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CANCarib Climate Smart Opportunities Summit – Doing Business Bootcamp
The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica is hosting the inaugural CANCarib Climate Smart Opportunities Summit (CCSOS), a high-level (hybrid) business initiative for Canadian companies, targeting the portfolio of cleantech and associated infrastructure projects in Jamaica. The CCSOS has three (3) components, zeroing in on facilitation of eligible/interested TCS clients with sectoral and market capacity. The components are as follows:
Part I: Opportunities Roundtable – July 6, 2022 – 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Part II: Doing Business Boot-Camp – September 20, 2022
- This virtual session is intended to provide a full orientation on doing business in Jamaica, to equip Canadian companies with information, processes, tools and tips, the legal process, business development, potential local partners, local project financing/banking, licenses/permits, work permits, etc. when doing business in Jamaica. Presenters will include local officials and experts, facilitated by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica.
Part III: Business-2-Business Forum – October 20, 2022
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Innovation Challenge: Reducing Plastic Waste in Aquaculture
econext and the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) have partnered with the Ocean Startup Project to design and promote three challenges for its 2022 Ocean Startup Challenge.
The Ocean Startup Challenge helps turn entrepreneurial ideas or technology into a wave of opportunity! For 2022, the Ocean Startup Challenge is focusing on idea/early stage ocean startups with a TRL of 4 and below, and supporting innovators who are leveraging Canadian ocean assets and capabilities to develop technologies that can be applied to global ocean problems.
Winning teams will receive up to $40,000 in awards, with invaluable business development supports with programming, mentorship, one-on-one sessions with our Executives-in-Residence and industry experts, networking opportunities and more, as part of the program, which runs until March 2023.
Challenge:
Develop a technology and/or process that allows for finding value in or alternative disposal methods for plastic wastes associated with aquaculture operations.
Aquaculture is among the fastest-growing food sectors in the world, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the world’s total seafood production. Increased production also impacts the volume of plastics to be recycled or responsibly disposed of, from harvesting and production processes. Plastic waste is the biggest waste challenge in the aquaculture sector, particularly feedbags. Lack of recycling capacity in rural areas, as well as Tipping fees and transportation costs are considerations, with landfill operators also keen to find alternative solutions. Beyond feedbags, other plastic wastes have to be managed by the sector. Industry reports significant volumes of mixed plastics stockpiled comprising of floats, rope, old cage netting etc.
Application deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Innovation Challenge: Smart Ports
The Net Zero Project has partnered with the Ocean Startup Project to design and promote three challenges for its 2022 Ocean Startup Challenge.
The Ocean Startup Challenge helps turn entrepreneurial ideas or technology into a wave of opportunity! For 2022, the Ocean Startup Challenge is focusing on idea/early stage ocean startups with a TRL of 4 and below, and supporting innovators who are leveraging Canadian ocean assets and capabilities to develop technologies that can be applied to global ocean problems.
Winning teams will receive up to $40,000 in awards, with invaluable business development supports with programming, mentorship, one-on-one sessions with our Executives-in-Residence and industry experts, networking opportunities and more, as part of the program, which runs until March 2023.
Challenge:
Develop a technology and/or process that allows ports to maximize the role that they can play in electricity supply and demand management to the benefit of electricity grids.
Ports in Canada will play an important role in the pursuit of net zero. Through the use and provision of electrification and/or clean fuels, their infrastructure will be key in decarbonizing marine transportation and industry and economic activity that relies on marine transportation. Some ports will become hubs for the export of hydrogen or other clean fuels. With ports prospectively featuring substantive energy storage infrastructure, it is possible for them to play an important role in helping to levelize and manage grid electricity demand.
Application deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Innovation Challenge: Digital Asset Integrity for Subsea Cables
The Net Zero Project has partnered with the Ocean Startup Project to design and promote three challenges for its 2022 Ocean Startup Challenge.
The Ocean Startup Challenge helps turn entrepreneurial ideas or technology into a wave of opportunity! For 2022, the Ocean Startup Challenge is focusing on idea/early stage ocean startups with a TRL of 4 and below, and supporting innovators who are leveraging Canadian ocean assets and capabilities to develop technologies that can be applied to global ocean problems.
Winning teams will receive up to $40,000 in awards, with invaluable business development supports with programming, mentorship, one-on-one sessions with our Executives-in-Residence and industry experts, networking opportunities and more, as part of the program, which runs until March 2023.
Challenge:
Develop a more reliable and lower-cost technology and/or process to monitor and manage the subsea assets of clean energy infrastructure that will withstand the challenges presented by the North Atlantic (e.g., icebergs, geology, weather conditions).
Subsea clean energy infrastructure is being installed in a wide variety of different jurisdictions and applications around the world. This includes the subsea electricity cables associated with the transmission of electricity, along with the more traditional subsea infrastructure like moorings, foundations, etc. that are required for offshore energy developments. The prospect of offshore wind development, the electrification of offshore facilities, increased electricity transmission between jurisdictions, and in situ marine vessel charging is likely to require increased subsea clean energy infrastructure on an international scale – including Canada. Ensuring maximum reliability at a low cost through digitalization and remote operations will become increasingly important and contribute to emissions reductions.
Application deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2022
NLCA Women In Construction Forum | October 27, 2022
The Women in Construction Forum will provide a platform for educational and professional development, along with an opportunity to network with like-minded women in the construction industry.
This event will empower women to continue to grow and achieve success in the industry with a “We’re Better Together” motto supporting women as we rise by lifting others.
NLCA 2022 Annual Conference | October 27-29, 2022
The communication and exchanges of ideas with other construction professionals is integral to the future success of the construction industry in out province.
NLCA along with our 2022 Conference Chair, Derek Brown is pleased to invite you to join us for our annual conference at the Delta from October 27-29, 2022. With our line-up of top-rate speakers, innovative exhibitor trade show, events and Awards Gala, this by far is one event that you can not miss out on!
Cleantech Mission to Europe: November 2022
The Trade Commissioner Service is hosting a promotional webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST targeting Canadian Cleantech companies interested in Europe and in the following subsectors: renewable energy, water technologies, circular economy, smart mobility & smart grids technology.
The webinar will consist of the TCs organizing each initiative explaining what to expect, how to register, how to combine attendance at multiple events, and responding to questions.
We’ve called this joint promotion the “Canadian Cleantech Mission to Europe November 2022”, which is the umbrella name for these 4 TCS initiatives:
- Cleantech Forum Europe in Brussels, Belgium on Nov. 8-10th (led by Charlotte Moreau, from BRU)
- Ecomondo in Rome, Italy, on Nov. 8-11th (led by Patrizia Giuliotti, from ROME)
- Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 15-17th (led by Yves Belliveau and Nadia Rego from MDRID)
- ENLIT in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1st. (led by Arndt Ulland and Pieter Bouwer from BRLIN)
We kindly ask you to invite clients potentially interested in any of them to the information webinar on June 16th at 11:00 EST.
See the PDF below for more information and register HERE
econext 2022 conference | October 20, 2022
The global pursuit of net zero is positioning Newfoundland and Labrador to be a significant contributor to emissions reductions around the world.
Join us on October 20, 2022 to hear about the latest developments for Newfoundland and Labrador related to renewable energy, hydrogen, mining, waste management, and emissions reductions in the offshore.
This is the best opportunity of the year to network with clean technology and environmental services stakeholders in industry, government, and academia.
Conference Kick-Off Networking Event
Conference Agenda
The econext 2022 conference will feature panel discussions with decision-makers and industry leaders on the following topics as they relate specifically to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL):
An Update on NL’s Renewable Energy Future
In December of 2021, the Government of NL released its renewable energy plan. In this session hear from key decision makers on the progress that has been achieved since December – and what the next steps are in helping NL reach its renewable energy potential.
Green Hydrogen and NL’s Opportunity
NL has the potential to become a first-mover and global leader in the production of green hydrogen on a substantial scale. In this session, hear from a panel of prospective developers on what they see as being opportunities for the production and export of green hydrogen from NL.
The Latest on Offshore Wind
This session will provide attendees with an update on offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada from two perspectives. Industry representatives will give an overview of the advancements they are seeing on the ground, while the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will provide an update on the regional assessment that is being developed for the region.
The Role of NL’s Mining Sector in the Global Energy Transition
A global energy transition will demand the production of more raw materials for wind turbines, batteries, and other clean energy technologies. NL is home to many of the minerals required, and thus presents an opportunity for economic growth for the province. This session asks two questions: how do we reduce the environmental impact of our industry today, and how do we balance future industrial development with the pursuit of net zero?
Innovation in Waste Management
NL faces significant challenges in the management of its waste – the primary obstacle being economies of scale. In this session, hear about the progress has been achieved in the province through 2022 in exploring new innovative approaches to dealing with waste streams – as well as new initiatives and new companies that are already at work!
Charting a Net Zero Future for NL’s Offshore
In this session led by The Net Zero Project, you will hear about the results of work undertaken through 2021-2022 to outline net zero pathways for NL’s offshore industry, the role that carbon offsets will play in that pursuit, and the importance of digitalization and technology.
More information on the econext 2022 conference agenda is coming soon.
Registration
Date:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time:
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
The Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL
Tickets:
econext Members: $179 + HST
non-Members: $229 +HST
online-only: $90 +HST
Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live. All registrants will have access to conference session recordings on-demand following the event.
Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.
Conference Sponsorship
Are you interested in supporting econext‘s work and its 2022 conference? Click here to download the options available to you. Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca to discuss your interest.
