Weekly Wrap-up: Local Innovation, Global Impact

This week, Nova Scotia companies are making waves on the global stage, from cutting-edge environmental monitoring and aquaculture technology to immersive defence training systems. Our weekly wrap-up showcases how homegrown innovation, strategic collaboration, and targeted investment are driving growth and expanding international opportunities.

Hexsor Scientific Canada Inc. announced the successful completion of a key phase of their Tier 2 PIVP project with Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC, supported by Invest Nova Scotia. Their AI-enabled, real-time water quality system highlights Nova Scotia innovation with global potential. View Post

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Nova Scotia's Modest Tree was awarded a $32M contract by Fleetway Inc. to deliver immersive training systems for the Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne's River-class Destroyers. Nova Scotia companies are helping shape Canada’s future fleet and we’re proud to support their growth and success. View Post

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Sensor Globe, a Halifax-based aquaculture technology company, is helping fish farmers better understand the environmental and operational conditions that impact fish welfare and performance. Its growth has been supported by programs and a lead investment from Invest Nova Scotia, advancing the company’s pre-seed fundraising. View Article

All the programs offered by Invest Nova Scotia teach you different things. It’s not just about the capital resources they provide – it’s access to mentors, advisors, programs, and other tools. 
-Founder and CEO, Sheamus MacDonald

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The Sensor Globe team; Sebastian Aker, Aleksandr Stabenow, Kjetil Rosvold, Sheamus MacDonald and Trond Severinsen.