Welcome to March at venn
March brings a shift in energy. Longer days, fresh ideas, and new momentum.
At Venn, we’re leaning into that growth. Supporting founders, strengthening our community, and creating the space for meaningful work to move forward.
VENN INNOVATION PITCH 2026
The time has come
The VIP, Venn Innovation Pitch Competition, is officially open.
We’re looking for ambitious innovators between 18 and 29 who are building tech solutions to real problems. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to put your idea out there, this is it.
Pitch your vision. Compete for $7,000 in prizes. Take the next step.
Applications close March 20.
⭐️ Ready to be a VIP?
*At least one member of the founding team must currently reside in the Province of New Brunswick.*
New page, new stories
We’re excited to launch a new Tech Connect page under Venn Innovation on LinkedIn!
Here, you’ll find updates on past participants and see where their journeys have taken them in the job market.
Stay tuned, we’ll soon be announcing the next Tech Connect team joining the program!
Applications Open: Company Showcase at the 2026 Atlantic Venture Forum
Applications are now open for the Company Showcase at the 2026 Atlantic Venture Forum.
This curated program highlights Atlantic Canada’s most promising high-growth companies and connects them directly with venture capital investors, corporate innovation leaders, and key ecosystem partners. Selected companies gain premium visibility and meaningful opportunities to support their next stage of growth.
⚡ Space is limited and selection is competitive.
Venn Friday Office Hours – Startup Mentorship
Hosted by:
Alicia Roisman Ismach & Andre Zanoti – passionate supporters of bold ideas with real potential.
Calling all startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs! Looking for expert guidance to take your venture to the next level? Join us for weekly Office Hours every Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Venn Innovation (770 St. George Blvd, Moncton).
What to Expect:
1-on-1, 30-minute mentorship sessions
Tailored advice for your startup or idea
Guidance on key milestones and scaling strategies
Actionable feedback from experienced mentors
Who It’s For:
Startup founders at any stage
Future entrepreneurs with validated ideas
Innovators with high-potential plans
the new brunswick youth forum
This past weekend, The Junction NB was the venue for the New Brunswick Youth Forum, organized by the Black Canadian Community Cultural Centre of New Brunswick (BCCCC-NB).
Held under the theme “African Youth: Acting Today to Build an Inclusive and Equitable Society for All,” the forum brought together more than 100 young people from across New Brunswick for a day of dialogue, learning, and connection.
The event welcomed Alexandre Cédric Doucet, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Moncton East, as Guest of Honour, alongside community leaders, panelists, and organizers committed to building a more inclusive and equitable future.
Congratulations to the organizers and everyone involved in making this impactful event possible. We’re proud that the Junction continues to serve as a space for meaningful community-led initiatives in Moncton.
Idea centre - Speed networking
On February 26, we were excited to welcome the IDEA Centre for their Speed Networking Event, an day designed to help students put their networking skills into action.
Throughout the semester, these students dive into hands-on projects and explore their passions. This event was all about taking that work one step further: learning how to speak about it with confidence, clarity, and purpose. From refining their elevator pitches to making meaningful connections, they showed up ready to grow, and it showed.
Your next office might be at the junction
If working from home isn’t cutting it anymore, Junction offers a better option.
Our offices are designed to help you focus, grow, and actually enjoy your workday, without long-term lease pressure.
✨ Flexible office spaces
✨ Great light & energy
✨ Built-in community
Supporting NB Entrepreneurs: Your Local Impact
New Brunswick — and Canadian — entrepreneurs create incredible products, from food and beverages to innovative technology. Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy, our communities, and the people behind these brands. There’s no better time than now to #BuyLocal and #BuyCanadian! 🇨🇦
Some of the best products and expertise are right here in New Brunswick. For more ways to support local, check out Excellence NB—a non-profit that showcases businesses, artisans, boutiques, and more from across our picturesque province.
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Are you an early-stage startup based out of New Brunswick looking for investment? NBIF provides up to $200,000 of pre-seed investment and a variety of other benefits and discounted services for eligible New Brunswick companies. To find out more, click the button.
SENB Connector Program
Did you know there is a program that helps newcomers, immigrants, and recent graduates in Southeastern New Brunswick connect with potential employers or influential leaders within your industry? The Connector Program matches job seekers to industry professionals who facilitate the growth of their Conectee’s professional network. Sounds interesting? To become a Connector like our CEO, Doug Robertson, and our Community Management Lead, André, or to become a Connectee, click the button below.
Civic Tech Moncton
Every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ the Junction by Venn (770 St George Blvd)
Civic Tech Moncton joins Civic Tech Fredericton and Civic Tech Saint John to serve as the connective tissue between citizens, non-profit organizations, government innovators and the tech community. We facilitate knowledge sharing and work collaboratively to build digital tools or simply provide technical advice to our non-profit sector.
Free fridays In the junction!
We are pleased to offer free co-working Fridays in the Junction! On the first Friday of the month, we are pleased to offer free co-working spaces to anyone who is looking for a change of scenery from their usual workspace. To book your spot, visit the Junction website.
Startup Legal foundation series with mcinnes cooper
Building a startup means making big decisions, and the legal ones matter more than you think.
The Startup Legal Foundations Series is designed to give founders practical, real-world legal knowledge (without the overwhelm). Each session includes actionable insights and a take-home handout outlining common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Here’s what’s next in the lineup:
Contracts, Agreements & Partnerships with Robb Baird
Learn how to structure service contracts, client agreements, and contractor terms. We’ll break down non-compete and non-solicitation clauses (and what’s enforceable in Canada), simplify shareholder agreements and equity splits, and walk through common contractual mistakes founders make, and how to fix them.
IP Primer & Avoiding Common IP Pitfalls with Patrick Kerr
Get a practical overview of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This session covers when (and when not) to file in order to save money strategically, the most common IP issues startups encounter, and how to avoid them.
Data, AI & Privacy Law for Startups with Olivia Feschuk
Understand your responsibilities under PIPEDA and emerging AI regulations like AIDA. Learn how to legally collect, store, and manage user data, implement proper consent management, and create compliant privacy policies, plus the most common privacy law pitfalls startups face.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, this series will help you build on a strong legal foundation.
Connect with Global Tech Leaders at Web Summit 2026 in Vancouver!
Are you ready to explore new and innovative technologies and connect with global business opportunities?
Join the Trade Commissioner Service and thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders at Web Summit Vancouver 2026, taking place from May 11 to 14, 2026, in British Columbia! Web Summit Vancouver is a major gathering for the global tech ecosystem, bringing together a diverse group of participants from around the world.
Through the Trade Commissioner Service business program at Web Summit Vancouver, we will support export-ready Canadian companies looking to meet international buyers, investors, and strategic partners.
The offsite program adjacent to the conference centre will include:
curated B2B matchmaking meetings with global buyers and investors;
Two Export Cafés, offering one-on-one discussions with Trade Commissioners from international markets, as well as provincial and federal government partners; and
on-the-ground support throughout the event.
Participants will also benefit from:
valuable market intelligence and insights;
increased visibility for their product or service;
opportunities to pitch to targeted audiences; and
direct support in navigating international expansion.
Last year, our program helped Canadian companies secure over 200 high‑impact business meetings—leading to new partnerships and valuable international leads. Don't miss this chance to position your company on the global stage!
Date: May 11‑14, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Register by March 31, 2026, to apply for a spot in the TCS business program and connect with global tech leaders. There is no cost to participate in the TCS business program and you do not require a ticket to Web Summit Vancouver to do so.
The TCS business program does not include tickets to Web Summit Vancouver. General ticketing information can be found on their website. Web Summit may offer complimentary tickets to Indigenous attendees, Women in tech and select startups.
For more information, contact us at websummitvancouver@international.gc.ca.
Founders Cafe with Daniella DeGrace| Venn Innovation
March 4, 2026 | 5:00PM-7:00 PM |The Junction NB - 770 St George Rd, Moncton NB
Greening Business Workshop| Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
March 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, Moncton NB
Business After Hours| Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
March 18, 2026 | 4:30 PM-6:30 PM |MR21, Moncton NB
Voices of Impact | Music and the Arts: Saving Society Billions| Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
March 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM-2:00 PM |Delta Hotels by Marriot Beauséjour, Moncton NB
Moncton Tech Hive
March 6, 2026 | 6:00PM-8:00 PM |The Junction NB - 770 St George Rd, Moncton NB