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Archives: News

CAMPUS2MARKET LAUNCH,LAB2MARKET LAUNCH,NEWS February 15, 2024

Applications open now for 2024 Launch summer accelerators

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea itching to hit the market? Look no further than Lab2Market Launch…

NEWS October 19, 2023

18 New Atlantic Canadian Research Teams Dive into Research Commercialization with Lab2Market Validate Program

Dalhousie University will welcome 18 research teams from across Atlantic Canada to its fall 2023 Lab2Market Validate program. Lab2Market is…

NEWS September 22, 2023

Entrevestor | Propel Unveils Vision & Validation Cohort

Dal Innovate alums selected to participate in online startup accelerator Propel’s Vision and Validation cohort

NEWS September 20, 2023

OBI | $600,000 in funding through Canada’s largest early stage neurotechnology venture award

Dal Innovate alums win funding in Ontario Brain Institute’s 2023 NERVE cohort

NEWS August 4, 2023

Betakit | 3D BIOFIBR Secures $3.52 Million in Seed Funding For Automated Collagen Fibre Manufacturing

Read about this alum’s latest funding.

July 18, 2023

Made in CA | Matthew Mizzi: Drinkable Bolstering People’s Relationships With The Water They Drink

Interview with Drinkable founder Matthew Mizzi.

NEWS July 18, 2023

Global | Dalhousie Grads take home Top Prize at Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards

Watch Global’s interview with Hollo Medical’s founders.

NEWS June 28, 2023

Entrevestor | Hodgson Wins Global Entrepreneurship Award

The Hollo Medical CEO won US$50K from a field of 1,100 competitors.

NEWS June 21, 2023

Entrevestor | Dal Innovates in Global Finals

Dal’s entrepreneurship program is competing for a Triple E Award.

June 20, 2023

Saltwire | Halifax ‘pee on a stick’ test will measure muscle health

A made-in-Halifax test to measure muscle loss could be on the market by next year.