Call for Nominations
Nominations for the inaugural InnovateNB Awards are now open.
We are now accepting nominations for our inaugural InnovateNB Awards. Innovators from across our province have been pushing boundaries, opening doors, creating employment opportunities and putting New Brunswick on the map across all sectors; and it is time to recognize them for what they have accomplished.
The InnovateNB Awards will be recognizing accomplishments in the following award categories:
Emerging Innovator
Diversity Inclusive Champion
Premier’s Award for Innovation
Productivity Improvement by Adapting Technology
Innovation in Academia and Research
Most Innovative Startup
Most Innovative Product or Service
Innovation Champion
Hall of Fame
Economic Impact through Innovation
We are also seeking nominations for the 'Ones to Watch’, which is special recognition given to rising innovative individuals who show promising signs for the future of innovation in New Brunswick.
We encourage New Brunswickers to nominate innovators in our province for these awards, and look forward to celebrating them at our inaugural event.
Nominations can be submitted by visiting our nominations page.
Event Overview
The InnovateNB Celebration (formerly the KIRAs) is taking place on November 22nd in Saint John, New Brunswick, hosted by TechImpact, NBIF, the McKenna institute at the University of New Brunswick, Propel and Envision Saint John. The day-long event aims to celebrate innovation in New Brunswick across all sectors through programming including an industry trade show and recruitment showcase, thought leadership sessions, and a “Meet the Investors” session with venture capitalists and other investors, capped off with the InnovateNB Awards celebrating innovators from across our province.
Tickets for this can’t-miss event are available here, with early bird pricing available until October 28.
