May 3, 2024 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canada is home to 19 post-secondary institutions, full of students and researchers doing cutting-edge work and entrepreneurs with startup ideas. The region's success depends on their success.
To secure Atlantic Canada's competitive edge, we must support these problem solvers and make sure they reach their full potential. That's why Budget 2024 proposes to invest heavily in cutting-edge research - to create more good jobs, including in innovation and technology.
Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced a contribution of over $9.8 million to help Springboard Atlantic and its partners bring researchers and industry together, and take homegrown, world-class ideas to market. Springboard's 19 member institutions are contributing an additional $5.2 million.
