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  Minister Solomon announces $8.5M for 40 AI projects to help Atlantic Canadian businesses grow
  March 27, 2026
  
  From startups to SMEs, this is about adoption — turning research into companies, and companies into growth. On March 3, 2026, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister...
  
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Archives: News

NEWS September 15, 2022

Betakit | Startup Syllabus: How Dal Innovates Embraced Innovation Education in Atlantic Canada

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NEWS September 12, 2022

SaltWire |Dal Innovates hosts third annual Ready2Launch Pitch Day

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June 2, 2022

Dalhousie University Announces Third Annual Ready2Launch Cohort 

11 ventures across Atlantic Canada will take part in the 12-week startup accelerator program.

NEWS February 1, 2022

Dalhousie’s next Lab2Market cohort dedicated to supporting 11 women-led teams from across Canada

Dalhousie University is pleased to announce the launch of Lab2Market (L2M) Halifax Winter 2022 cohort, which will include 11 researchers…

NEWS September 23, 2021

Dalhousie University Announces Winners of the Ready2Launch Pitch Day

The 2021 program concluded on September 9, with nine teams competing for a chance to win three cash prizes.

NEWS August 31, 2021

Dalhousie University’s Lab2Market Program Prioritizes Commercialization Growth for Women in Research

Applications for the Winter 2022 Lab2Market Halifax cohort are now open. The 16-week program will equip graduate and post-doctorate researchers…

NEWS June 17, 2021

Pivoting to an Ocean of Opportunity

Tharindu Senadheera, a PhD student at Memorial University, holds a squishy, unassuming creature that might be the key to unlocking…

June 15, 2021

Meet Permjot Valia, Your Summer 2021 Path2Innovation Facilitator

Applications are now open for the Summer 2021 Path2Innovation program. In preparation, we caught up with Permjot Valia, an experienced…

NEWS June 8, 2021

Dalhousie University Announces Second Ready2Launch Cohort

Dal Innovates is excited to introduce you to our Summer 2021 Ready2Launch cohort.

NEWS May 11, 2021

One Team’s Story – Pivoting in Real-Time

Sabiha Antora started her master’s program with a big dream, to help the world produce more food.

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