Category: Concluded Events

Are you an export-ready SME? Seeking R&D? Intrigued by global commercialization? All of the above? Join us for the second Export Café YYT Session, hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service, featuring special guest Jean Léger of NRC-IRAP. 

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/export-cafe-yyt-featuring-jean-leger-of-nrc-irap-tickets-1987603510605?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: May 7th, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Co. Innovation Centre

Description

Global trade is changing rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up. The Trade Commissioner Service and Government of Canada partners at the frontlines to help you navigate through this evolving landscape. Join your local St. John’s-based Trade Commissioners, along with Special guest Jean Léger from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program at Export Café YYT. Jean will speak about NRC-IRAP’s international programming, and how they support companies with international R&D partnerships. 

Export Café YYT is a bi-monthly drop-in session hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in collaboration with Co. Innovation Centre. These sessions are designed to help Newfoundland and Labrador export-ready companies explore, prepare for, and grow in international markets. We can help refine your international business strategy, leverage our extensive network of Trade Commissioners around the world, and dive into TCS programs and services.

If your company is growth-stage, R&D-active, or ready to take your product or service global, this session was built for you.

Gloves Off: Patent Realities for Life Science Companies
April 29, 2026 | 10-11:20 a.m. ADT | Hybrid

Hosted by Springboard, Life Sciences Nova Scotia, PEI BioAlliance, Bounce, Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, ResearchNB

Building a strong patent portfolio in the life sciences industry isn’t just about innovation—it’s about strategy, timing, and making tough financial decisions. Gloves Off: Patent Realities for Life Science Companies is a candid, no-nonsense workshop designed to give founders and innovators a clear view of what it really takes to protect intellectual property in this space.

This session dives into the true costs of patenting—from initial filings to multi-jurisdictional prosecution—and unpacks realistic timelines that often stretch 3–7+ years. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to prioritize filings when budgets are tight, when it may actually make sense not to patent, and how to leverage alternative strategies such as trade secrets.

Whether you’re building your first IP strategy or reassessing your current approach, this workshop will help you make smarter, more informed decisions with limited resources.

Speaker:

David Nauman
Patent Agent, Partner, BLG

David Nauman is a registerd patent agent in Canada and the US, specializing in patent protection strategy for clients in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors. He advises corporate, government, and academic organizations on building and managing patent portfolios, with expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemistry, and oil and gas.

He brings hands-on research experience from his time at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and a biotechnology startup, with a scientific background in synthetic organic chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and cell surface remodeling.

Wednesday, April 29

10:00 am – 11:30 am Atlantic

in-person & virtual

Register

AI for Export Bootcamp
Application deadline extended: April 20, 2026

This program, supported through ATIGS, is designed to help companies use AI to accelerate international growth. Participants will explore practical workflows including market intelligence, lead generation, localization, and business development through hands-on training and guided implementation.

Companies that complete the bootcamp may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $2,500 to cover subscription costs for approved AI tools.

Learn more.

April 16, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. NDT | JAG Soundhouse

Join techNL for an evening celebrating the people and companies shaping Newfoundland and Labrador’s tech community. From emerging startups to established leaders, this is a chance to come together, connect with peers, and celebrate the innovation and momentum building across the province.

Learn more: https://technl.ca/technl-industry-awards-2026/

NL Health Services Health Innovation Summit 2025: Refocusing Health-Care Innovation

From November 3–6, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS), in collaboration with the Health Care Foundation, will host the Health Innovation Summit 2025 — a province-wide gathering dedicated to reimagining how we deliver and sustain healthcare.

This annual event brings together healthcare leaders, researchers, innovators, and system partners to explore transformative approaches that move healthcare upstream. With this year’s theme, “Refocusing Health-Care Innovation: Active Approaches to Population Health and Well-Being,” the Summit will highlight the shift toward prevention, early intervention, and community-led solutions that strengthen both system sustainability and patient outcomes.

At the heart of this effort is NLHS’ partnership with healthcare foundations across the province. Together, they’re championing innovation, funding promising ideas, and accelerating projects that improve population health and well-being for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

In-person attendance at this year’s Summit is by invitation only due to limited capacity, but virtual registration is open to the public — offering an opportunity for anyone passionate about health innovation to take part in shaping the future of care in Newfoundland and Labrador.

👉 Learn more and register virtually: Health Innovation Summit 2025

Innovation Week 2025: Scaling Companies, Expanding Markets, Empowering Talent

Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest tech event of the year returns October 27–29, 2025 — and this year’s Innovation Week is all about scale, strategy, and success.

Hosted across the St. John’s Convention Centre and the Co. Innovation Centre, Innovation Week 2025 will bring together founders, executives, investors, and tech talent from across Atlantic Canada and beyond to tackle the real challenges of scaling companies, diversifying markets, and building world-class teams.

The agenda features global leaders and homegrown success stories — from Michele Romanow (Clearco Co-Founder, Dragons’ Den) on scaling culture and innovation, to Dan Shaw (Fiix, former Blackberry) on sales and sustainable growth, and Mohannad El-Barachi (Wrk.com, SweetIQ) on venture building in the AI age. Newfoundland and Labrador innovators from Kraken Robotics, Solace Power, Bluedrop ISM, Nasdaq Verafin, and Colab will also take the stage, sharing insights from companies that are driving global impact from right here at home.

Beyond the sessions, attendees can connect and celebrate the tech community at TechFest: Battle of the Tech Bands, and catch The Genesis Pitch, where founders compete for $45,000 in prizes and a place among NL’s next wave of innovators.

Whether you’re a founder, builder, or believer in Atlantic Canada’s tech ecosystem, Innovation Week 2025 is where ideas turn into action — and where the next chapter of growth begins.

👉 Learn more and register: innovationweeknl.ca

ProCURE 2025 — Advancing HealthTech Procurement Across Canada

October 22–24, 2025 | JAG Hotel, St. John’s, NL
procure2025.ca

A first-of-its-kind national conference is coming to Newfoundland and Labrador this fall. ProCURE 2025 will bring together healthcare procurement professionals, innovators, and system leaders from across Canada to tackle one of the sector’s most pressing challenges—how to improve and modernize the way we procure innovation in healthcare.

Hosted in St. John’s from October 22–24, 2025, ProCURE featured three days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and actionable strategy development aimed at creating a national playbook for procuring innovative health technologies.

The event is being delivered by techNL’s Bounce Health Innovation in partnership with Nucleus Ventures Inc., with support from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Industry, Energy and Technologyand additional regional partners.

We’re especially grateful for the support that helps make events like ProCURE more accessible for startups and scaling HealthTech companies—giving them the opportunity to participate on a national stage and contribute directly to shaping the future of healthcare procurement in Canada.

For more details and registration information, visit procure2025.ca.

(Official release: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – June 17, 2025)

HLTH USA 2025 – October 19–22

Bounce Health Innovation is leading an Atlantic Canadian delegation to HLTH USA 2025 in Las Vegas, October 19–22. This premier global health innovation conference brings together digital health leaders, investors, and innovators from around the world to explore cutting-edge solutions, trends, and opportunities in healthcare.

As part of the delegation, Atlantic Canadian companies will have the chance to showcase their innovations in a “Healthcare Innovation from Canada” booth, alongside partners from Ontario and Quebec. Participants gain exposure to key industry leaders, potential collaborators, and investors, while sharing the region’s growing impact in the digital health space.

We extend our sincere thanks to ACOA and the four Atlantic provinces for their support, which helps make events like HLTH more accessible for startups and scaling companies. Their backing allows Atlantic Canadian innovators to showcase their solutions on a global stage, connect with potential collaborators and investors, and share the region’s growing impact in digital health.

MedTech Conference 2025 – October 5–8, 2025

Bounce Health Innovation led the Atlantic Canadian delegation at MedTech 2025, held October 5–8 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event brought together medtech innovators from around the world to explore breakthroughs in healthcare, from artificial intelligence and diagnostics to wearable technology and emerging regulatory pathways.

Our booth showcased some of Atlantic Canada’s most innovative HealthTech companies, including Sona Nanotech, Takaya Technology, Fonemed, 3DBioFibR, Partner International, PragmaClin, Myomar Molecular, XO Technology, and Ring Rescue. Attendees had the opportunity to meet these companies, learn about their solutions, and explore collaboration opportunities.

Through more than 100 sessions, panel discussions, and networking events, the delegation gained insights into global medtech trends and shared Atlantic Canada’s growing impact in the sector. This year’s conference highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of healthcare—keeping patients moving and the industry advancing.

We extend our sincere thanks to ACOA and the four Atlantic provinces for their support, which helps make events like MedTech more accessible for startups and scaling companies. Their backing allows Atlantic Canadian innovators to showcase their solutions on a global stage and connect with peers, investors, and collaborators.

BioPort Atlantic 2025 — September 16–18 | Halifax, NS

BioPort Atlantic returns from September 16 to 18, 2025, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel as Atlantic Canada’s premier life sciences summit. Hosted by Life Sciences Nova Scotia, the annual event brings together industry leaders, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of biotech and life sciences across the region.

This year’s theme, “Innovating for Impact: Scaling Life Sciences Together,” focused on accelerating growth and collaboration across Atlantic Canada’s life sciences ecosystem. Bounce Health Innovation was proud to support and participate in this year’s conference alongside several Newfoundland and Labrador companies showcasing the province’s growing strength in HealthTech and BioTech innovation.

Learn more about the event at lifesciencesnovascotia.ca/bioportatlantic.