Kelp Fest is an opportunity to celebrate the exciting potential for kelp farming and product development in Atlantic Canada! This year's Kelp Fest will once again bring together farmers, entrepreneurs, foodies, researchers and policy makers to celebrate progress and explore the opportunities and needs of this growing sustainable sector.
For more information, check out the event descriptions below.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: St. Mary’s Boat Club, Halifax, N.S.
Are you developing a product that uses kelp? Do you have an innovation, new gear or tech for kelp farming or processing?
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: We are now accepting applications until Friday, April 12.
Showcase your product line, prototype or early-stage idea and compete for prize packages to support your business’ development. Network with leading business development experts, potential investors, sea farming sector leaders and researchers. Â
Our expert panel will judge entries and support participants before and after the competition to solidify their idea and prepare for the showcase.Â
Prize packages will include a cash award and product, market, packaging and/or testing support from experts customized to your business need. Winners will be selected in the following categories:Â
We are now accepting applications until Friday, April 12. Participation is limited to residents of Atlantic Canada.Â
Does your business or organization provide products, services, financing or business development support programming that can support the growing cultivated kelp sector? See below for details and to apply!
The Atlantic Canadian cultivated kelp sector presents a sustainable, inclusive, and unique-to-Atlantic-Canada opportunity representing millions of dollars in potential market share across multiple sectors, including:
Join us to network with showcase entrepreneurs and or participate as a tradeshow exhibitor during the showcase to share how you can benefit participating businesses.
Space is also available for businesses and organizations that want to support showcase entrepreneurs in preparation for this event by mentoring or sharing services during workshops before the showcase.
Complete this brief application form to indicate your interest and reserve your spot. Any questions can be directed to Merydie Ross at merydie.ross@ecologyaction.ca.
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Boat Club, Halifax, N.S.
Farmer and entrepreneur resources, sector updates, research and more.
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 (tentative)
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Tour research facilities and farms with our partners.
More details coming soon!
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 82 Indian Point Rd., Mahone Bay, N.S.
Visit the Kelp Kurious Education Centre at Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. in Mahone Bay.
Check out the Kelp Kurious kelp seedling nursery, explore the touch tank, try kelp snacks, create seaweed art and more!
Open to the public. Child friendly. Accessible bathrooms on site.
