Reach out to Alex Rumbolt at alex@econext.ca or Chelsea Linfield at chelsea@econext.ca

Stay tuned for more information! We will be updating this page in the coming weeks as the ideathon approaches.

 

The econext Ideathon was made possible through partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada.

Caribbean Business Opportunities Seminar

Posted on by kieran

Hear from Trade Commissioners from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and the Caribbean Development Bank

Date: January 22, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Cost: Free

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Event Agenda

8:30 – Registration/Coffee

8:45 – Welcome and Introduction
Abbie Hodder, econext

9:00 – Market Overview and Business Opportunities in the Eastern Caribbean
Tammy Brathwaite, High Commission of Canada

9:15 – Doing Business with the Caribbean Development Bank
Christine P. Mohammed, Caribbean Development Bank

10:15 – Coffee Break

10:30 – One-on-Ones
Separate registration required – contact abbie@econext.ca to register.

Cleantech Innovation Webinar: Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador

Posted on by kieran

Join econext and the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa for a webinar on January 16 to explore cleantech innovation collaboration opportunities between Newfoundland and Labrador and Iceland.

Building on the visit to St. John’s, NL by Iceland’s President and First Lady in May of 2023, this free webinar will feature presentations from a series of Icelandic cleantech and renewable energy companies and highlight an existing partnership between Iceland’s national power company and Newfoundland’s own Growler Energy.

Featuring presentations from:


Landsvirkjun is the National Power Company of Iceland and operates 18 power stations in Iceland concentrated on five main areas of operation.


Carbon Recycling International is the globally-recognixed leader in CO2 to methanol technology, operating at industrial scale since 2012.


IceWind develops robust vertical axis wind turbines, designed to withstand all weather conditions and be installed in even the most remote locations.


Carbfix provides a natural and permanent storage solution by turning CO2 into stone underground in less than two years.


Laki Power creates line-powered monitoring systems for overhead power lines, offering innovative solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges faced by power grid operators.


The Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster is the cluster organization for the whole energy industry in Iceland, a joint platform for both public and private entities and institutions of the whole value chain.


Growler Energy is a Newfoundland and Labrador based company focused on unlocking the unlimited potential of renewable resources and clean energy.


econext accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development.

Registration

Date: January 16, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm NST

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Webinar Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • econext (NL)
  • Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa (IS)

Renewable Energy

  • Landsvirkjun (IS) & Growler Energy (NL)
  • IceWind (IS)
  • Q&A

Clean Technology

  • Carbfix (IS)
  • Carbon Recycling International (IS)
  • Laki Power (IS)
  • Q&A

The Power of Cluster Collaboration

  • Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster (IS)

Closing Remarks

WEBINAR: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Green Technology Tax Credit

Posted on by kieran

Are you interested in learning about the tax credit available for green technology in Newfoundland and Labrador? Tune in to our free webinar!

Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM NST
Cost: FREE!

econext welcomes Mark Hatfield from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Finance to chat about the green technology tax credit which was introduced in Budget 2022. The webinar will delve into a number of topics including qualified investments, eligibility, financial aspects of the tax credit, and the application process.

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If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact Jenny Mallard by email at jenny@econext.ca.