The Port of Halifax's new living lab, designed to be a global centre for collaboration on maritime innovation, especially as it pertains to the port industry, is open for business.
Located in the old Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market building on Marginal Road, the PIER (Port Innovation, Engagement and Research) will allow partners, entrepreneurs, researchers and stakeholders to solve “wicked” industry problems and uncover new commercial opportunities.
With 30,000 square feet of office space and thematic accoutrements like shipping container workspaces, the centre is backed by a roster of