Join us on VIU’s Nanaimo Campus (B108) on May 4th 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm for an afternoon of seafood innovation! Learn about the Seafood Business Accelerator and the Innovation Plans developed by a diverse group of BC small-scale seafood entrepreneurs over the course of the SBA program. Then network with SBA participants as they show off their prototype products and services in a tradeshow format.
This is your opportunity to connect with a cross section of small-scale fishers, farmers and processors and contribute to their success as they seek innovative ways to capture more value for their harvests.
SBA participants include wild harvest and farmed fish, shellfish, and seaweed entrepreneurs from Indigenous and Non-Indigenous coastal and remote communities. Small-scale harvesters (SSH) have considerable socio-economic importance in BC coastal communities and their inability to compete has led to a declining number of harvesters which in turn has a major impact on coastal communities. The SBA was designed to help SSH become sustainable, self-sufficient businesses or community food providers - your participation is part of the program!
Light seafood snacks made with participants’ products and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
Ticket information (What’s included?)
This event is by invite only. Please reserve a ticket for this event. Tickets are free and include entry to the event, samples, and participation in the activities. If you have suggestions for other invitees, please email names and contact information to seafood.innovation@viu.ca
Schedule
12:50 pm – Doors open
1:05 pm – Welcome
1:15 pm – Introductions (SBA + Panel)
1:30 pm – Participant Presentations
2:15 pm – Networking & Seafood Samples