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# Emera ideaHub

We build technology companies

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://dalideahub.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Dalhousie University PhD Student Elham Afshari Launches NexaPowder: A Sustainable Solution Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing ](https://dalideahub.ca/uncategorized/dalhousie-university-phd-student-elham-afshari-launches-nexapowder-a-sustainable-solution-revolutionizing-metal-3d-printing/) - Halifax, NS - [October 29, 2024] - Elham Afshari, a PhD candidate at Dalhousie University, has officially launched NexaPowder, a groundbreaking startup focused on producing sustainable, high-quality metal powders made from recycled materials. This innovative venture aims to address the increasing demand for customizable, eco-friendly solutions in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and tooling. NexaPowder's inception

## Pages

- [Home](https://dalideahub.ca/) - The Emera ideaHUB at Dalhousie is an advanced business incubator that empowers innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups to build the next generation of world-class technology companies making physical products. It strengthens Atlantic Canada's innovation culture, building networks between universities, companies, government...
- [ideaDESIGN](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/ideadesign/) - Programs | ideaDESIGN Enabling future founders to explore the potential of an idea. ideaDESIGN is a fast-paced, structured four-day sprint that will take you through the design thinking process to a first proof of concept for your product. ideaDESIGN takes place every three months. Apply now to join the next cohort. Open to Dal students
- [ideaBRIDGE](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/ideabridge/) - Programs | ideaBRIDGE Enabling deep tech ventures to bridge from prototype to commercialization. Unique in Atlantic Canada and one of only a few early-stage deep tech incubators in Canada, the ideaBridge Residency helps founders refine and launch physical product-based companies and transition to a stage where they can stand on their own. Our residency welcomes
- [ideaBUILD - Copy](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/ideabuild-copy/)
- [ideaBUILD](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/ideabuild/) - Programs | ideaBUILD Enabling early-stage deep tech and physical products startups to bring ideas to operational prototype. ideaBUILD is a 10-month rigorous program that offers founders a $10,000 grant towards prototyping materials, a 12-week bootcamp, and deep-tech-leading industry advisers who work alongside them to validate and build their product’s first operational prototype. Who is idaBUILD
- [IDEA MakerSpace](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/idea-makerspace/) - Programs | IDEA MakerSpace Helping students strengthen their entrepreneurial and creative thinking skills with product development. IDEA programs are built around project-based learning and provide workshops, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities for students to explore engineering, design, making, and manufacturing. Here, you can access all the equipment you need to develop prototypes and personal projects.
- [Alumni](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/alumni/) - Founders | Alumni Emera ideaHUB Alumni Since the Emera ideaHUB opened its doors in 2019, over 80 incredible early-stage deep tech start-ups working within OceanTech, CleanTech, AgTech and MedTech have participated in programing to accelerate their path to market. The Emera ideaHUB’s programing focuses on enabling our founders to expand their business skillset, network, and
- [Newsletter](https://dalideahub.ca/newsletter/) - Newsletter Stay up to date with the Emera ideaHUB through our monthly newsletter. First Name * Last Name Email (required) * Select list(s) to subscribe to Newsletter Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Emera ideaHub. (You can unsubscribe anytime) Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.
- [Facilities](https://dalideahub.ca/about/facilities/) - About | Facilities Facilities One of two new buildings constructed for the IDEA Project, the Emera IDEA Building dramatically enhances Dalhousie’s capacity for research and development (R&D), providing greater opportunities for students, researchers, and industry to collaborate, innovate, and commercialize technologies in key economic sectors. A generous $10 million donation from Emera has led to
- [Undergrads](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/undergrads/) - Founders | Undergrads Undergrads Do you have a business idea, an interest in entrepreneurship, or are curious and want to learn more about opportunities that exist within Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem? The Emera ideaHUB is the region’s deep tech incubator where physical product innovation goes from idea to market. Located on Dalhousie University Sexton Campus,
- [Grad Students](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/grad-students/) - Founders | Grad Students Grad students Does your research have business potential? Is entrepreneurship of interest to you, or are you curious and want to learn more about opportunities that exist within Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem? The Emera ideaHUB is the region’s deep tech incubator where physical product innovation goes from idea to market. The
- [Founders' Journey](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/founders-journey/) - Founders | Founders’ Journey Founders' Journey “Where do I begin?” For deep tech founders with innovative ideas, it can be challenging to develop a roadmap to entrepreneurship when there are so many things to consider outside of their technical expertise. As the deep tech incubator for early-stage innovation, we focus on enabling founders who need
- [Innovation Ecosystem](https://dalideahub.ca/news-events/innovation-ecosystem/) - News & Events | Innovation Ecosystem Innovation Ecosystem The members of our innovation ecosystem offer seminars, educational programs, events and many other supports that help founders launch and grow. Validate your idea Job Postings Validate your idea Before jumping in and starting a company there are first steps every innovator and entrepreneur should take. Check
- [Community and Partners](https://dalideahub.ca/about/community-and-partners/) - About | Community and Partners Community and partners The Emera ideaHUB is honoured to be part of a vibrant community of incubators, accelerators, academic and industry partners who are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the region by helping startups thrive. We are always looking for new ways to partner so that we can
- [Our Team](https://dalideahub.ca/about/our-team/) - About | Our Team Our Team You name it – industry leaders, engineers, business advisors, designers, marketers – we’re all here, ready to help. Staff Experts in Residence Operating Committee Advisory Council Staff Our highly-equipped and skilled staff works with resident startup companies to guide them through the building stages of their physical-product concept. STAFF
- [About us](https://dalideahub.ca/about/about-us/) - About | About us About Us The Emera ideaHUB enables early-stage deep tech innovation that impacts our lives, our communities, and our world. For founders who want to solve the world’s most important problems, the HUB is where you’ll access the space, resources, and expertise you need to achieve product-market-fit. As an incubator for
- [Impact Reports](https://dalideahub.ca/news-events/impact-reports/) - News & Events | Impact Reports Impact Reports Impact Report 2023/2024 As the Emera ideaHUB marks five years in operations, we find ourselves in a place of gratitude. We’re grateful for what we have seen grow and change since we opened our doors in 2018: for the ecosystem partners who have become colleagues and friends;
- [Founders Resources](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/founders-resources/) - Founders | Founders Resources Founders Resources Whether you’re getting started, need funding to fuel your product idea, scaling-up, or knee-deep in research, we have your resources. Start a Company Non-dilutive funding Grow your startup Research & Development Start a company If you’ve done your homework and now you’re ready to start a company, below are
- [Founders](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/) - Founders Founders’ Journey Founders Resources Undergrads Grad students Industry Emera ideaHUB Alumni
- [About](https://dalideahub.ca/about/) - About About Us Our Team Facilities Community & Partners
- [Industry](https://dalideahub.ca/founders/industry/) - Founders | Industry Industry The Emera ideaHUB exists to help founders solve the world’s most challenging problems in our region, and the world. The world needs an unprecedented technological transformation in areas such as energy, climate change, food security, health and wellbeing, transportation and logistics and more. In Atlantic Canada, we have ambitious goals for
- [Contact](https://dalideahub.ca/contact/) - Contact Emera ideaHUB Emera Idea Building, 3rd Floor 1345 Norma Eddy Lane Halifax, NS, B3J 1B6, Canada Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Support Us](https://dalideahub.ca/support-us/) - Support Us Through strategic partnerships and a strong network the Emera ideaHUB maintains connections with engineers, innovators, angel investors, venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs and business mentors. The Emera ideaHUB acitvely manages an engaged network of alumni and advisors. Regular events share the journey of program participants while also building and maintaining a network of connections
- [Sitemap](https://dalideahub.ca/sitemap/) - Sitemap Pages Newsletter About Community and Partners Founders’ Journey Grad Students Impact Reports Innovation Ecosystem Industry Founders Resources Facilities Founders About us Our Team General Application Form IDEA MakerSpace News & Events News ideaBRIDGE ideaDESIGN Programs ideaBUILD Sitemap Contact Support Us Alumni Undergrads Home
- [News](https://dalideahub.ca/news-events/news/) - News & Events | News Happening now in the Emera ideaHUB community Emera ideaHUB Welcomes 10 Deep Tech Startups to Spring 2025 ideaBUILD Cohort The Emera ideaHUB is proud to announce the launch of its Spring 2025 ideaBUILD cohort, welcoming 10 innovative deep tech startups that are building transformative... May 12, 2025 Dalhousie University PhD
- [News & Events](https://dalideahub.ca/news-events/) - News & Events Keep checking this space for recent news and upcoming events. View recent news View upcoming events
- [Programs](https://dalideahub.ca/programs/) - Programs ideaDESIGN Program ideaBUILD Program ideaBRIDGE Program ideaMakerSpace Program
- [General Application Form](https://dalideahub.ca/general-application-form/) - General Application Please note: Applications should be written in a manner that does not reveal any proprietary information or disclose information that is not yet publicly disclosed or covered by a patent/provisional patent. Consider any information that you disclose to be non-confidential. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

## Posts

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## My Templates

- [Experts in Residence](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=experts-in-residence) - Experts in Residence Our Experts in Residence have been in your shoes. They’ve gone through the innovation process more than once, and they are here to help! From Engineering design and review support, financial modelling, fundraising planning, team building, manufacturing planning, and more, our Experts and residents offer founders the “just-in-time” support they need to
- [Operating Committee](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=operating-committee) - Operating Committee The Emera ideaHUB utilizes an Operating Committee to provide oversight for the ongoing program evolution and financial sustainability. This committee ensures that Emera ideaHUB and the projects and activities undertaken within its umbrella are managed responsibly. The HUB is further governed by the Dalhousie Innovation & Entrepreneurship Steering Committee, which is chaired by
- [ideaBRIDGE Current residents](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=ideabridge-current-residents) - Nifty Vectors Current Pre-Residents Binclasw Inc. Valley Finder Ltd KISS BREAD Binclasw Inc. Retssop
- [ideaBUILD 2023-2024 participants](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=ideabuild-2022-2023-participants) - Ocean Vision Works Inc. Nimbus
- [ideaBUILD April 2024 participants](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=ideabuild-april-2024-participants) - ReGrey SpectrAlign Heat Pump Health
- [Students Mega Menu 1](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=students-mega-menu) - Undergrads I’m interested in entrepreneurship and innovation while I study. Grad students I’m interested in the path from research to commercialization.
- [Founders Mega Menu](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=getting-started) - Founders' journey I want a roadmap for building my deep tech venture Founders resources I need support building my start-up Industry I’m looking to partner with innovators to solve important problems Alumni I want to stay connected with the HUB and new founders to build ventures
- [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter) - « All Events This event has passed. postponed (DEMO) This event has been postponed. Your Events Calendar Template February 20 @ 9:10 am $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue
- [The Events Calendar - Dynamic template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-dynamic-template) - Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Previous Event Next Event
- [Programs Mega Menu](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=programs-mega-menu) - ideaDESIGN Program For future founders ready to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship ideaBUILD Program For founders bringing ideas from design to operational prototype ideaBRIDGE Program For ventures bridging the gap from MVP to commercialization IDEA MakerSpace For students exploring design thinking fundamentals
- [News & Events Mega Menu](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=news-events) - News Happening now in the HUB Innovation Ecosystem Connect with our peer accelerators and incubators in Atlantic Canada Impact Reports Our progress to date as Atlantic Canada’s deep tech incubator Hamed Hanafi is Taking NovaResp from Box to Business May 21, 2021 Lauren Ramey’s day is full of exciting challenges. Like many co-op students she
- [About Mega Menu](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=about-mega-menu) - About us The space to create, the resources to build, the expertise to fuel your growth Our team Your support system for accessing the region’s start-up ecosystem Facilities A world class workspace where deep tech founders connect and create Community and partners Our extensive network of mentors and advisors from academia and industry
- [Undergrads Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=undergrads-template) - Undergrads Template Undergrads Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Below are some important resources to help you on your way.
- [Emera  ideaHUB Facilities Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=emera-ideahub-facilities-template) - Emera ideaHUB Facilities Template Facilities One of two new buildings constructed for the IDEA Project, the Emera IDEA Building dramatically enhances Dalhousie’s capacity for research and development (R&D), providing greater opportunities for students, researchers, and industry to collaborate, innovate, and commercialize technologies in key economic sectors. A generous $10 million donation from Emera has led
- [Founder's Resources Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=founders-resources-template) - Founder’s Resources Template Founders Resources Nam liber tempor et soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil imperdiet doming id quod mazim placerat facer possim assum. Start a Company Non-dilutive funding Grow your startup Research & Development Start a company If you’ve done your homework and now you’re ready to start a company, below are some resources
- [Job postings](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=job-postings) - Job postings JOB POSTINGS Startup Atlantic Job Board Build your career with leading startups in the Atlantic Canada innovation ecosystem. Explore the opportunities here.
- [Validate your idea](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=validate-your-idea) - Validate your idea Before jumping in and starting a company there are first steps every innovator and entrepreneur should take. Check out the resources and programs below that can help you validate your idea. VALIDATE YOUR IDEA Volta Academy Volta Academy helps future founders go from big idea to a viable tech-enabled startup. With the
- [Research & Development](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=research-development) - Research & Development Research and development (R&D) supports innovation and enables new technology development. R&D is not just for large established firms, it is equally as important for smaller companies and especially tech-driven startups. Below are some of of the resources in Atlantic Canada that can support R&D. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Office of Research Services
- [Grow your startup](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=grow-your-startup) - Grow your startup Do you need to grow your team? Are you ready for investment? Check out the programs and resources below. GROW YOUR STARTUP Export Development Program The Export Development Program (EDP) is for Nova Scotia businesses looking to: increase sales outside of Nova Scotia, adopt technology and enhance e-commerce, improve competitiveness. GROW YOUR
- [Non-dilutive funding](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=non-dilutive-funding) - Non-dilutive funding Non-dilutive funding is any kind of funding that does not require you to give up ownership of your company. Options of non-dilutive include loans, grants, vouchers, and tax credits. The programs below are those most frequently used by our startups. NON-DILUTIVE FUNDING ACOA Programs For companies located in Atlantic Canada with plans to
- [Start a company](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=start-a-company) - Start a company If you’ve done your homework and now you’re ready to start a company, below are some resources that can help. START A COMPANY Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement The Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement (OCIE) serves as Dalhousie’s gateway for collaboration, support, access, and early assistance. START A COMPANY ACOA
- [News Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-687) - News Template NEWS May 12, 2022 SHARE Prev Next
- [Advisory Council](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=advisory-council) - Advisory Council The role of the Advisory Council is to provide advice to the Emera ideaHUB Operating Committee in support of the development of a governance framework, strategic plans, fundraising strategies, growth targets, milestones, and key performance indicators. This includes the identification of current and future opportunities and the development of action plans to address
- [Staff](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=staff) - Staff Our highly-equipped and skilled staff works with resident startup companies to guide them through the building stages of their physical-product concept. STAFF Dr. Clif Johnston Academic Director, Emera ideaHUB & IDEA Sandbox NSERC Chair in Design Engineering gear@dal.ca STAFF Talis Apud-Martinez Associate Director talis.apud@dal.ca STAFF Danielle Maltais Engineering Lead d.maltais@dal.ca STAFF Jordan Martin Program
- [ideaBUILD](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=ideabuild) - Enabling early-stage deep tech startups to bring ideas to prototype and prepare for scale. BUILD is a 10-month rigorous program that helps founders take their physical product idea from design to prototype and prepare for manufacturing and scale. BUILD includes workshops and one-on-one sessions to advance hardware companies in Atlantic Canada. Sessions are focused on
- [Founders Mega Menu](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=founders-mega-menu) - Founders journey Blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait Undergrads Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nos trud exerci tation ullamcorper Grad students Placerat facer possim assum lorem ipsum dolor sit amet cons Industry Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam Alumni Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore mag
- [Sitemap](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=sitemap) - Sitemap Pages Newsletter About Community and Partners Founders’ Journey Grad Students Impact Reports Innovation Ecosystem Industry Founders Resources Facilities Founders About us Our Team General Application Form IDEA MakerSpace News & Events News ideaBRIDGE ideaDESIGN Programs ideaBUILD Sitemap Contact Support Us Alumni Undergrads Home
- [Default Kit](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [Persona Landing Page](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=persona-landing-page) - Persona Landing Page Thinking of putting ideas into action? We’ll get you energized and on a clear path. Nam liber tempor et soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil imperdiet doming id quod mazim placerat facer possim assum. For example, discover the value of entrepreneurial thinking with the Path2Innovation program. Check out the Explore group of
- [Compeitions Archive](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=compeitions-archive) - Compeitions Archive Competitions
- [News Archive](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-1408) - Template: News Archive June 24, 2022 News Archive
- [Programs Template 07-18-2022](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=programs-template-07-18-2022) - Programs Template 07-18-2022 Helping you take your research from concept to customer The Lab2Market Program is a 16 week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value. The program is based on similar programs that have found success in other parts of the world, but with a Canadian twist.
- [Programs Template 07-13-2022](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=programs-template-07-13-2022) - Programs Template 07-13-2022 Helping you take your research from concept to customer The Lab2Market Program is a 16 week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value. The program is based on similar programs that have found success in other parts of the world, but with a Canadian twist.
- [Programs Template 07-05-2022](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=programs-template-07-05-2022) - Programs Template 07-05-2022 Helping you take your research from concept to customer The Lab2Market Program is a 16 week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value. The program is based on similar programs that have found success in other parts of the world, but with a Canadian twist.
- [Program Template 07-04-2022](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=program-template-07-04-2022) - Program Template 07-04-2022 Helping you take your research from concept to customer The Lab2Market Program is a 16 week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value. The program is based on similar programs that have found success in other parts of the world, but with a Canadian twist.
- [Program Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=program-template) - Program Template Helping you take your research from concept to customer The Lab2Market Program is a 16 week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value. The program is based on similar programs that have found success in other parts of the world, but with a Canadian twist. The
- [Main Program Page Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=main-program-page-template) - Main Program Page Template Discover, develop – then go deeper. These are the leading programs that get your ambitions on the right track. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat. + Collide Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam hendrerit nisi sed
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- [call to action - programs](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=call-to-action-programs) - Applications for Winter 2022 Lab2Market Halifax Cohort are open! Apply by October 18, 2021. Upcoming information sessions are happening September 20th and October 4th.Questions about applying? Contact Dr. Michael Carew at mwcarew@dal.ca Updates Connect with us for announcements about our programs. FOLLOW Twitter Instagram Fore more information, and to apply visit Lab2Market
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- [Sandbox-piece](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=sandbox-piece) - Sandbox Discover Program In addition to a variety of workshops, events, activities and programs, the Sandbox Discover Program is an ideation and innovation program for post-secondary students in any degree program. Discover is a guided approach to innovation at the earliest stages through the Sandbox Discover program. The skills and insights gained through the program
- [Announcement Template](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-782) - Announcement Template Announcement Template June 1, 2022 The accelerator program uses Disciplined Entrepreneurship methodology to help founders get ready to launch their ventures. Applications are open for the third cohort of the Ready2Launchaccelerator. This 12-week virtual pro-gram will help participants take their businesses from validating their idea to launch their business. It is open to
- [Custom Post Grid](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-269) - Custom Post Grid March 29, 2022

## Widgets

- [Emera Program Panel](https://dalideahub.ca/?elementskit_widget=program-panel)
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## News

- [Emera ideaHUB Welcomes 10 Deep Tech Startups to Spring 2025 ideaBUILD Cohort ](https://dalideahub.ca/news/emera-ideahub-welcomes-10-deep-tech-startups-to-spring-2025-ideabuild-cohort/) - The Emera ideaHUB is proud to announce the launch of its Spring 2025 ideaBUILD cohort, welcoming 10 innovative deep tech startups that are building transformative solutions for a healthier world. As one of the few early-stage deep tech incubators in Atlantic Canada and globally, Emera ideaHUB provides a unique combination of funding, engineering expertise, and
- [Dalhousie University PhD Student Elham Afshari Launches NexaPowder: A Sustainable Solution Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing ](https://dalideahub.ca/news/dalhousie-university-phd-student-elham-afshari-launches-nexapowder-a-sustainable-solution-revolutionizing-metal-3d-printing/) - Dalhousie University PhD Student Elham Afshari Launches NexaPowder: A Sustainable Solution Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing Halifax, NS - [October 29, 2024] - Elham Afshari, a PhD candidate at Dalhousie University, has officially launched NexaPowder, a groundbreaking startup focused on producing sustainable, high-quality metal powders made from recycled materials. This innovative venture aims to address the increasing
- [Emera ideaHUB Welcomes 11 Innovative Deep Tech Startups to Fall ideaBUILD Cohort](https://dalideahub.ca/news/emera-ideahub-welcomes-11-innovative-deep-tech-startups-to-fall-ideabuild-cohort/) - Halifax, NS – October 24, 2024 – The Emera ideaHUB is excited to announce the selection of 11 groundbreaking deep tech startups for the Fall ideaBUILD Cohort. This unique program is designed to transform innovative ideas into physical products that contribute to a healthier world. As one of the few early-stage deep tech incubators in
- [Feature Interview: Chris Cowper Smith on Knowing your Purpose and Avoiding Incentivized Distractions](https://dalideahub.ca/news/feature-interview-chris-cowper-smith-on-knowing-your-purpose-and-avoiding-incentivized-distractions/) - The Emera ideaHUB is the region’s deep tech space to create on the Dalhousie Campus, situated in the Engineering building with state-of the-art equipment and resources available for ventures with an operational prototype that are designing their way to manufacturing and customer pilots. Our Director, Erin O’Keefe Graham, sat down with the experts who make
- [Feature Interview: Ben Bschaden on Founder Opportunities, Optimism, and Onshore short-run production](https://dalideahub.ca/news/feature-interview-ben-bschaden-on-founder-opportunities-optimism-and-onshore-short-run-production/) - The Emera ideaHUB is the region’s deep tech space to create on the Dalhousie Campus, situated in the Engineering building with state-of the-art equipment and resources available for ventures with an operational prototype that are designing their way to manufacturing and customer pilots. Our Director, Erin O’Keefe Graham, sat down with the experts who make
- [CDL Atlantic Announces 20 Graduate Companies](https://dalideahub.ca/news/cdl-atlantic-announces-20-graduate-companies/) - 10 startups are from the internationally noted accelerator's Oceans stream and 10 are from the generalized Prime stream.
- [Eighth annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards recognizes top Canadian talent and breakthrough innovations](https://dalideahub.ca/news/eighth-annual-mitacs-entrepreneur-awards-recognizes-top-canadian-talent-and-breakthrough-innovations/) - Waterloo, ON — The eighth annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards ceremony took place in Waterloo, Ontario, on May 18, 2023. During the festivities, five up-and-coming researchers turned entrepreneurs were recognized for their efforts to turn their ground-breaking discoveries into innovative businesses that impact the lives of Canadians.
- [Dalhousie receives historic $154‑million investment to study the ocean’s pivotal role in climate change](https://dalideahub.ca/news/dalhousie-receives-historic-154‑million-investment-to-study-the-oceans-pivotal-role-in-climate-change/) - Canada First Research Excellence Fund grant is largest in Dal history.
- [Griffin Joins Onside Board](https://dalideahub.ca/news/griffin-joins-onside-board/) - The Emera IdeaHUB program manager also co-founded the Black is the New Black community initiative.
- [GIT raises CAD$10M Series A to decarbonize marine shipping globally](https://dalideahub.ca/news/git-raises-cad10m-series-a-to-decarbonize-marine-shipping-globally/) - Industry leading, Halifax-based sustainable coatings company is scaling-up to help the shipping industry to transition towards net zero emissions.
- [Invest Nova Scotia Names Accelerate Cohort](https://dalideahub.ca/news/invest-nova-scotia-names-accelerate-cohort/) - Eleven companies will receive $40K each and five months of mentorship.
- [Dartmouth company bringing 'game-changer' e-batteries to global markets](https://dalideahub.ca/news/dartmouth-company-bringing-game-changer-e-batteries-to-global-markets/) - Zen Electric announces $1.25M investment from Nigerian company.
- [Startup pivots to meet surge in global demand for better two‑wheeled EV batteries](https://dalideahub.ca/news/startup-pivots-to-meet-surge-in-global-demand-for-better-two‑wheeled-ev-batteries/) - Startup Zen Electric pivoted their business strategy after Dal Innovates mentors encouraged them to double down on the unmatched Dalhousie battery science that powers their product.
- [Scient Soft Launches Mining Core Analysis](https://dalideahub.ca/news/scient-soft-launches-mining-core-analysis/) - The Halifax maker of imaging and AI tech for geologists is working with a government facility in Stellarton.
- [Where ideas meet impact: Fisheries tech start‑up catches resources and talent at Dalhousie](https://dalideahub.ca/news/where-ideas-meet-impact-fisheries-tech-start‑up-catches-resources-and-talent-at-dalhousie/) - Nova Scotian tech start-up Katchi aims to revolutionize commercial fishing with a precision fish harvesting system that has no contact with the ocean floor. It’s a mission that Dalhousie has supported with programs, resources and talent.
- [BUILD Spotlight: Scient](https://dalideahub.ca/news/build-spotlight-scient/) - Microchips and batteries have been in limited supply since 2020, and while things have slightly improved, there appears to be no end in sight to the global chip shortage. “You might be surprised to hear that this shortage is not due to a lack of raw minerals on earth, but because ninety eight per cent
- [Building the BUILD Program](https://dalideahub.ca/news/building-the-build-program/) - From the development of savvy applications that utilize the power of brain-computer interfaces, to a device that helps waste management companies reduce fuel consumption, there will be no shortage of innovative activity taking place at the Dalhousie Emera ideaHUB this year. Last week, ten early-stage product venture companies joined this year's cohort of BUILD Participants;
- [Ravi Kempaiah and the Future of E-Bike Batteries](https://dalideahub.ca/news/ravi-kempaiah-and-the-future-of-e-bike-batteries/) - Listen to the podcast
- [KOTUG Canada and GIT work together to help reduce underwater radiated noise in oceans](https://dalideahub.ca/news/kotug-canada-and-git-work-together-to-help-reduce-underwater-radiated-noise-in-oceans/) - KOTUG Canada Inc. (a partnership between KOTUG International and Horizon Maritime Services Ltd.), strongly committed to reducing impact from operations on the environment, has recently applied a revolutionary non-toxic noise reduction coatings to the hull of one of their vessels, the K.J. Gardner.
- [Improving Inhaler Efficiency - Hollo Med and CTV News](https://dalideahub.ca/news/improving-inhaler-efficiency-hollo-med-and-ctv-news/) - Watch the CTV interview video
- [OceanSync Year in Review](https://dalideahub.ca/news/oceansync-year-in-review/) - They would tell you about the many North and South Atlantic crossings that were successfully completed. Some of them were smoother than others.
- [NovaResp Raises $2M](https://dalideahub.ca/news/novaresp-raises-2m/) - Halifax medtech startup NovaResp, which is developing an algorithm to help manage sleep apnea, has raised a $2 million funding round led by pre-seed venture capital firm Concrete Ventures as it eyes commercialization in 2024.
- [Hollo, PragmaClin Headed to Entrepreneurship World Cup](https://dalideahub.ca/news/hollo-pragmaclin-headed-to-entrepreneurship-world-cup/) - Two of the three Atlantic startups from the Canadian finals are advancing to the global competition
- [Ravi Kempaiah and his partners at Zen Electric Bikes are planning to disrupt the way we commute and maybe even the way we power our lives](https://dalideahub.ca/news/ravi-kempaiah-and-his-partners-at-zen-electric-bikes-are-planning-to-disrupt-the-way-we-commute-and-maybe-even-the-way-we-power-our-lives/) - Ravi Kempaiah and his partners at Zen Electric Bikes are planning to disrupt the way we commute and maybe even the way we power our lives.
- [Invest Nova Scotia Names Accelerate Cohort 10 companies will split $400K of funding](https://dalideahub.ca/news/invest-nova-scotia-names-accelerate-cohort-10-companies-will-split-400k-of-funding/) - Invest Nova Scotia, the new provincial Crown corporation formed from the amalgamation of Innovacorp and Nova Scotia Business Inc., has announced 10 startups joining its Accelerate program.
- [Six Blue Founders Join Start-Up Yard’s OceanTech Pilot Program](https://dalideahub.ca/news/six-blue-founders-join-start-up-yards-oceantech-pilot-program/) - Join us in celebrating six ocean technology founders that have been selected to test their novel solutions to some of the ocean’s biggest challenges as part of the OceanTech Pilot Program.
- [Six Blue Founders Join Start-Up Yard’s OceanTech Pilot Program (Scient)](https://dalideahub.ca/news/six-blue-founders-join-start-up-yards-oceantech-pilot-program-scient/) - Join us in celebrating six ocean technology founders that have been selected to test their novel solutions to some of the ocean’s biggest challenges as part of the OceanTech Pilot Program.
- [Drinkable CTV Interview](https://dalideahub.ca/news/drinkable-ctv-interview/) - Watch the CTV Video Interview
- [Drinkable Wins $55K BIC Prize](https://dalideahub.ca/news/drinkable-wins-55k-bic-prize/) - Drinkable Water Solutions on Thursday took home the $55,000 prize in the annual BioInnovation Challenge, which will help finance the commercialization of its consumer-friendly water-testing device.
- [AI Stars in Latest Build Cohort](https://dalideahub.ca/news/ai-stars-in-latest-build-cohort/) - Dalhousie University’s Emera IdeaHUB has announced the latest cohort of its BUILD accelerator, with artificial intelligence playing a role in the underlying technology behind at least four of the 10 companies.
- [The annual competition for NS startups based outside Halifax has awarded $180K so far this year](https://dalideahub.ca/news/the-annual-competition-for-ns-startups-based-outside-halifax-has-awarded-180k-so-far-this-year/) - The annual Spark Nova Scotia startup competition, which offers companies up to $50,000 of non-dilutive funding, has announced the winners for two of its three regional categories: Nova Scotia Southwest and Nova Scotia North. The Cape Breton division has been deferred until Spring.
- [Emera ideaHUB Welcomes Sean Williams to Experts in Residence Team](https://dalideahub.ca/news/emera-ideahub-welcomes-sean-williams-to-experts-in-residence-team/) - We are excited to welcome Sean Williams, Co-founder of Dashboard Marketing to our Experts in Residence team. Sean is our Marketing Expert in Residence and will provide workshops and office hours to the Emera ideaHUB companies to help define their brand promise and support their early-stage marketing strategies. In honour of this exciting new partnership,
- [Hamed Hanafi is Taking NovaResp from Box to Business](https://dalideahub.ca/news/hamed-hanafi-is-taking-novaresp-from-box-to-business/) - Lauren Ramey’s day is full of exciting challenges. Like many co-op students she is working hard, taking meetings, and focused on getting the most out of her co-op experience. She is also responsible for leading the mechanical development of a medical device that will save lives. Welcome to NovaResp, the newest graduate of the Emera
- [Greenlight Analytical Has Their Chemistry Just Right](https://dalideahub.ca/news/greenlight-analytical-has-their-chemistry-just-right/) - We’ve all been there. Sitting around a table over a couple of beers with good friends on a random Thursday afternoon, and suddenly, inspiration hits. You know you’ve come up with a genius idea. You grab a pen and the closest paper to hand, usually a napkin, and scribble it down. You know you are
- [Announcing the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 Winners](https://dalideahub.ca/news/announcing-the-cisco-global-problem-solver-challenge-2022-winners/) - Cisco’s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All, and pursuing our Purpose means we continually look to evolve and expand the positive impact we have on people and the planet.
- [Dalhousie University student will represent Canada at 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards](https://dalideahub.ca/news/dalhousie-university-student-will-represent-canada-at-2023-global-student-entrepreneur-awards/) - Dalhousie University student David Hodgson will be representing Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) with his new innovation, the Breezy Chamber, which is aimed at easing respiratory illness.
- [SDTC expands its portfolio of young innovative Canadian companies](https://dalideahub.ca/news/sdtc-expands-its-portfolio-of-young-innovative-canadian-companies/) - Today, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is announcing a seed funding envelope of $1.6 million to support 16 up-and-coming Canadian companies across Canada.
- [Startup Atlantic: Inside the New Branding Push](https://dalideahub.ca/news/startup-atlantic-inside-the-new-branding-push/) - Fifty Atlantic Canadian startup community members travelled to the Startupfest Montreal conference last week in a bid to entice outside investors, entrepreneurs and talent to consider doing business east of the St. Lawrence.
- [Hollo, PragmaClin Win Canadian GSEA](https://dalideahub.ca/news/hollo-pragmaclin-win-canadian-gsea/) - Two East Coast medtech entrepreneurs claimed the top prizes in the Canadian edition of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, or GSEA, and will now proceed to the international finals.
- [Drinkable Water Wins BUILD, Hollo Medical Wins People's Choice Award](https://dalideahub.ca/news/drinkable-water-wins-build-hollo-medical-wins-peoples-choice-award/) - Halifax wellwater testing startup Drinkable Water won the Emera ideaHUB's BUILD demo day Thursday, winning a $3,000 cash prize, while medical device maker Hollo Medical won the People's Choice Award, chosen by audience members.
- [Science, Safety and Submergency!](https://dalideahub.ca/news/science-safety-and-submergency/) - One thousand eight-hundred fifty inches (154 feet) above sea level: what goes through your mind? Driving over Halifax’s MacKay Bridge, the thoughts of an eleven-year-old Layla Owens turned to dire consequences. She asked her mother how they would survive if they were to accidently find themselves in the water below. “We’d need to get a
- [Emera ideaHUB Welcomes Enginuity to the Experts in Residence Team](https://dalideahub.ca/news/emera-ideahub-welcomes-enginuity-to-the-experts-in-residence-team/) - We are excited to welcome the Enginuity team and in particular Alastair ‘Alf’ Trower to our our Experts in Residence team. Alastair ‘Alf’ Trower is the Director of Business Development at Enginuity, with over 25 years of international sales and marketing experience. Starting off in the business software applications market, Alf launched new products and
- [Rayleigh Solar Tech's Future Shines Bright](https://dalideahub.ca/news/rayleigh-solar-techs-future-shines-bright/) - Imagine a world where your car, public transit, and air travel are not just powered by electricity but solar charged by the flexible solar cells that coat their frame. No, this is not The Jetsons, it is in your very near future and Rayleigh Solar Tech is at the forefront of bringing this technology to

## Team

- [Venture Coach and Facilitator, Emera ideaHUB](https://dalideahub.ca/team/7778/)
- [Rhodri Armour, PhD, P.Eng.](https://dalideahub.ca/team/rhodri-armour/)
- [Talis Apud-Martinez](https://dalideahub.ca/team/talis-apud-martinez/)
- [Jordan Martin](https://dalideahub.ca/team/jordan-martin/)
- [Danielle Maltais](https://dalideahub.ca/team/graham-muirhead/)
- [Dolly Mirpuri](https://dalideahub.ca/team/dolly-mirpuri/)
- [Franziska Bröl](https://dalideahub.ca/team/franziska-brol/)
- [Hossein Salimian](https://dalideahub.ca/team/hossein-salimian/)
- [Dr. Clif Johnston](https://dalideahub.ca/team/dr-clif-johnston-2/)
- [Dr. Clif Johnston](https://dalideahub.ca/team/dr-clif-johnston/)
- [Ben Bschaden](https://dalideahub.ca/team/ben-bschaden/)
- [Pat Ryan](https://dalideahub.ca/team/pat-ryan/)
- [Dr. John Newhook](https://dalideahub.ca/team/dr-john-newhook-2/)
- [Malanie Nadeau](https://dalideahub.ca/team/malanie-nadeau/)
- [Mike Morris](https://dalideahub.ca/team/mike-morris/)
- [Chris Huskilson](https://dalideahub.ca/team/chris-huskilson/)
- [Chuck Hartlen](https://dalideahub.ca/team/chuck-hartlen/)
- [Rhiannon Davies](https://dalideahub.ca/team/rhiannon-davies/)
- [Rick Jenega](https://dalideahub.ca/team/rick-jenega/)
- [Jeff Larsen](https://dalideahub.ca/team/jeff-larsen/)
- [Dr. John Newhook](https://dalideahub.ca/team/dr-john-newhook/)
- [Sean Williams](https://dalideahub.ca/team/sean-williams/)
- [Glen Hougan](https://dalideahub.ca/team/glen-hougan/)

## Founders Resources

- [Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/office-of-commercialization-and-industry-engagement/)
- [NRC- IRAP](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/nrc-irap/)
- [Office of Research Services (ORS) – Dalhousie University](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/office-of-research-services-ors-dalhousie-university/)
- [RBCx](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/rbcx/)
- [Lab2Market](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/lab2market/)
- [Enginuity](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/enginuity/)
- [Research Nova Scotia](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/research-nova-scotia/)
- [Dalhousie Tech & Innovation Law Clinic](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/dalhousie-tech-innovation-law-clinic/)
- [Export Development Program](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/export-development-program/)
- [29 Terms You Should Know Before You Invest](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/29-terms-you-should-know-before-you-invest/)
- [Nova Scotia Incentive Programs and Resources for Hiring Employees](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/nova-scotia-incentive-programs-and-resources-for-hiring-employees/)
- [Hire Co-Op Student Employees](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/hire-co-op-student-employees/)
- [Invest Nova Scotia](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/invest-nova-scotia/)
- [ACOA Programs](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/acoa-programs/)
- [ISED Testing Stream](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/ised-testing-stream/)
- [Fundica](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/fundica/)
- [Grants and government funding](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/grants-and-government-funding/)
- [Atlantic Canada business grants](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/atlantic-canada-business-grants/)
- [Next Founders](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/next-founders/)
- [Mitacs Accelerate](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/mitacs-accelerate/)
- [SR&ED: Tax Credits for Salaries and Wages](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/sred-tax-credits-for-salaries-and-wages/)
- [Futurpreneur](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/futurpreneur/)
- [ACOA Business Information Services](https://dalideahub.ca/founders_journey/acoa-business-information-services/)

## Innovation Ecosystem

- [Webinar: Determining Your Total Addressable Market Workshop](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/webinar-determining-your-total-addressable-market-workshop/)
- [Startup Atlantic Job Board](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/startup-atlantic-job-board/)
- [Manage your intellectual property](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/manage-your-intellectual-property/)
- [Business plan template](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/business-plan-template/)
- [Towards a New Understanding of Intellectual Property: IP 2.0](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/towards-a-new-understanding-of-intellectual-property-ip-2-0/)
- [MaRS Entrepreneurship 101](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/mars-entrepreneurship-101/)
- [Volta Academy](https://dalideahub.ca/innovation_ecosystem/volta-academy/)

## Impact Reports

- [Impact Report 2023/2024](https://dalideahub.ca/impact_reports/impact-report-2023-2024/) - As the Emera ideaHUB marks five years in operations, we find ourselves in a place of gratitude. We’re grateful for what we have seen grow and change since we opened our doors in 2018: for the ecosystem partners who have become colleagues and friends; for the students whose curiosity has become job opportunity; and for the start-up alumni whose ideas have become commercial products.
- [Impact Report 2022/2023](https://dalideahub.ca/impact_reports/impact-report-2022-2023/) - The Emera ideaHUB is constantly evolving and expanding our offerings, ensuring our participants are strong in their leadership and ready to invest in the local knowledge economy and beyond.
- [Impact Report 2021/2022](https://dalideahub.ca/impact_reports/impact-report-2021-2022/) - Over the past year, the Emera ideaHUB has continued to grow their central team, bringing in new members who have helped build and design programs and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- [Impact Report 2020/2021](https://dalideahub.ca/impact_reports/impact-report-2020-2021/) - As we come to a natural transition point out of pandemic life and into a new normal, this report will provide a look back not only on the 2020-21 operations of the Emera ideaHUB, but also on the cumulative results of our organization to date.
- [Impact Report 2019/2020](https://dalideahub.ca/impact_reports/impact-report-2019-2020/) - The companies built and grown in the Emera ideaHUB environment have had positive economic impacts for our region. This report will elaborate on the HUB’s success seen through the 19 startups who collectively have generated five million dollars of financing, created 20 new jobs, and generated $750,000 in revenue and paid pilots.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://dalideahub.ca/category/uncategorized/)
- [Staff](https://dalideahub.ca/category/staff/)
- [Experts in Residence](https://dalideahub.ca/category/experts-in-residence/)
- [Operating Committee](https://dalideahub.ca/category/operating-committee/)
- [Advisory Council](https://dalideahub.ca/category/advisory-council/)
- [Start a company](https://dalideahub.ca/category/start-a-company/)
- [Non-dilutive funding](https://dalideahub.ca/category/non-dilutive-funding/)
- [Grow your startup](https://dalideahub.ca/category/grow-your-startup/)
- [Research & Development](https://dalideahub.ca/category/research-and-development/)
- [Validate your idea](https://dalideahub.ca/category/validate-your-idea/)
- [Job Postings](https://dalideahub.ca/category/job-postings/)

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