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The Technology Tours are always a highlight of Atlantic BIOCON. This full day of tours takes you inside industrial facilities and research centers that are part of the bioeconomy value chain. See equipment in action and learn about ongoing projects based in Atlantic Canada.
May 27th - Departing 8:30 am from Saint Mary's University The first day of the 2019 Atlantic BIOCON, Monday, May 27th, will be a full day of visits. Transportation and lunch will be provided. You have your choice of 2 tours (details below). Please make your choice upon registration. If you have already registered and did not make your tour choice, please send your choice via email to info@atlanticbiorefineryconference.ca. |
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The buses will depart from Saint Mary's University at approximately 8:30 a.m. (exact time will be shared with registrants when confirmed).
Please note that parts of the tours will take place in industrial spaces so please come dressed in appropriate attire. Sturdy closed toe footwear, long pants and a jacket in case of rain are recommended. Please do not wear shorts or sandals.
Please note that parts of the tours will take place in industrial spaces so please come dressed in appropriate attire. Sturdy closed toe footwear, long pants and a jacket in case of rain are recommended. Please do not wear shorts or sandals.
TOUR 1: Chester and the Annapolis Valley
- Sustane Technologies’ Operating Plant, Kaiser Meadow Landfill, 25 Rainbow Drive, Chester (Visitors will not be permitted to take photos.)
- Sustane has developed a set of disruptive separation technologies to transform municipal solid wastes to high value fuels and recyclable materials at lower cost than landfilling.
http://www.sustanetech.com/
- Sustane has developed a set of disruptive separation technologies to transform municipal solid wastes to high value fuels and recyclable materials at lower cost than landfilling.
- Acadia ALAB, David Huestis Innovation Pavilion, 6 University Ave., Wolfville
- The Acadia Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage (ALAB) is an analytical lab that provides state of the art research and analytical services to the wine, craft beverage and food industries.
http://alab.acadiau.ca
- The Acadia Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage (ALAB) is an analytical lab that provides state of the art research and analytical services to the wine, craft beverage and food industries.
- Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, 2504 Ridge Road, Wolfville
- Horton Ridge is Atlantic Canada's first and only commercial malt house.
https://horton-ridge-malt-grain.myshopify.com/
- Horton Ridge is Atlantic Canada's first and only commercial malt house.
- Grand Pre Wines, 11611 Highway 1, Grand Pre
- Domaine de Grand Pré is the oldest farm winery site in Atlantic Canada
https://grandprewines.com/
- Domaine de Grand Pré is the oldest farm winery site in Atlantic Canada
TOUR 2: Dartmouth
- Mara Renewables, 101A Research Drive, Dartmouth
- Mara Renewables Corporation is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable, cost-effective, natural algal biotechnologies for human nutrition and related industries.
https://www.maracorp.ca/
- Mara Renewables Corporation is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of sustainable, cost-effective, natural algal biotechnologies for human nutrition and related industries.
- COVE, 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth
- The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) is a collaborative facility for applied innovation in the ocean sector.
https://coveocean.com/
- The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) is a collaborative facility for applied innovation in the ocean sector.
- Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS
- NSCC Applied Research develops practical and innovative solutions for industry's real-world problems. They specialize in five research areas: energy, engineered technologies, environment & agricultural technology, geomatics, and oceans.
https://www.nscc.ca
- NSCC Applied Research develops practical and innovative solutions for industry's real-world problems. They specialize in five research areas: energy, engineered technologies, environment & agricultural technology, geomatics, and oceans.
- Bedford Institute of Oceanography, 1 Challenger Drive, Dartmouth
- The Bedford Institute of Oceanography is Canada’s largest centre for ocean research. The Institute performs targeted research, mandated by the Canadian government, to provide 'peer' reviewed advice and support to government decision making on a broad range of ocean issues, including sovereignty, safety and security, environmental protection, the health of the oceans, safe and accessible waterways, the sustainable use of natural resources (fisheries, minerals, oil & gas) and the integrated management large ocean management areas.
http://www.bio.gc.ca/
- The Bedford Institute of Oceanography is Canada’s largest centre for ocean research. The Institute performs targeted research, mandated by the Canadian government, to provide 'peer' reviewed advice and support to government decision making on a broad range of ocean issues, including sovereignty, safety and security, environmental protection, the health of the oceans, safe and accessible waterways, the sustainable use of natural resources (fisheries, minerals, oil & gas) and the integrated management large ocean management areas.
