Turning your startup dream into reality…

If you are interested in starting a business, Business Basics is your first step! This hour-long information session is offered twice a month virtually! Q&A period will follow.

New to the Capital Region? Join us for inspiring stories on diversity, inclusion, and community while connecting with fellow residents.

Calling all new residents of the Capital Region of New Brunswick! Join us for Ignite Your Network, where we’ll be celebrating diversity and inclusion in our community. In recognition of Canadian Multicultural Day, Pride Month, and National Indigenous History Month, we are delighted to welcome speakers who will share their perspectives on culture, identity, and reconciliation.

Come connect with others, expand your network, and enjoy an evening of engaging conversation, light refreshments, and community spirit as we celebrate what makes our community inclusive and welcoming.

Ignite Summer Job Fair 2026 – Connect with employers, explore opportunities, and take steps toward your next career move.

The Ignite Summer Job Fair connects job seekers- particularly students, newcomers, and immigrants with employers across a wide range of industries. Participants will have the opportunity to explore full-time, part-time, and seasonal job openings, engage directly with recruiters, and participate in on-the-spot interviews.

What Attendees Can Expect:

• Networking opportunities with local employers

• Access to diverse job openings across multiple industries

• Direct conversations with recruiters and hiring managers

• Career guidance and advice on navigating the job market

• Photo booth for attendees to take professional headshots

This event offers a valuable chance for job seekers to connect with employers, learn about opportunities in the Fredericton region, and take actionable steps toward employment. Photo booth available for attendees to take professional headshots. Come prepared with your resume and make a strong impression!

Employment Bootcamp – Be Job Fair Ready: Prepare for success with resumes, interviews, and professional skills.

The Employment Bootcamp is designed to help Job Fair participants, particularly students, newcomers, and job seekers to prepare to engage effectively with employers. Participants will move through a series of guided sessions with career counsellors covering practical topics that boost confidence and employability.

Networking event, in partnership with Futurpreneurs, at the Planet Hatch offices. The purpose of this event is to connect entrepreneurs and individuals aspiring to become entrepreneurs with nonprofit organizations such as ours and our partner Futurpreneurs, in order to learn more about our respective support programs. It will also provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with one another and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

58th New Brunswick Export Awards

The 2026 Export Awards will highlight the inspiring stories of New Brunswick’s exporting businesses whose resilience, agility, and global ambition are driving growth at home and abroad.

Stay tuned for more details here.

Meet with our partner, RBC, for a confidential 30-minute consultation about your business and prospective banking needs.

Join us for a full-day professional networking event bringing together employers, industry experts, and professionals across four priority sectors.

This event offers:

• Sector-specific presentations

• Certification and licensing insights

• Career pathway guidance

• Structured networking sessions

• Direct employer engagement

Register here.

Fredericton International Airport Authority

We invite you to join us for the:

2026 Annual General Meeting of the Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc.

With a brand-new terminal and modern amenities, YFC is proud to connect the Fredericton Capital Region to the world. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, that’s why our dedicated team works hard to keep YFC running smoothly and efficiently. Discover the challenges, opportunities, and progress we’ve accomplished in 2025—and what’s in store for 2026!

Discover Actionable Growth & Transition Strategies from Top Entrepreneurs at the Business Transitions Forum: Atlantic.

In this practical and empowering workshop, participants will learn:

• How to leverage introverted strengths in academic and professional environments

• Strategies for speaking up comfortably in meetings, group projects, and presentations

• Tools for managing social energy and navigating high-interaction spaces

• Ways to advocate for yourself and contribute meaningfully in classrooms and workplaces

Whether you're a student navigating group settings, a professional aiming to stand out, or simply someone looking to communicate more confidently, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to thrive. Register here.

Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce on April 16th for the highly anticipated Link Up Business Trade Show — an energizing showcase bringing together 60 exhibitors and a strong network of professionals from across Greater Fredericton.

⚠️ Please note: The registration link is for businesses looking to secure an exhibitor booth. Community members who wish to attend the Trade Show do not need to register — simply come by during event hours and explore!

Register here.

The Junior Achievement New Brunswick Futures Unlimited Gala is an event dedicated to recognizing the hard work of our Junior Achievers completing the Company Program. Enjoy a delicious meal while celebrating the achievements of the next generation of budding entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators.

Congratulate our Junior Achievers as they receive awards for their dedication to the Junior Achievement Company Program, Gain valuable insights from our keynote speakers and browse our excellent selection of silent auction items! Proceeds from the silent auction will go towards providing financial literacy programs to students grades 3-12.

Register here.

Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, JEDI, and Ignite for the fourth annual Indigenous Business Forum. This year’s theme, Sustainable Development, will explore opportunities for growth, collaboration, and long-term economic resilience.

This full-day forum brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations for meaningful dialogue and connection. The event features educational sessions, panel discussions, a keynote address, and a dedicated Indigenous business tradeshow designed to create valuable networking opportunities throughout the day.

Register here.

Join us right after MERGE Demo Day as we celebrate the first MERGE cohort, showcase real solutions built for communities.

This special edition of Hatch Connect brings together:

• MERGE startups and municipal partners

• Early-stage founders and curious builders

• Students exploring entrepreneurship and innovation

• Community leaders with problems ready to be solved

Stick around after Demo Day (or drop in just for Hatch Connect) to have some good food, refreshments and connect while learning how MERGE helps startups turn ideas into validated solutions — with support, mentorship, and Planet Hatch membership along the way.

Register here.

MERGE Demo Day celebrates the successful completion of MERGE 1.0, Planet Hatch’s flagship startup–municipality collaboration program.

This event showcases how innovative startups partnered with municipalities across the Capital Region to deliver practical, real-world solutions to community challenges. During the Demo Day, five MERGE startups will present high-level overviews of the projects they delivered in collaboration with municipal partners.

Register here.

This is a cultural event where people showcase their talents, fashion and businesses. There would also be a food fest where food from different cultures around the world would be available. This is a ticketed event and payments can be made to their email. The ticket prices are on their Instagram page.

​The breakthru Live Finale is the result of a province-wide competition that proves New Brunswick’s startup and tech pipeline is not only alive—it’s booming. breakthru is back for the first time since 2019, and the momentum is extraordinary: a record-breaking 80 applications and 114 entrepreneurs ready to sharpen the future of our province.

Read more/buy tickets here.

The Joint Economic Development Initiative, in partnership with Pomerleau, is excited to bring you the Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary!

The event will bring together Indigenous entrepreneurs, industry partners, and procurement professionals to strengthen understanding of how Indigenous businesses can successfully engage in public procurement directly with the government or through industry. Focusing on building readiness, from learning the fundamentals of bidding processes to developing the skills and relationships needed to compete and thrive.

To read more information, please click here.

Learn what an IP inventory might look like for your startup and how to build an IP strategy to support your growth.

Patents, copyrights, trademarks, registered industrial designs, plant breeders’ rights, geographical indications and trade secrets can give entrepreneurs a path to growth and an important advantage over their competitors.

Join us to

• Discuss the importance of intellectual property

• Educate yourself on IP by providing you with relevant training

• Discuss funding opportunities for IP strategy implementation – including IP filing

Register here.

The Joint Economic Development Initiative, in partnership with Pomerleau, is excited to bring you the Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary!

The event will bring together Indigenous entrepreneurs, industry partners, and procurement professionals to strengthen understanding of how Indigenous businesses can successfully engage in public procurement directly with the government or through industry. Focusing on building readiness, from learning the fundamentals of bidding processes to developing the skills and relationships needed to compete and thrive.

To read more information, please click here.

Helping Exhibitors and Employers find and support the right candidates across sectors!

The Ignite Job Fairs 2026 provide employers and exhibitors with a unique opportunity to engage directly with a diverse pool of job seekers, including students, newcomers, and immigrants, across multiple industries.

This is your chance to promote your company, connect with pre-screened candidates, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews!

Read more/register here.

The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.

Get your tickets here.

The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.

Get your tickets here.

The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.

Get your tickets here.

On Thursday, March 12, the Faculty of Management and the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) are bringing leading venture capital professionals to the University of New Brunswick as part of this year's VC in Residence program.

VC in Residence is a one‑day experience designed to offer students, founders, and partners across the ecosystem an opportunity to learn from and connect with real VC practitioners through speaker panels, workshops, and networking sessions.

Canada’s largest digital conference for female entrepreneurs!

What to Expect

Your free access to StrikeUP’s digital conference comes packed with a concentrated program from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST, plus optional networking once the stream ends. Expect standout keynotes, sharp workshops, honest panel conversations and a resource lineup built to move your business forward. You gain on demand replay access, prize opportunities and the ability to connect with thousands of women entrepreneurs across Canada.

You can join entirely online with a login link delivered a few days before the event or choose the energy of a local live viewing party. Locations will be released soon.

More info/registration here.

Are you looking to start a business in Canada? The Business Immigrant Essentials program (BIE) is designed to give newcomers the confidence to navigate starting a business in Canada and provide the business skills needed to launch, grow, and accelerate the time to market, all while building their network and fostering connections with others with shared experiences.

In this program, participants share their journeys with each other and learn how to overcome challenges they may experience as they integrate into the business community through a series of expert-led workshops. 

More info here.

Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the University of New Brunswick Centre for Learning Futures in a special networking event.