Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Training & Events

Atlantic Canada — Training & Events — 77 active and category-matched programs across Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PE, NL). Breakdown: 47 event, 25 networking, 5 credential. Administered by organizations including Digital Nova Scotia, Food & Beverage Atlantic, COVE, Volta, CEED. Every listing carries a verification date; click through to the official program page for deadlines and amounts.

All 77 programs

• Events and Workshops — Black Business Initiative · event
  BBI hosts events and workshops on various business topics such as digital strategy, AI for operational excellence, and climate incentives for small businesses. BBI also hosts larger events including the annual Black…
• Black Business Summit and 30th Anniversary Gala — Black Business Initiative · event
  BBI's flagship annual event celebrating 30 years. The 2026 summit theme is 'Innovation in Motion: The Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada,' held March 19-20, 2026 at the Halifax Convention Center.
• Resources and Networking — Black Business Initiative · networking
  BBI provides access to knowledge, tools, networking opportunities, and a Black business directory to help Black businesses grow and connect within the broader business community.
• Bilingual Grant Writing Workshop for Black Nonprofits — Black Business Initiative · event
  Virtual bilingual grant writing workshops open to all Black nonprofits across Canada, delivered as part of the SBCCI program support.
• Events and Workshops — CBDC Blue Water · event
  Regular events and workshops hosted or co-hosted by CBDC Blue Water for entrepreneurs in rural HRM, listed on Eventbrite. Open to collaboration with private, public, or non-profit organizations.
• Coffee Talk — Centre for Women in Business · networking
  A weekly networking session for women entrepreneurs at all stages from pre-startup through growing (excluding high-growth). Provides a regular opportunity for connection, peer support, and community building.
• International Women — Centre for Women in Business · event
  CWB's largest annual event and Atlantic Canada's biggest IWD celebration, featuring inspiring speakers, networking, and community building for women-identifying and gender diverse business owners.
• Virtual Power Lunch — Centre for Women in Business · event
  A virtual lunch-hour learning series for women entrepreneurs at pre-startup through growing stages, featuring presentations from members and external speakers on business topics.
• Networking Events — Centre for Women in Business · event
  Regular community networking events held across Nova Scotia including Networking Nights, Networking Lunches, and themed networking experiences. Both free and paid events are available.
• Ocean Connector Events — COVE · event
  Recurring networking and knowledge-sharing events on specific marine technology topics, bringing the COVE community together for presentations and discussion.
• Atlantic Northeast Marine Innovation Corridor — COVE · networking
  A cross-border ecosystem of collaboration connecting New England states to the Maritime provinces, bringing together collective strengths from both regions for marine innovation.
• International Partnerships (Rostock + Norway MOU) — COVE · networking
  Partnerships with ocean technology organizations in Norway and Germany (Rostock) for sharing global sector expertise, co-developing new technologies, and enabling international market access.
• COVE Demo Day — COVE · event
  Annual event connecting global industry, investors, defence end users, and government to see proven, deployable marine technology in action and facilitate business deals. 2026 event: June 11.
• COVE Community Network — COVE · networking
  A collaborative community of 50+ member organizations spanning marine technology companies, defence contractors, research institutes, government agencies, and post-secondary institutions, providing networking…
• Digital Nova Scotia Membership — Digital Nova Scotia · networking
  Tiered membership program for organizations and individuals in Nova Scotia's tech sector, providing access to networking events, training programs, job portal, member directory, promotions, insurance benefits, and…
• Microcredential Program: Practical Utilization of AI — Digital Nova Scotia · credential
  Microcredential program in collaboration with StFX focusing on practical AI utilization, offered in two streams: AI for IT/Programming/Development and AI for Marketing/Communications. Limited to 30 participants per…
• AI Discovery Series — Digital Nova Scotia · event
  A series of one-day, in-person workshops across Nova Scotia providing SMEs with practical introductions to AI, covering topics like making AI work for non-technical users, automating knowledge work with AI agents, and…
• Executive Lounge Events — Digital Nova Scotia · event
  Invitation-only events for senior leaders from industry, government, and research, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and curated networking opportunities on strategic tech topics.
• Community Events Calendar — Digital Nova Scotia · event
  A comprehensive calendar of tech community events in Nova Scotia aggregating DNS-organized events and partner/community events, including meetups, workshops, hackathons, networking socials, and industry showcases.
• Member-to-Member Marketplace — Digital Nova Scotia · networking
  A virtual marketplace exclusively for DNS members to promote services, special offerings, and discounts to other members, encouraging collaboration and member-to-member business.
• PMP Certification Prep Training — Digital Nova Scotia · credential
  Instructor-led course providing PMP training hours and exam preparation, guided by PMI-approved instructors.
• Industry Events and Networking — Digital Nova Scotia · event
  Regular schedule of tech community events including AI showcases, networking mixers, workshops, cybersecurity talks, and community meetups across Nova Scotia.
• Tuesday Lunch & Learn Series — IGNITE Atlantic · event
  A recurring weekly Lunch & Learn series hosted at IGNITE Atlantic locations, covering business topics including accounting, marketing, government programs, leadership, publishing, AI/vibe coding, export development, and…
• IGNITING Women in Business — IGNITE Atlantic · event
  A recurring event series hosted by IGNITE Atlantic focused on women entrepreneurs. Sessions feature guest speakers covering topics such as mindset, burnout prevention, boundaries, and self-care for women in business.
• Networking Events — IGNITE Atlantic · networking
  IGNITE Atlantic organizes recurring networking events including Business Buzz Speed Networking sessions, Spark Tank (reverse pitch events), and AI Mixer & Showcase events, connecting entrepreneurs, business owners, and…
• Atlantic Venture Forum 2026 — IGNITE Atlantic · event
  A two-day technology and entrepreneurship conference at the Halifax Convention Centre featuring a technology showcase of early-stage and growth-stage Atlantic Canadian companies, investor networking, and business…
• Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) — Invest Nova Scotia · credential
  The CITP is the highest level of professional accreditation for international business and trade professionals in Canada, offered through FITT in partnership with Invest Nova Scotia.
• Local Network and Partner Access — LaunchPad PEI · networking
  LaunchPad PEI provides clients with access to its established network of partner organizations including post-secondary institutions (UPEI, Holland College), settlement services (IRSA PEI), industry associations…
• Propel Founder Community and Alumni Network — Propel · networking
  Propel offers a community network of active and alumni startup companies. The ecosystem includes group meetups, lunch and learns, Founder Real Talk sessions, and an online ecosystem directory where members can connect.
• Propel Alumni Community & Network — Propel · networking
  Propel maintains an active alumni community and network that includes over 400 companies that have gone through the accelerator. The community provides ongoing peer support, networking, group meetups, fireside chats…
• Tribe Network Membership — Tribe Network · networking
  Free membership in a community of racialized people pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada, providing access to mentorship, coaching, workshops, online learning, referrals, grants, and networking…
• AI Showcase and Mixer — Volta · event
  A monthly community event series featuring AI project showcases from startups, companies, and academic institutions, along with speakers and networking opportunities for the Atlantic Canadian AI community.
• Volta Lunch & Learns — Volta · event
  Free educational sessions covering topics key to building a startup, led by experienced advisors and industry experts. Topics include accounting, cloud services, financial strategy, product development, HR, legal…
• AI Mixer & Showcase — Volta · event
  Monthly community events at 6PM featuring AI showcases, speakers, and networking opportunities for the startup and tech community.
• Volta Builder Network — Volta · networking
  A growing network connecting AI specialists, developers, startup founders, organizational builders, and independent builders for peer learning, deal flow, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Host an Event at Volta — Volta · event
  Volta offers external organizers the ability to host events at their space, providing support with space, logistics, and promotion to bring founders together for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and…
• Entrepreneurial Edge — CEED · event
  A free monthly 60-minute online workshop introducing aspiring entrepreneurs to local resources, business planning approaches, and CEED's programs and financial support.
• Ask The Expert Workshop Series — CEED · event
  An ongoing monthly online workshop series where experts in various fields volunteer to share knowledge and skills with CEED alumni and entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia.
• CEED Alumni — CEED · networking
  Alumni directory.
• The Hub NS — CEED · networking
  Nova Scotia's online business community platform providing connections, conversations, and learning for entrepreneurs.
• Funding Readiness Workshop — CEED · event
  A live workshop to help entrepreneurs understand exactly what lenders look for before applying for a business loan.
• Build48 — Genesis Centre · event
  An annual 48-hour event where participants go from zero to a launched product in an intensive startup sprint. Next edition scheduled for March 28-29, 2026.
• Business Basics — Planet Hatch · event
  Hour-long information session on the basics of starting a business, covering business plans, registration, business structure, and funding options, delivered by a Business Startup Specialist.
• Marketing Basics — Planet Hatch · event
  One-hour workshop on foundational marketing concepts, strategies, and tools, hosted by Ignite to help participants make informed marketing decisions.
• Hatch Connect — Planet Hatch · networking
  Networking event for entrepreneurs to forge connections with peers and explore partnerships, featuring 2-minute startup pitches from three entrepreneurs.
• Open Office Wednesday — Planet Hatch · event
  Free weekly drop-in day every Wednesday, providing access to Planet Hatch's Community Zone, Hot Desks, and more from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• IP Awareness Events and Training — Springboard Atlantic · event
  IP awareness events and training sessions delivered by Regional IP Counsellors across Atlantic Canada to educate startups and entrepreneurs about intellectual property. Attendance is a prerequisite for certain IP…
• Dual-Use Technology Summit — Springboard Atlantic · event
  A summit convened by Springboard Atlantic and network member universities to explore dual-use technology (civilian and defence applications), held in Fredericton, February 25-26, 2026.
• Springboard Atlantic Events — Springboard Atlantic · event
  Springboard Atlantic hosts events related to research commercialization, technology transfer, and industry collaboration in Atlantic Canada, including summits and sector-specific convenings.
• Springboard Atlantic Newsletter — Springboard Atlantic · networking
  Email newsletter providing updates on Springboard Atlantic activities, research commercialization stories, and innovation ecosystem news in Atlantic Canada.

Each program is independently listed and linked to its official page. To search across all 385 Atlantic Canada business support programs, visit navigator.aicrafted.ca.