Live eJet Motor Demo With Duxion Motors
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join us next Thursday, February 6th for a very exciting live demo! Duxion Motors, an organization focused on sustainable transportation, has been working tirelessly on their eJet Propulsion System in COIC’s Light Industrial space and we’re very excited for them to showcase their work!

Company Profile - Genoa Design Ltd
2025-02-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join us for our first company profile of 2025, featuring Genoa Design Ltd., a leader in 3D modeling and production design for shipbuilding and ocean industries. On February 13th, discover their stories of innovation, key milestones, and industry expertise as they work on major navy and coast guard programs in Canada and the United States.

Canadian Space Agency Webinar
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns)
Canada is preparing to develop a utility vehicle for the lunar surface. Canadian Space Agency (CSA) representatives will present an overview of space exploration activities in Canada focused on the Moon and an outline of the plans for the lunar utility vehicle followed by a question-and-answer session.
The overview seeks to introduce the lunar utility vehicle that was announced in Budget 2023. The intent of the webinar is to get everyone thinking about how they can contribute to this exciting space exploration mission.
Details on procurement activities, challenges, technologies, science, and more will be provided. A 30-minute question-and-answer session will follow the CSA presentation.
Interested in attending our in-person “watch party”? We will be hosting a viewing of this CSA webinar at COIC (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A). Email lucas@coic.co to reserve your spot. Seats are limited!

From Source to Insight: Data Governance in AI - Workshop With Peter Rawsthorne
2025-02-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
A 90-minute practical guide to building trustworthy AI systems through data provenance, quality, and security – from enterprise solutions to personal AI projects
Join Co. Innovation Centre on February 25th as we host our first workshop with Peter Rawsthorne – From Source to Insight: Data Governance in AI. Join Peter as he provides attendees with a 90-minute practical guide to building trustworthy AI systems through data provenance, quality, and security – from enterprise solutions to personal AI projects. Whether you use AI in a corporate environment or personal projects, this workshop provides practical applications for any instance of AI use.
Date: February 25th, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre
Full workshop description can be found below.

Workshop Description
Description: This 1.5-hour workshop explores the foundational elements of building reliable AI systems through effective data management. Participants will learn how data governance, provenance, lineage, quality, and security work together to create trustworthy AI applications, with practical applications for both corporate environments and personal AI use. The workshop particularly emphasizes these concepts in the context of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, making it relevant for organizations and individuals alike.
Through a combination of instruction and hands-on activities, participants will explore essential practices for managing data throughout its lifecycle. The workshop covers establishing basic data governance frameworks, tracking data origins and transformations, implementing fundamental quality assessment methods, and applying core security measures. Interactive exercises include rapid data source inventorying, basic lineage mapping, and developing simplified governance strategies that participants can immediately apply to their AI projects.
Given the time constraints, the workshop will focus on the most crucial aspects of each topic: basic governance policies and roles, essential provenance documentation methods, fundamental lineage tracking, key quality metrics, and critical security controls. While the 1.5-hour format necessitates a high-level overview rather than deep dives, participants will leave with practical tools and strategies they can begin implementing immediately. The session leverages the facilitator’s real-world experience as a data architect to provide actionable insights and practical examples across various sectors.
About Peter Rawsthorne
Peter is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in data governance, data quality, data security, technical architecture, and leadership. He excels in designing and implementing robust data management frameworks that support AI-driven initiatives by ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance. His expertise in architecting secure and compliant data systems aligns with ethical and regulatory standards, laying a strong foundation for AI applications. By integrating data governance principles into AI practices, Peter helps organizations streamline processes, enhance data quality, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations. His leadership skills enable him to guide cross-functional teams in adopting data governance frameworks that support AI innovation, fostering a culture of responsible AI use. This convergence of data governance and AI governance elevates data management and ensures that AI systems operate ethically and effectively, driving business success and competitive advantage.
Find Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prawsthorne/

Remote Operations Coffee Chat: Land, Sea, & Air
2025-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join us for a thought-provoking coffee chat exploring the latest innovations and challenges in remote operations across land, sea, and air, featuring Kraken Robotics, Altomaxx, and C-CORE. This casual session, in partnership with Oceans Advance, will foster conversations on how industries are leveraging remote technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, discuss current trends, and connect with professionals from organizations driving innovation in their industries. This is a perfect opportunity to exchange ideas and build connections over a cup of coffee.
Date: March 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A)

ABOUT KRAKEN
Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company providing complex subsea sensors, batteries, and robotic systems. Our high-resolution 3D acoustic imaging solutions and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada and has offices in North and South America and Europe.
ABOUT ALTOMAXX
Altomaxx is a professional drone service company based in St John’s NL. Altomaxx specializes in unique drone solutions such as offshore inspections, confined space inspections and drone based bathymetry, magnetometry, ground penetrating radar, fugitive emissions among others. Altomaxx has worked in more than 30 countries on 5 continents with our Head Office located in St. John’s. AltoMaxx is also the sole global certification body for ISO 21384-3: Unmanned Flight and certifying companies across the globe setting the standard for excellence and safety for unmanned flight.
ABOUT C-CORE

C-CORE is a Canadian Research and Development (R&D) Corporation that creates value in the private and public sectors by undertaking applied R&D, generating knowledge, developing technology solutions and driving innovation. Established in 1975, C-CORE is now a multi-disciplinary R&D organization with world-leading capability in remote sensing, with a specialization in satellite-based earth observation, geospatial analysis and deep learning techniques. C-CORE has 50 years of experience in the advancement of technologies for environmental and industrial monitoring, marine surveillance and natural resource management, particularly in the Arctic. C-CORE has a proven track record in building and leading international efforts to operationalize space technologies including geospatial data management and effect their successful integration into end-user operations.

Trademarks, Branding & Protecting your Business - Webinar With Springboard Atlantic
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join Erin Best of Stewart McKelvey to learn how to protect your brand and navigate trademark law in this must-attend webinar.
In today’s global market, your brand is everything. Join Springboard Atlantic and Erin Best, Partner and Trademark Agent at Stewart McKelvey, for an insightful webinar on trademarks, branding, and how to protect your business. You’ll learn the difference between unregistered and registered trademarks, along with key considerations and best practices for preventing infringement. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, this session will provide valuable tools to ensure you have a sound strategy for protecting your brand.
Speaker bio: https://stewartmckelvey.com/people/best-erin/
Virtual option: ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91607480116?pwd=[REDACTED]
In person option: For anyone who would like to attend in-person, the webinar will take place at the Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd, St. John’s. Please e-mail lucas@coic to secure your in person spot!

Space Technology Capabilities Forum
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join COIC and techNL on March 24th from 11:00 – 12:30 for an informal discussion on Space Technologies!
This is an opportunity to showcase your business, as we are providing organizations with a platform to highlight their potential space technology capabilities to a wide audience.

Defence & Aerospace Workshop with DRDC, ACADA, The Launch, NRC-OCRE, & ERI
2025-03-24 14:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns)
Join Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA), Marine Institute – The Launch, National Research Council Canada – Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering (NRC – OCRE), Energy Research & Innovation Newfoundland & Labrador (ERI) and Co. Innovation Centre (COIC) for a Defence & Aerospace Workshop.
Hear about:

DRDC’s science & technology program in underwater technology, in support of Canada’s national defence;

How local companies employ a dual-use technologies strategy for growth; and

Learn about the NATO DIANA Program and how you can participate, and about the NATO DIANA Network Test Centres at NRC-OCRE and MI – the Launch.

The presentations and panel discussions will run from 2:00 – 4:00 pm with a social from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
View the full agenda here: Defence and Aerospace Workshop Agenda.

Smart Seas: The AI Revolution in Maritime (Hosted by Nikaxu and Lir Maritime Consulting)
2025-05-06 08:30 - 11:00 (America/St_Johns)
Co. Innovation Centre is looking forward to hosting Smart Seas: The AI Revolution in Maritime, presented by Nikaxu and Lir Maritime!
Description
The maritime industry is undergoing a transformation, with artificial intelligence leading the way toward increased efficiency, automation, and sustainability. Nikaxu and Lir Maritime join forces to revolutionize the maritime industry using the power of artificial intelligence. This exclusive gathering is an opportunity for maritime companies to learn how AI is shaping the future and how to navigate these waves of innovation. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the AI revolution! See you there!
Date: May 6th, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A)

Digital Resource Initiative Coffee Chat
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
We are excited to welcome Dwayne Hopkins to the team as he brings his Digital Resource Initiative program to Co. Innovation Centre, in partnership with techNL, Energy NL, and Mining Industry NL. As a part of the strategic programming at COIC, the Digital Resource Initiative (DRI) leverages the strength of the technology sector to expand the expertise and technology skill set to rapidly and digitally transform Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy and mining sectors. This is done by using advanced and disruptive technologies to enhance operational efficiency, build company resilience, and improve safety in operation.
As we kick off the Digital Resource Initiative through COIC, Dwayne and Beverley Bishop, COO of Energy NL, will be joining us for a Coffee Chat to discuss the program in more detail. Join us May 15th to learn how the DRI can leverage digital solutions to bring value to Mining, Energy, and more.
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A)

Foundations of AI Prompt Engineering with Peter Rawsthorne
2025-05-21 09:00 - 22:45 (America/St_Johns)
Join us for the first workshop in our AI For Startups Workshop Series, led by Peter Rawsthorne: Foundations of AI Prompt Engineering!
Dive into the world of AI with our introductory workshop designed for professionals across all industries and innovative thinkers alike. This hands-on session covers the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs), their capabilities, and how to effectively communicate with them through prompt engineering. Participants will learn core prompting techniques, explore real-world applications, and practice crafting prompts that deliver results for various needs including content creation, customer service automation, market research, personal productivity, creative projects, and organizational innovation. Whether you’re part of an established company, a growing startup, a nonprofit organization, an educational institution, or pursuing independent ventures, this workshop equips you with practical AI skills to transform your ideas into reality.
Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 10:45am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre
This workshop is the perfect start to learning how AI can support your ideas, no matter what industry you’re in or what stage of growth you’re at!
About Peter Rawsthorne

Peter Rawsthorne brings over three decades of hands-on experience making technology work for real-world problems. As both an educator and tech professional, Peter has helped businesses of all sizes use AI tools effectively, from startups to government agencies. With a background that includes teaching college-level technology courses, building smart search systems, and managing large data projects, Peter understands how to explain complex AI concepts in simple, practical terms. His experience spans from early AI applications in 2018 to the latest developments in 2025, giving him a unique perspective on how these tools have evolved. Peter specializes in helping people discover practical ways to use AI in their work without needing to become technical experts themselves. His approachable teaching style makes learning about AI accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background, ensuring you’ll walk away with skills you can use right away.
Find Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prawsthorne/

Intro to Sales in Tech with Johanna Brown (Hosted by techNL)
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/St_Johns)
Event organizers: techNL
Interested in sales in our local tech sector but not sure where to start? Attend techNL’s workshop, hosted at COIC, to learn the basics and explore how to break into the field.
Hear from the founder of Rivet, Johanna Brown who will also moderate a Q&A session with representatives from Spellbook and Colab. This is a session you do not want to miss out on!
Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A)

Industry Insights with Oceans Advance
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/St_Johns)
Join us for our first session of our Industry Insight Coffee Chat Series — our new speaker series bringing together leaders from key industry associations to share firsthand perspectives on the current state of their sectors. Our first session features Shelly Petten, Executive Director of Oceans Advance!
Shelly joins us representing the Oceans sector, and will share candid insights on:

Industry priorities and challenges

Innovation opportunities and technological shifts

Workforce trends and skills in demand

Market outlook and growth opportunities

Collaborative and dual-use angles across sectors

These coffee chats offer a unique opportunity to gain timely insights into industry-specific challenges, emerging trends, and the outlook for the year ahead. Whether you’re part of the sector, interested in collaborating across sectors, or simply interested in how industries are evolving, this series will leave you informed, inspired, and better connected.
Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre

Co. Innovation Centre's 1-Year Anniversary Social!
2025-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns)
It’s time to celebrate a year of innovation!
Co. Innovation Centre is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary with a community social event on Friday, June 6th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM!
Come enjoy an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and celebration, featuring Wood Pizza’s food truck, guided tours of the space, and interactive demos showcasing innovation within our province.
This milestone is a celebration of the incredible progress and partnerships that have emerged across Newfoundland and Labrador’s innovation ecosystem. It’s also a great opportunity to meet fellow innovators, stakeholders, and changemakers making an impact in the province.
We can’t wait to see you there and thank you for being part of our journey!
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Co. Innovation Centre Greenhouse (weather permitting)

Advanced Prompt Engineering and Deep Research - Workshop with Peter Rawsthorne
2025-06-25 09:00 - 10:45 (America/St_Johns)
Register now for the second workshop in Peter Rawsthornes AI For Startups series: Advanced Prompt Engineering & Deep Research.
Advanced Prompt Engineering and Deep Research is a comprehensive 90-minute session designed to elevate participants’ AI interaction skills beyond foundational knowledge. The workshop equips intermediate AI users, college students, life-long learners, and mid-tier professionals with advanced prompt engineering techniques including persona assignment, structured output requests, and sophisticated methods like Chain-of-Thought and ReAct prompting to achieve more precise AI responses. Participants explore innovative voice interactions with AI for brainstorming and idea generation, coupled with Socratic questioning methods to critically evaluate AI outputs. The session also covers AI-powered deep research methodologies, teaching participants how to conduct comprehensive information gathering, extract nuanced insights, and critically assess AI-generated content using frameworks like CRAAP+AI to ensure accuracy and reliability. Through hands-on activities and interactive exercises, the workshop emphasizes AI as a collaborative partner that augments human intelligence while maintaining the essential role of critical thinking and human oversight in all AI interactions.
Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 10:45am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd.)

About Peter Rawsthorne

Peter Rawsthorne brings over three decades of hands-on experience making technology work for real-world problems. As both an educator and tech professional, Peter has helped businesses of all sizes use AI tools effectively, from startups to government agencies. With a background that includes teaching college-level technology courses, building smart search systems, and managing large data projects, Peter understands how to explain complex AI concepts in simple, practical terms. His experience spans from early AI applications in 2018 to the latest developments in 2025, giving him a unique perspective on how these tools have evolved. Peter specializes in helping people discover practical ways to use AI in their work without needing to become technical experts themselves. His approachable teaching style makes learning about AI accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background, ensuring you’ll walk away with skills you can use right away.
Find Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prawsthorne/

Industry Insights with CME and PolyUnity
2025-06-26 09:00 - 22:15 (America/St_Johns)
Join us for our second Industry Insights Coffee Chat where we gain insights on Newfoundland & Labrador’s Manufacturing sector, featuring David Haire of CME and Jacqueline Lee of PolyUnity.
This session brings together leaders and changemakers to explore the evolving landscape of manufacturing and its intersections with innovation, workforce development, and cross-sector opportunities. This conversation will explore:

Industry priorities and pressing challenges

Innovation opportunities and technological shifts transforming manufacturing

Workforce trends and emerging skillsets in demand

The market outlook and regional/global growth opportunities

Collaborative and dual-use potential across other sectors such as energy, aerospace, and digital industries

Expect candid insights, practical reflections, and opportunities to connect with peers over coffee in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re part of the manufacturing sector or exploring partnerships, innovation, or talent development in NL, this session offers a valuable window into one of our province’s critical industries.
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd.)

Industry Insights with ACADA and Virtual Marine
2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:15 (America/St_Johns)
Join us on Tuesday, June 8th, for our third coffee chat in our Industry Insights Series, featuring Victoria Belbin of ACADA and Randy Billard of Virtual Marine!
Drop by Co. Innovation Centre to hear what’s happening in the Aerospace & Defence sector in Newfoundland & Labrador. Victoria & Randy will discuss industry priorities and challenges, innovation opportunities, growth opportunities, dual-use angles, and more.
You won’t want to miss this insightful discussion on one of Newfoundland & Labrador’s critical sectors!
Register here:
Date: Tuesday, July 8th
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre

Welcome to NL: A New Chapter in Innovation (Hosted by CGI)
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Join us at Co. Innovation Center for a special event as we welcome CGI, a Canadian founded, global IT leader, to Newfoundland and Labrador!
Be part of a milestone moment as we celebrate the opening of their new office in St. John’s, NL, where CGI is planting roots in our innovation ecosystem, bringing cutting edge expertise, a collaborative spirit, and long-term commitment to local growth. This event offers a first look at their vision, services, and partnership opportunities across a variety of industries, and is an exciting opportunity to connect, celebrate and play a part in the next chapter of innovation and growth in our province.
ABOUT CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is a Canadian owned and headquartered company and one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. CGI is insights-driven and outcomes-based, helping clients accelerate returns on their investments. Across hundreds of locations worldwide, CGI provides comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services – globally informed and locally delivered.
To learn more about CGI, visit them at their website.

Industry Insights Featuring econext
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:15 (America/Toronto)
Co. Innovation Centre’s Industry Insights series resumes this fall with a special focus on the Cleantech sector, featuring Laura Barron & Colin Corbett from econext!
Join us at COIC on September 25th for an engaging coffee chat as Laura and Colin share their perspectives on the cleantech sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. They’ll also provide some information on ongoing econext programs, as well as exciting insight on their upcoming conference.
This interactive session will provide valuable insights into where the cleantech industry is headed, what it means for businesses and communities in the region, and how collaboration can help unlock new possibilities. Whether you are part of the ecosystem, curious about the sector’s growth, or looking to connect with industry peers, this event offers an excellent opportunity to learn and engage.
Date: Thursday, September 25th
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre
Grab some coffee & pastries from Co. Cafe and dive into the cleantech sector to start your morning!

Industry Insights Featuring techNL
2025-10-08 09:00 - 22:15 (America/St_Johns)
COIC’s Industry Insights series continues with a special focus on the tech sector, featuring Florian Villaumé, CEO of techNL!
Join us at COIC on Wednesday, Oct. 8th for an engaging coffee chat as Florian shares his perspectives on the exciting state of the tech sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Florian and Meagan will explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, highlight key priorities for growth, and discuss the innovation driving transformation across multiple sectors.
This coffee chat will explore where the tech industry is headed, the role of collaboration in driving innovation, and a discussion about techNL’s upcoming Innovation Week! This session is a great opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights, and get inspired by what’s next in our vibrant technology ecosystem.
Date: Wednesday, October 8th
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd)
Grab some coffee & pastries from Co. Café and dive into the tech sector to start your morning!

Immigration 101: Hiring and Retaining Global Talent
2025-11-07 09:00 - 10:15 (America/Toronto) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
How can immigration help Newfoundland and Labrador employers access the talent they need to grow?

Join Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for an in-person Immigration 101 session designed to help employers, business leaders, and partners better understand Canada’s immigration system and how it supports workforce development.

Delivered by Dylan LaVigne and Kathie Ouellette, Outreach Officers with IRCC’s Dedicated Service Channel (DSC), this session will walk participants through key temporary and permanent immigration pathways including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the International Mobility Program (IMP), and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), while highlighting how IRCC supports employers in hiring and retaining international talent.

Attendees will gain practical insights into eligibility requirements, application processes, and government supports available through the Dedicated Service Channel, which provides tailored guidance to employers, organizations, and stakeholders at large.

Whether your organization currently hires internationally or is exploring immigration as a workforce strategy, this 75-minute session offers a clear, actionable introduction to Canada’s economic immigration landscape.

CleanTech Connect Series: SEM
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:15 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
This series showcases digital, remote, and autonomous technologies designed to optimize operations and maintenance across the province’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Each week, a Newfoundland & Labrador-based finalist who submitted a solution to the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge will take the stage at Co. Innovation Centre to share their story, present their idea, or demonstrate their technology in action. These innovators are developing scalable, sustainable solutions to address real-world challenges.
As part of the series, Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. (SEM) will present its technology initiatives, highlighting environmental sensing, AI modeling, and geospatial software development.
Founded in 2022 and proudly rooted in Newfoundland & Labrador, SEM began with a mission to deliver smart, sustainable environmental solutions tailored to local needs. Over time, SEM has grown into a dynamic company offering expertise across five service areas:

Environment
Geomatics
Digital Solutions
Engagement
Recruitment

SEM develops practical, locally informed strategies that promote responsible development. With a growing focus on technology, the company explores innovative ways to solve client challenges. With experience across both public and private sectors, SEM brings a deep understanding of the regulatory, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in projects of all sizes. Wherever SEM works across the province, the goal is to create meaningful, lasting impact across communities and industries.
Whether you’re in industry, government, academia, or simply passionate about clean technology, Cleantech Connect is your opportunity to engage with the people and ideas driving Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy future.

Industry Insights: Featuring Mining Industry NL
2025-11-18 09:00 - 22:15 (America/Toronto) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
COIC’s Industry Insights series continues with a special focus on the mining sector, featuring Amanda McCallum, Executive Director of Mining Industry NL!
Join us at COIC on November 18th for a Coffee Chat with Amanda McCallum, Executive Director of Mining Industry NL, as she shares insights into the evolving landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining sector. Amanda and Meagan will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector, highlight key priorities for sustainable growth, and discuss the innovation driving transformation across mining operations and communities.
This coffee chat will go into where the mining industry is headed, the role of collaboration in advancing innovation, and how Mining Industry NL is supporting development across the province. It’s a great opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights, and get inspired by what’s next in one of NL’s most essential industries.
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd)
Grab some coffee & pastries from Co. Café and start your morning with a deep dive into the mining sector!

CleanTech Connect Series: Oil Filtration Solutions
2025-11-20 10:00 - 23:15 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
The series features digital, remote, and autonomous technologies designed to enhance operations and maintenance across the province’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Each week, a Newfoundland & Labrador-based finalist from the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge will take the stage at the Co. Innovation Centre to share their journey, pitch their solution, or showcase their technology in action. These innovators are building scalable, sustainable solutions to tackle real-world challenges.
Oil Filtration Solutions will be featured in this weeks session, presenting their innovative approach as part of this exciting lineup. Stay tuned for more details!
Whether you’re in industry, government, academia, or simply passionate about clean technology, Cleantech Connect is your chance to connect with the people and ideas shaping Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy future.

Energy Storage Workshop: Featuring Angler Solutions
2025-11-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Energy storage is transforming the way we think about power, and Newfoundland and Labrador has a unique opportunity to lead. On November 25, join econext and Angler Solutions Inc. for a workshop that dives into the potential of energy storage systems in our province.
Angler Solutions will share findings from their recent research, exploring technologies, applications, and export potential, as well as the economic and regulatory considerations that matter most.
This isn’t just a presentation, it’s a conversation. You’ll have the chance to collaborate, share ideas, and help identify the key areas where innovation can make the biggest impact.

CleanTech Connect Series: Featuring Copsys
2025-11-27 09:00 - 10:15 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
The series features digital, remote, and autonomous technologies designed to enhance operations and maintenance across the province’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Each week, a Newfoundland & Labrador-based finalist from the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge will take the stage at the Co. Innovation Centre to share their journey, pitch their solution, or showcase their technology in action. These innovators are building scalable, sustainable solutions to tackle real-world challenges.
Copsys will be featured in this weeks session, presenting their innovative approach as part of this exciting lineup.
Copsys Technologies is a start-up bringing its patented Copsys Intelligent Digital Skin (CIDS) to market, with a mission to digitally transform the way critical infrastructure is protected. Unlike traditional coatings, CIDS is a data-driven system that identifies risks early, reduces asset degradation, extends asset lifespan, and cuts maintenance costs.
CEO Michael Maguire will present recent developments and ongoing projects advancing disruptive applications across industries such as energy, renewables, marine, and naval toward commercial readiness.
Whether you’re in industry, government, academia, or simply passionate about clean technology, Cleantech Connect is your chance to connect with the people and ideas shaping Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy future.

CleanTech Connect Series: Featuring Angler Solutions
2025-12-04 09:00 - 10:15 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
This series showcases digital, remote, and autonomous technologies designed to optimize operations and maintenance across the province’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Each week, a Newfoundland & Labrador-based finalist who submitted a solution to the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge will take the stage at the Co. Innovation Centre to share their story, present their idea, or demonstrate their technology in action. These innovators are developing scalable, sustainable solutions to address real-world challenges.
Angler Solutions will be featured in this weeks session, offering a short overview of their company and their MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization) platform, followed by a brief demonstration.
Angler Solutions Inc. is a Newfoundland-based consulting and technology firm working across the energy and ocean technology sectors. Founded in 2020, their team draws on experience in offshore oil and gas and electricity, now focused on advancing renewable and diversified energy systems.
They specialize in early-phase project development, energy systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, and renewable integration studies. Their in-house MESO platform models and optimizes hybrid energy systems that combine wind, solar, hydro, and hydrogen with energy storage, including batteries and thermal storage. MESO can also simulate diesel generation systems used in isolated or remote communities to evaluate diversification pathways and lower-carbon transitions.
Angler helps clients de-risk early investment decisions and develop practical, data-driven roadmaps toward commercial readiness. They collaborate with partners across Canada, the UK, and Europe to deliver high-impact projects in renewable energy and ocean technology.
Whether you’re in industry, government, academia, or simply passionate about clean technology, Cleantech Connect is your opportunity to engage with the people and ideas driving Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy future.

Remote Operations Coffee Chat with Oliver Wyman
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd. Suite A, St. John's, NL, A1A 5G9, Canada
Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting, known for its deep industry knowledge and expertise across various sectors, is hosting a coffee chat focused on the characteristics of best-in-class Remote Operating Centers (ROCs). Our Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) team, renowned for providing innovative solutions and insights across oil & gas, utilities, environmental services and other sectors, invites you to participate in this enlightening discussion. With a focus on Marine Logistics and Oil & Gas, we will discuss lessons learned from recent implementations and highlight key considerations for building greenfield remote operating capabilities. Including organizational design, technology architecture, workforce readiness, performance management, and change enablement. Attendees will gain practical insights into what differentiates leading ROCs and how to accelerate value realization from remote operations.

Export Café YYT (with The Trade Commissioner Services)
2026-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Global trade is changing rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up. We’re at the frontlines to help you navigate through this evolving landscape. Join your local St. John’s-based Trade Commissioners at Export Café YYT, a bi-monthly drop-in session hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in collaboration with the 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. These one-on-one sessions are designed to help you gain clarity and insight, manage risk, and take the next step towards international growth.
For interested companies that want to obtain more tailored advice, Export Café YYT will provide an opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with Trade Commissioners. These meetings will offer practical advice on navigating export readiness, leveraging government of Canada trade support programs, understanding market entry strategies and risk, and identifying the right market fit for your company. Book a 20 minute “espresso” meeting, for a quick exploratory chat, or 60-minute “slow brew” meeting for a more in-depth discussion and refinement of your export plan (“slow brew” meetings offered to export ready or currently exporting companies only).
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
aocation: Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Rd., Suite A)
Agenda
9:00am – 10:00am: Info session with TCS
10:00am – 12:00pm: Opportunity for one-on-one meetings
Interested in booking a one-on-one session with the TCS? Please reach out to Sarah Howell to express interest.
About the Speakers
Ian Murdoch: Ian has been a Trade Commissioner in the St. John’s satellite office covering Energy, Cleantech, and Oceantech for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for over 7 years. Prior to joining the TCS, Ian spent eight years developing and managing international capacity building projects, as well as conducting international student recruitment, where he completed short deployments to Mexico, Bolivia, Vietnam, China, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, and Mozambique, and a six-month internship in Kenya. He holds an MA in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, with one semester completed in Japan, and a BA (Honours) in International Development Studies from Saint Mary’s University. He is a FITT Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).
Allison Catmur: Allison has worked with Global Affairs Canada for 18 years. She has completed assignments in Thailand, Italy and Vietnam as a Management and Consular Officer – the COO on the mission management team. She was also the lead on delivering service to Canadian citizens, managing security and emergency response. She has also completed short-term deployments to Mexico, Malaysia, Haiti, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malta, and Albania. Prior to working with Global Affairs, Allison worked with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and was a Junior Professional Consultant with the World Food Program in Mali. In her current role as Trade Commissioner assigned to the St. John’s satellite office, Allison supports Newfoundland and Labrador companies grow internationally, with a particularly focus on the Aerospace, Defence & Security and Health Tech sectors. Allison completed her BA and MA at Memorial University and spent 2 semesters studying in Eastern and Central Europe.

Doing Business with Government
2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/St_Johns)
Join us at Co. Innovation Centre for the first session of our innovation support series, featuring Procurement Assistance Canada, Public Procurement Agency, OCIO, and Ridegell Consulting.
Would you like to diversify your revenue stream? If so, join this session to learn how your tech business can expand its reach into public sector procurement.
Procurement Assistance Canada, as part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is here to make it easier for smaller and diverse businesses to bid on federal contracting opportunities. PAC, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Public Procurement Agency, will provide useful and practical insights on how to get started with selling to the federal and provincial governments.
You will also hear from Ridegell Consulting, a Canadian Indigenous-owned technology advisory and consulting firm specializing in cyber and technology maturity assessments, technology roadmaps, and business strategy creation, as they share their experience with selling to government, providing local examples of tech companies who have gone through the procurement process.
Frank Butler from the Public Procurement Agency joins us to chat about GNL Procurement & PPa e-Procurement systems & processes; and finally Dawn Burke from the OCIO will speak to OCIO Managed Service Provider Systems and Processes.
Join to learn how to navigate online procurement tools, gain valuable insights from local businesses, and discover new opportunities for your business.
