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We're thrilled to announce the judges for the Fall Evolution Pitch Showcase! Huge thanks to these leaders for lending their expertise to support the upcoming tech talent in Newfoundland & Labrador: 🌟Craig Rowe, ICD.D – President/CEO/Co-founder, ClearRisk Inc. 🌟Nikitha Kendyala, Ph. D. – CEO/Co-founder, Nucliq Biologics Inc. 🌟Daniel (Dan) Brake – Chief Technology Officer, PolyUnity Tech Inc. 🌟Libby Carew - Regional IP Counsellor, Springboard Atlantic Inc. 🌟Colette Rogers – Business Development Advisor, Research Innovation Office, Memorial University. ⏰Registration is filling up quick, so get your tickets now at https://lu.ma/nz8a9knh #EvolutionPitchShowcase #PitchCompetition #TechStartups

🎅 Join Us for the 2024 Tech Sector Holiday Social!🎄 Celebrate the season with Genesis and techNL as we bring together Newfoundland and Labrador’s thriving tech community for an evening of networking, connection, and festive cheer. Mingle with Genesis startup founders, meet techNL members, and connect with professionals across the tech sector while enjoying food, drink, and engaging conversations. Let’s toast to a successful 2024 and an exciting 2025 ahead! Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and celebrate with peers—register with the link below! Link: https://lnkd.in/ejY8immU

We're celebrating Collins Chukwuma's Black Entrepreneur of the Year win at this year's Leaders Summit powered by Tribe! 🎉 Collins is the founder of ScanSolve, a Genesis Enterprise tech venture. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding Black entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, resilience, and excellence in building their businesses, and Collins exemplifies these qualities through his leadership at ScanSolve. The Leaders Summit, a premier event celebrating technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation, took place in Halifax on November 20, 2024, during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join us in congratulating Collins on this incredible achievement and inspiring others on their entrepreneurial journey! 🌟 📸: Alfred Burgesson/Tribe Network #LeadersSummit #BlackEntrepreneurOfTheYear #Entrepreneurship #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #ScanSolve #GenesisEnterprise

Are you ready for some exciting pitches? 🎤 Join us at the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s RBC Atrium on December 3rd for the next Evolution Pitch Showcase, where we’ll spotlight the top ventures from our fall Evolution accelerator cohort! 🚀 We will also feature a talk from our friends at Springboard Atlantic Inc. on #IPAdvantage post-pitches. Spots are limited, so register ASAP: https://lu.ma/nz8a9knh. #GenesisEvolution #TechStartups #PitchCompetition

⏱ Time is running out to apply ⏱ Join Genesis AI Garage as an AI Project Engineer! The new Genesis AI Garage is hiring recent post-secondary grads who are passionate about AI. This 1-year contract (with extension potential) offers hands-on experience developing real-world AI solutions for tech startups in a dynamic, inclusive environment. Collaborate with experts, grow your skills, and make an impact in Newfoundland and Labrador's innovation hub. 📅 Apply by November 18, 2024, via Career Beacon 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUP7pdRg #GenesisAIGarage #StJohnsNL #NowHiring #AIJobs #TechJobs

🎉 What an incredible Genesis Pitch & Pick Invitational! Congratulations to all the inspiring startups who participated, showcasing innovation, resilience, and creativity. Here’s a recap of the winners who took home top honours: 🏠 Weevva (Matt Creese, founder) claimed the Top Prize, earning $10,000, two Gardiner Centre - Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University professional development short courses, and the brand-new pitcher plant trophy by artist Ian Gillies. ⚖️ Hadamard AI (Thomas Roberts and Nathaniel Roberts, founders) was the Runner-Up, claiming $5,000, plus a valuable IP Consulting Session ($1,600 value) from Springboard Atlantic Inc. IP Advantage. They also received the Bluedrop True Blue Award and $1,500, reflecting Bluedrop ISM’s commitment to problem-solving. 🐝 Beena (Ayush Neupane and Dikson R.ajbanshi, founders) earned the Fry Family Foundation Belonging Award ($1,000), honouring their resilience and commitment to Genesis values of Community, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. 🤝 The Community Choice Award ended in a tie between NutraForge Technologies (Garreth Kippenhuck and Jager Cooper, co-founders) and atlantiq AI (Nurul B. Ibrahim and Joe Verdecampo, co-founders). Both split the $2,500 prize, received an IP Guide from Springboard Atlantic, and a one-year Business and Arts NL membership. 🍎 NutraForge was also named Top Student-Founded Company with a $2,000 prize. We can’t wait to see where these innovators go from here! 🌟 Special thanks to our panel of expert judges, Angela A., Ajay Pande, Kelly Devereaux, Ken Marshall, and Valerie Copeland, CPA, CBV, for lending their expertise and insights. And we want to give a big round of applause to our fantastic emcee, Adam Walsh. 👏 The 2024 Pitch & Pick Invitational was made possible through the generous support of Emera, Springboard Atlantic, Fry Family Foundation, and Bluedrop ISM. Genesis is also grateful for in-kind support from Gardiner Centre, Atlantic IP Advantage, Business and Arts NL, The Oat Company, and Memorial University | Conference and Event Services. 🫶 📸: Jae Hong Jin Photography #GenesisPitchAndPick #TechStartups #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #PitchCompetition

🏆 Huge congratulations to Weevva, winner of this year’s Genesis Pitch & Pick Invitational and the grand prize of $10,000! 🎉 This award includes two Gardiner Centre - Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University professional development courses and the newly unveiled pitcher plant trophy crafted by local artist Ian Gillies. The unique sculpture of our provincial flower, made of steel, represents strength and resilience, perfectly embodying the qualities of tech founders. Weevva is on a mission to simplify renting for everyone. As an all-in-one platform, it streamlines every step of the rental process, from finding tenants to managing leases. Founder Matt Creese’s commitment to this vision led him to leave a 25-year corporate career, believing Weevva could solve significant challenges in today’s housing market. Winning Pitch & Pick is a game-changer for Matt, a first-time entrepreneur, and his team at Weevva. This support provides essential funding to fuel their growth and bring new energy to the future of renting. Congratulations to Weevva for reimagining the rental experience! 🏡✨ 📸: Jae Hong Jin Photography #GenesisPitchAndPick #Weevva #TechStartup #PitchCompetition

🎉 We're excited to announce that Adam Walsh will host today's Genesis Pitch & Pick Invitational! As the host-producer of CBC Newfoundland and Labrador's popular lunch-hour radio show, The Signal, Adam brings a wealth of experience and energy to our stage. An award-winning multi-platform journalist, Adam is known for his deep connection to the community and his knack for storytelling. The event is SOLD OUT, but you can still catch all the action on our livestream starting at 3 p.m. on the Genesis YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ewCWuyae. Don't miss it! #GenesisPitchAndPick #TechStartups #NLTech #PitchCompetition

We're thrilled to announce the judges for this year's Genesis Pitch & Pick Invitational! Huge thanks to these leaders for lending their expertise to help select Newfoundland & Labrador's brightest emerging tech talents: 🌟 Angela Avery – Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Acting), Research Innovation Office, Memorial University 🌟 Ajay Pande – Co-Founder & CTO, Veristart Technologies Inc. 🌟 Kelly Devereaux – Manager of Business Operations, Emera Newfoundland and Labrador 🌟 Ken Marshall – Retired Senior VP, Rogers Communications; Genesis Board Member 🌟 Valerie Copeland, CPA, CBV – Director of Investments, Killick Capital Inc. Their insights will be invaluable as our finalists compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes! Only a handful of tickets remain for tomorrow's event—get yours at https://lu.ma/lcimw863. #GenesisPitchAndPick #TechStartups #PitchCompetition

Last week, the provincial government hosted an international economic mission, bringing together 27 Heads of Mission from around the world to explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic potential and resources. Genesis was honoured to participate in a key session at Memorial University’s Core Science Building. Our CEO, Ed J. Martin, provided an overview of Genesis to the international delegation and representatives from local industry associations. Following Ed’s presentation, four of our ventures—atlantiq AI, inVerte, PragmaClin Research Inc., and Veristart Technologies Inc.—had the opportunity to meet directly with delegates and showcase their innovative solutions. This mission aimed to give participants a deep dive into Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique culture, economic contributions, and potential for international partnerships. We’re thrilled to have been part of this exciting event and look forward to the opportunities it will unlock for the province and our tech ventures!