Inspiring investment
A $7-million contribution from Emera Inc. to 91亚色 will support innovation and entrepreneurship programming in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In recognition of this investment, the public engagement and innovation space at 91亚色檚 new Signal Hill Campus will be named the Emera Innovation Exchange.
The joint announcement from 91亚色 and Emera Inc. happened on Sept. 6.
Innovation and entrepreneurship
淲e believe in supporting and developing the leaders and ideas of tomorrow, said Scott Balfour, Emera president and CEO.
淏y helping to provide this collaborative space to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, we檙e not only supporting students at 91亚色, we檙e also proudly supporting economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The contribution from Emera will sustain and enhance student innovation and entrepreneurial programming through entities at 91亚色 that include the 91亚色 Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Centre for Social Enterprise, Genesis and other innovation initiatives.
By enabling the long-term success of entrepreneurial and social enterprise programming at 91亚色, Emera is also fostering economic development and social benefits for the entire region.
淏y naming this space the Emera Innovation Exchange, we can celebrate Emera檚 support of 91亚色檚 campus-wide innovation goals. Dr. Gary Kachanoski
This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting period as a number of university departments and staff are moved into the Emera Innovation Exchange. Final touches are being made to the modern conference and meeting spaces that will support unique, public-facing programming and enable the partnerships and community collaboration that are central to this initiative.
淲hen we initially acquired the property in 2013, we envisioned an environment for our students, faculty and researchers to thrive, to push the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking and make a real impact on our communities, said President Gary Kachanoski.
淏y naming this space the Emera Innovation Exchange, we can celebrate Emera檚 support of 91亚色檚 campus-wide innovation goals helping us empower a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
An official opening and public event to celebrate the university檚 new Signal Hill Campus is being planned for Sept. 29. More information on these events will be available soon.