Ignite Labs and Dalhousie University hosted a startup weekend-style event this past weekend to encourage ocean technology companies in Southwestern Nova Scotia.
At the Launch Oceans event in Yarmouth, teams of students, researchers and community members worked on ocean-related business ideas over the weekend. After interacting with ocean experts to validate the ideas, they pitched their startups to judges for prize money.
The winners will now work with Innovar Inc., which will provide workshops on validating ideas, make connections to ocean industry experts and provide mentorship. All teams