Building the dream team

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Three Hires in
Three Weeks!

If you’re a regular reader, you know that for TechImpact 2021 is all about big ideas that create big impacts. This year’s theme is growth, and we’re living that by scaling our projects and programs, including Digital Boost 2.0 and more. This work is possible because of partnerships with organizations like ACOA and GNB to get results and increase our impact.

Of course, this all also takes a solid team. When I started with TechImpact two-and-a-half years ago, I was the sole staff member. Today, with a strong and growing team, I’m in awe of how far we’ve come.

In our last newsletter, you met Annie Sheehan, who joins us for the summer to help with project coordination and marketing. Today I’m pleased to introduce two other emerging talents who will help TechImpact deliver on our growth mandate.

Meet the Newest Team Members

Badr Kartite
Digital Boost 2.0 Program Manager
Badr brings valuable experience in customer service, data analysis and IT projects in the telecommunications, insurance and banking industries to his new role as Digital Boost 2.0 Program Manager. Working primarily with francophone companies, Badr will support businesses through the funding application process as well as overseeing the program. A graduate of NBCC’s Business Analysis program, he is originally from Morocco. Badr’s fluency in multiple languages and his business analyst background make him a tremendous asset to the team.

Angelisa Daly
Program Manager, Collab Hub
A recent graduate of UNB’s MBA program, before moving to Fredericton, Angelisa worked at McKinsey & Company in New Delhi, India, as Team Assistant to the Managing Director. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University and has extensive experience in customer service, corporate administration, leadership and management. As Program Manager, she will oversee the day-to-day operations of Collab Hub, a curated online community for New Brunswick business leaders and IT professionals that will launch soon. Angelisa is sure to do great work at TechImpact.

Digital Boost 2.0 applications open

Digital Boost 2.0 application intake is well underway, and the initial response has been fantastic. Funding applications are coming in quickly, and qualified technology providers are being approved and updated on the website each week. We are excited for projects to get started to support New Brunswick businesses on their digital transformation journey. If you are a business headquartered in NB, fit our eligibility criteria, and are looking for a digital/technology strategy and roadmap, click here for details or to apply!

Online Global Program Webinar Series

Are you an Atlantic Canadian company interested in growing your sales, exports, brand and business globally? Get practical, hands-on training about best practice websites for international markets, online marketing, global ecommerce and more. GNB and IBT Online are hosting a series of webinars to help you leverage today's online digital tools. Register to attend here or fill out the form here to receive a recording of the seminar. Webinar schedule:
Nov. 3, 11 am: Business Development Websites
Nov. 5, 11 am: International Online Marketing
Nov. 10, 11 am: Compliance and Security Online
Nov. 12, 11 am: Global E-commerce
Nov. 17, 11 am: Online in Latin America
Nov. 19, 11 am: Online in Europe
Dec. 8, 11 am: Online in Japan
Dec. 10, 11 am: Online in South Korea
Dec. 15, 11 am: Online in Southeast Asia

Breakthru-Newcomer Winners

This year’s Breakthru-Newcomer competition had record participation, with 24 international student and 12 newcomer teams competing for start-up capital, mentoring, and support. Twenty-three judges, mentors and speakers also took part in the virtual event, a partnership between the NBIF, Planet Hatch, UNB and the New Brunswick International Students' Association. It wrapped on May 20 with a live virtual awards ceremony. Congratulations to the winners:

Grand Prize Winner, Newcomer Track: HomeschoolToGo, which won a $25,000 SAFE investment and acceptance into Planet Hatch Newcomer Startup Accelerator program
Grand Prize Winner International Student Track: Brain Tumor Segmentation in MRI image with Xilinx FPGA, which gets a $25,000 SAFE Investment, acceptance into Planet Hatch International Student Startup Accelerator, a permanent residency for up to five co-founders and their immediate family.

UNB Entrepreneurship Award Winners: Azusa Studio, Amerdad

Atlantic Canada Startup Ecosystem Website Officially Launches!

Propel is excited to announce the official launch of the new Atlantic Canada Startup Ecosystem Website. Propel helps entrepreneurs build high-value tech companies through their continuous intake e-Accelerator. Propel aims to be a catalyst in fostering the growth of successful global technology companies headquartered in Atlantic Canada. To read more click here.