Whether you’re cycling to work, competing in an Ironman, or training for the Tour de France, the more aerodynamic a cyclist can make themselves, the faster they will be. That’s where wind tunnels come into play – if you’re fortunate enough to use one. “Wind tunnels are used so that cyclists can get into their […]
For anyone who strives for efficiency, it is extremely frustrating to be slowed by cumbersome processes and dated techniques. This is especially true for scientists, whose research begins with a hypothesis, and finding a way to test and fund it, before going out into the field to collect essential data. Then, begins the long and […]
The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy, but the hunt for the perfect gift can send any shopper into a frenzy that is anything but joyful. That’s especially true for those who leave their shopping until the last minute, and have a busy entrepreneur on their list and have no idea what […]
In 2018, Atlantic Canada was home to more than 500 startups – a number that has steadily increased over the past couple years, according to Entrevestor lead, Peter Moreira. Entrevestor is a news and data company that tracks and reports on the activity in the Atlantic Canadian startup community. Each year, the organization collects data […]
Volta, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. The Board provides direction and leadership in carrying out Volta’s goal of building a community where entrepreneurs can come together to learn from each other, grow their companies and expand to global markets. The […]
When you’re a busy startup founder with a small team and a seemingly endless to-do list, setting aside time to sort through report databases, compile findings and integrate your learnings into business operations can be overwhelming. That’s if you can find relevant research in the first place. Developing a deep understanding of your market can […]
Volta, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub, is thrilled to welcome five Atlantic Canadian technology startups to its new Cohort. The companies will each receive a $25,000 investment from a microfund co-founded by Volta, BDC Capital, Innovacorp and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), as well as mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and resources to help grow […]
Fifteen Atlantic Canadian early stage technology startups will pitch at the fall 2019 edition of the Volta Cohort Pitch Event on Wednesday, November 20 in Halifax. Up to five companies will receive $25,000 in investment, mentorship, and resources.This event marks the fifth intake to the Volta Cohort program. Volta Cohort launched in 2017 to address […]
Across the country, indigenous communities are developing innovative products, businesses and initiatives that create jobs, improve quality of life and generate economic prosperity. In 2017, it was reported that the indigenous youth demographic was growing four times faster than the rest of the population, indicating that our indigenous communities play an important role in the […]
We are expanding our team and there is an amazing opportunity for a top-notch Marketing/Social Media Coordinator! What kind of people will succeed at Volta? People who care about entrepreneurs and are passionate about our mission — to help tech companies start, grow and succeed — and work cooperatively with the entire Volta team to […]