: A busy end to a year unlike any other

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Lots happening this week in the region

Some exciting things are going on this week! The JDI Roundtable will focus on manufacturing competitiveness strategy post-Covid-19, there are two new TechTalks Podcast releases, and the NBIF launched a new Early Stage Commercialization Fund in partnership with Innovacorp. Finally, it’s not too late to register for the NACO Atlantic event happening also on Thursday. Details below.

Here at TechImpact, the TechTalks with Cathy Simpson Podcast continues to serve up stories on why Atlantic Canada is THE place to live, learn, and work in tech. Check out these recent episodes:

TechTalks Podcast

Episode 8: Industry 4.0 and how innovation is transforming manufacturing

Manufacturing looks nothing like it used to be. In this episode, guest Martin Davis, a Managing Partner at DUNELM Associates, breaks down Industry 4.0, AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things. He makes things simple when it comes to advanced manufacturing. It’s all about improving business performance and achieving better outcomes with data.

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Episode 9: The role of sales and marketing in the tech sector

This episode features Dr. Shelley Rinehart, Director of UNBSJ’s MBA Program, and David Alston, Founder of Marketswell Solutions, to talk about how the region is building sales and marketing capacity and talent within the tech sector. Our regional tech companies have some fantastic products and services to offer, and the right marketing and sales strategies are vital to getting them to market!

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Things to Check Out

JDI Roundtable

The JDI Roundtable happening tomorrow features TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson, along with Adrienne O’Pray from the NB Business Council and Sheri Sommerville from the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. They’ll discuss what a renewed focus on policy to ensure the competitiveness of manufacturers in the province can do for the NB economy. Event registration here!

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Launches $500,000 Fund

Earlier this week, the NBIF, with the support of ACOA, launched the Early Stage Commercialization Fund to “address gaps in the commercialization process by providing market readiness support for post-secondary researchers as they transition from applied research to business start-up.” Be sure to read more about it out here!

NACO Atlantic Summit

Don’t miss out on a full day of roundtable discussions with local innovation leaders, facilitated networking sessions, and venture showcases. The summit will bring together some great minds to discuss how to close the distribution gap of investments in the Atlantic region. Find more info and event registration here!

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