Weekly Wrap-up: Collaboration, Investment and Global Trade

Nova Scotia’s space moment is here 

With new federal investment, growing launch capacity, and a fast-advancing space tech ecosystem, Nova Scotia is emerging as a key hub for Canada’s space economy. View Article

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Clean tech momentum

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC's Applied Energy Research Lab and Rayleigh Solar Tech have partnered to turn solar innovations into accessible, efficient, market-ready solutions that are driving Nova Scotia’s clean tech momentum. Collaboration at The Bays, one of our incubation facilities, has been a key enabler. View Article

These projects let students apply what they’ve learned to real-world challenges. It’s building a strong pipeline talent for Nova Scotia’s growing clean tech sector. 
- Beth Easson, NSCC Student Innovation Coordinator

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Carbon removal investment

pHathom Technologies, Inc closed their seed funding round, a significant milestone as they work to scale responsible carbon removal using existing coastal infrastructure. View Post

We’re proud to work with communities, partners, and investors to deliver climate impact that lasts and thankful for the support from Propeller, Carmeuse Ventures, Invest Nova Scotia, and the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. 
- pHathom Technologies, Inc

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Concrete R&D to commercialization

alterBiota, a Sydney-based VC portfolio company, has shifted from R&D to commercialization with its DeltaC™ liquid biochar additive for concrete. Casey Concrete Limited is implementing DeltaC mixes, including a project that supports CarbonRun's river restoration infrastructure to help lower regional CO₂ levels. View Post

With customers like CarbonRun, producer partners like Casey Concrete, and a world class innovation ecosystem in Nova Scotia, we’ve demonstrated a practical, scalable, and cost-effective way to decarbonize concrete.

- Mark Masotti, alterBiota Co-Founder and CEO

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Global trade

 🇦🇪 From world-class seafood to innovative agri-food and beverage products, Nova Scotia proudly showcased the depth, quality, and innovation of our export-ready sector on the global stage at Gulfood 2026. View Post

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