Atlantic Canada Scale-Up & Investment Challenge
Two tracks for double the impact.
Investing in Atlantic Canada impact ventures in cleantech and health innovation to make a difference.
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Atlantic Canada Impact Investor Challenge
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Overview
This program accelerates early-stage cleantech and health innovation ventures by stimulating impact investments from across Canada into the Atlantic ecosystem.
Through this challenge, we’ll support and expand and diversify the Canadian impact investor community, guide new and established investors into their journey of impact investing and empower purpose-driven ventures creating cleantech and health innovation solutions in Atlantic Canada.
CLEANTECH
The Atlantic Canada Cleantech Scale-Up & Investment Challenge is partnered with Imaginal Ventures and Foresight Canada, funded by NRC IRAP and ACOA. Together, we’re taking major strides in addressing climate change and sustainability. The region is harnessing its natural resources, research expertise, and collaborative spirit to create a greener future.
HEALTH INNOVATION
The Atlantic Canada Health Scale-Up & Investment Challenge is partnered with Imaginal Ventures and Halo Health, funded by Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub. We will be shining a light on advancements in telemedicine, digital health and biotechnology, areas where this maritime haven is becoming a powerhouse of progress.
What You Can Expect
Spring facilitates a cohort of impact-curious investors and impact ventures to navigate the investment process together. Through the program, and beyond, you can expect to:
- Catalyze your launch into climate-smart and health innovation investing
- Begin to hone your investment thesis
- Join a supportive like-minded investment community to share knowledge
- Start connecting your capital to entrepreneurial solutions
Eligibility for this Challenge
This program isn’t just for investors in Atlantic Canada – any new or established investor from anywhere in Canada is welcome, including:
- Accredited investors curious to learn more about impact investing
- New investors who aren’t accredited but seeking to get started
- Entrepreneurs who have exited and are curious about investing in impact companies
- Fund managers and intrapreneurs looking to learn and support deal flow
- Those who are concerned for our climate and health care system and seeking to make a positive difference
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Curious to learn more about this program? Download our Atlantic Canada Cleantech Scale-Up & Investment Challenge Program Pack.
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