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 […]
Access to talent can determine whether a rapidly growing company succeeds or fails. Skilled workers are a vital resource for startups, and in the tech sector, securing top talent is as competitive as battling it out against other companies for market share. But what happens when you’re looking to recruit top talent, and local candidates […]
We are expanding our team and there is an amazing opportunity for a top-notch startup services 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 build the region’s […]
As technological capabilities continue to increase, individuals, businesses, and communities must recognize the elevated role innovation plays in day-to-day life. But more importantly, as major, global mega trends emerge, innovation stands out as both a common theme and driving force behind their existence, making it a key consideration for business strategy and public policy moving […]
Friendly, helpful, kind, and environmentally conscious – these are just some of the attributes Tash Jefferies, Founder of Diversa, says Atlantic Canadians are known for and should leverage when developing their companies and scaling globally. “We have some strong values that we carry with us that, I think, make us very important to the global […]