Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub

Save the Date for Atlantic BIOCON 2025!📆💥 We're thrilled to announce that Atlantic BIOCON 2025 is heading to Saint John, New Brunswick, from June 3–5, 2025! Atlantic Canada’s bioeconomy is booming, and Atlantic BIOCON is your opportunity to: 🤝 Connect with industry leaders, academia, students, and government officials; 🔬 Explore cutting-edge innovations in the bioeconomy; 🔗 Build meaningful relationships and expand your network Since its launch in 2012, Atlantic BIOCON has grown into a globally recognized conference—don’t miss this chance to be part of the next chapter! Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to join us in shaping the future of the bioeconomy! #BIOCON2025 #Bioeconomy #Conference #Innovation #NewBrunswick

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur with an innovative idea in the agri-tech, clean tech, or life sciences sectors? GreenShoots, a program by Invest Nova Scotia in partnership with Bioenterprise Canada and Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub is here to turn your vision into reality. ✔️ Up to $40,000 in funding to advance your technology and business. ✔️ Tailored mentorship and guidance from industry experts. ✔️ A chance to grow, scale, and make a real impact in your industry. This is your opportunity to push boundaries, develop your innovative solutions, and contribute to Nova Scotia’s thriving ecosystem of innovation. 🌎 ⏳ Apply by Friday, February 28, 2025 Don’t miss your chance to take your idea to the next level. Apply today and let’s grow the future, together! Learn more 👉 https://hubs.la/Q0375F1N0 #InvestNovaScotia #GreenShoots #StartUpEast #WeGetInvested #CleanTech #AgriTech #LifeSciences #Entrepreneurs

Want to help shape the future of biomass traceability standards? Join BioApplied Innovation Pathways' upcoming workshop on February 19! This is your chance to weigh in and help set the course for standardized traceability. Register today: https://bit.ly/40HPQIT

Dr. Beth Mason took the stage today at the BIOFOR Conference, hosted by PAPTAC! Representing the Verschuren Centre, Beth highlighted how their cutting-edge facilities in Cape Breton, NS, are accelerating the commercial-scale deployment of biomanufacturing, smart materials, and chemicals. She was a featured speaker in the Biorefinery Testbeds: Critical Importance and Canadian Capabilities panel, which showcased key bioeconomy testbeds driving innovation across Canada. With state-of-the-art assets for commercialization, the Verschuren Centre is solidifying Nova Scotia’s place in the global bioeconomy. #Bioeconomy #Fermentation #Innovation #NovaScotia #Biorefinery

🌱⚡ Exciting news from the 2025 Minister’s Conference: Innovation in Agriculture! Our Executive Director, Rod Badcock, is presenting today on Bioeconomy Innovations in Biofuels, exploring how bio-based solutions can drive sustainability and economic growth in agriculture. He’s sharing the stage with a fantastic group of experts who are each bringing forward innovative solutions for a more sustainable future: 🔋 Rochelle Owen, Rochelle Owen Consulting – Opportunities in Agri-Voltaics 🍇 Thomas Gregoire, VITIS Vines Inc. – Envisioning Net-Zero Vines: Sustainable Approaches to Growing Virus-Free Grapevines Together, they’ll highlight how energy innovations are transforming the agriculture sector—reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and tackling climate change. Looking forward to great discussions! #AgInnovation #Bioeconomy #SustainableFarming #EnergyEfficiency #Biofuels #AgriVoltaics #NetZero

Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub is excited to be presenting at the 2025 Forest Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting, where our Executive Director Rod Badcock will share insights on advancing the bioeconomy and innovation in forestry. We hope to see you there today!🌲😊 #Forestry #AGM #NovaScotia

Meet the Vision 2025 keynote speakers, David Campbell and Don Mills, Leaders in Business, Strategy, and Economic Development! Don is a seasoned business leader, strategist, and commentator with decades of experience shaping Atlantic Canada’s economic and community landscape. As President of Crane Cove Holdings Limited and co-host of the Insights Podcast, he combines sharp analysis with a passion for fostering regional growth. Don has built and led successful ventures, including Total Marketing & Communications in Bermuda and Corporate Research Associates. A recognized expert in public opinion and market research, he’s been honoured with numerous accolades, including induction into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. David is an economic development expert and thought leader dedicated to advancing sustainable growth and workforce innovation. As President of Jupia Consultants and co-host of the Insights Podcast, he shares practical strategies and in-depth analysis to address modern economic challenges. With over 25 years of experience, including his tenure as Chief Economist for the Government of New Brunswick, David is a trusted voice on regional development. A published author and community advocate, his work inspires impactful change across Atlantic Canada and beyond. David and Don will share their expertise on how we can drive growth and support a sustainable economy in 2025 and beyond. 💡 Don't miss out on this great event - get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3BCacKW 📆Date: January 23, 2025 🕟4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍Location: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, 1625 Grafton Street, 13th Floor, South Tower, Halifax, NS #VISION2025 #NovaScotia #LifeSciences #Innovation #Bioeconomy

Join us this January to kick off 2025 with fresh insights into Atlantic Canada's economy! You'll hear from David Campbell and Don Mills, sharing their insights on Atlantic Canada, alongside three local entrepreneurs leading the way in rural innovation, life sciences, and the bioeconomy: Greg Wanger at Oberland Agriscience Inc., Kevin Sullivan at 3DBioFibR Inc., and David Boulard at Vyterra Renewables Inc. We've joined forces with IGNITE Atlantic and Life Sciences Nova Scotia to bring this event to Halifax, and we're so excited! Whether you're a part of the life sciences or bioeconomy sector, we encourage you to come out and get INSPIRED for what 2025 has to offer us and how we can take advantage of the opportunities of the communities around us! 📆Date: January 23, 2025 🕟4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍Location: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, 1625 Grafton Street, 13th Floor, South Tower, Halifax, NS REGISTER TODAY! https://bit.ly/3BCacKW #LifeSciences #Bioeconomy #Innovation #Vision2025 #NovaScotia

The bioeconomy represents a $4 trillion global opportunity—and at the recent Scaling Up Bioeconomy Conference | #ScalingUpBio in Ottawa, leaders from across the sector came together to discuss how collaboration and innovation can drive sustainable growth. Greenspring Bio was proud to highlight Nova Scotia’s progress, from #SustainableAviationFuels to #BioBasedMaterials and #IndustrialFermentation. With remarkable speakers and insights, the event showcased the power of partnerships in aligning economic growth with environmental impact. Learn how Nova Scotia is positioning itself as a leader in this transformative movement in the article below. #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #ScalingUpBio

We're thrilled that Rod Badcock, our Executive Director, will be providing an update on Nova Scotia's bioeconomy at #ScalingUpBio today! Scaling Up 2024 highlights the importance of cutting-edge biotechnologies in maximizing Canada’s natural resources, reducing carbon footprints, and positioning the country as a global leader in the shift to Net Zero. See you there! #Bioeconomy #NovaScotia #Canada #NetZero