The Spot for Tech in New Brunswick officially opens –
The Junction!
News Release
November 20, 2023 - Moncton, NB – It’s official – the Junction, home of Venn Innovation, is renovated, revamped and ready to welcome New Brunswick’s next wave of tech innovators and entrepreneurs!
Representatives from across many sectors converged and celebrated last week at the grand opening of the Junction at 770 St. George Street in Moncton. It is the largest facility of its kind in the province, providing workspace for tech-based businesses as well as startups that enroll in Venn Innovation’s “Garage” incubation program to help develop their new businesses. In addition to the incubation space, the Junction features turnkey office space, dedicated work stations and a hot desk area for entrepreneurs, meeting rooms, and a learning centre.
“The Junction will be a welcoming place where tech founders, tech talent, and the resources they need to succeed will converge,” says Venn CEO Doug Robertson. “The Junction is at the heart of the southeast New Brunswick innovation ecosystem but will also be an important asset for the increasingly collaborative Atlantic Canadian tech economy,” he added.
Among the tech companies on hand for the event was Moncton-based fintech WeyMedia, and their CEO and co-founder Maria Weyman spoke. “I remember 7 years ago, shortly after incorporating WeyMedia and moving back to Moncton, Venn was one of our regular stops. We came here to learn and to connect — and as a startup founder and entrepreneur, I can’t imagine Moncton without Venn Innovation,” said Weyman. “It is such a positive development to have this new space dedicated to creating a community for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and grow.”
Among the many stakeholders and dignitaries attending the event was the Hon. Daniel Allain, M.L.A. for the riding of Moncton East. “Working with the Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC), Opportunities New Brunswick, the department of Post-Secondary Training and Labour, along with key partners at the municipal and federal levels and the many key stakeholders across the ecosystem, Venn is committed to creating a truly collaborative innovation and community,” said Allain. “In support of the Junction project and the role it will play in supporting the growth of our innovative economy, I was proud to work with my colleague the Hon. Greg Turner to mobilize support from SERSC and the Regional Development Corporation for up to $225,000 to help make it a reality.”
The Junction is now officially open for business and welcoming clients. Details regarding use of the facility can be found at www.junctionnb.ca.
About Venn Innovation Inc.
Established in 2010, Venn Innovation was founded by a group of tech economy entrepreneurs and stakeholders to support innovation-based economic development. The organization helps tech startups get to market, sustain, scale and grow their business. It does this by providing tech entrepreneurs with access to quality professional development programming, world class mentoring and advisory services, talent, and connections.
Venn is committed to creating a dynamic, globally successful technology ecosystem – or ‘community’ – in the region that is driven by strategic partnerships, meaningful collaborations, and enhanced cooperation between the business community, the academic and research community, and the government sector.
Because great things happen when ideas, experience and resources converge.
For more information, contact:
Marisa Piccini, Communications and Public Relations Manager
Venn Innovation Inc.
marisa@venninnovation.com (506) 866-6659
Venn Innovation’s new Manager, Startup Incubation Services brings international experience and expertise to the region
News Release
September 26, 2023 - Moncton, NB - It is with great pleasure that Venn Innovation Inc. announces Aïssa Azzouzi as its new Manager, Startup Incubation Services.
Aïssa brings 35 years of experience as a transformational leader and entrepreneur to the Venn team. He has held senior positions in publicly listed companies in the professional services and not-for-profit sectors with operations around the world.
During the past ten years, Aïssa has focused on developing incubation and acceleration programs, founding the program “Growth Train Africa” and advising and coaching start-ups, social entrepreneurs and NGOs in Denmark, United States and Morocco. His programs accelerated 15 start-ups between 2020 and 2023.
Aïssa also founded and was CEO of a fintech start-up which focused on high frequency/ intra-day trading systems and portfolio optimization allocation for online brokers.
“We are so excited to welcome Aïssa to the team and to Atlantic Canada,” says Venn CEO Doug Robertson. “In today’s increasingly global, borderless economy, it is important for the founders we work with to have access to global knowledge and experience. Aïssa’s knowledge, collaborative approach and international track record is a strong addition to Venn’s mission to support tech founders build and grow innovative and competitive companies.”
“I am delighted to join the Venn Innovation team and Atlantic Canada’s buoyant tech ecosystem,” comments Aïssa. “I am looking forward to contributing to Venn’s mission with my vision and experience, as well as leveraging the assets the organization has developed over a decade. I fully embrace Venn’s passion in supporting and facilitating tech entrepreneurial development, growth and success.”
About Venn Innovation Inc.
Established in 2010, Venn Innovation was founded by a group of tech economy entrepreneurs and stakeholders to support innovation-based economic development. The organization helps tech startups get to market, sustain, scale and grow their business. It does this by providing tech entrepreneurs with access to quality professional development programming, world class mentoring and advisory services, talent, and connections.
Venn is committed to creating a dynamic, globally successful technology ecosystem – or ‘community’ – in the region that is driven by strategic partnerships, meaningful collaborations, and enhanced cooperation between the business community, the academic and research community, and the government sector.
Because great things happen when ideas, experience and resources converge.
For more information, contact:
Marisa Piccini
Communications and Public Relations Manager, Venn Innovation Inc.
marisa@venninnovation.com (506) 866-6659