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Ignite Wins Two National Marketing Awards for Storytelling & Community Engagement
Fredericton, NB – October 8, 2025 – Ignite is proud to announce that it has received two national Marketing Canada Awards from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The awards recognize exceptional marketing initiatives that promote economic development and community success across the country. Ignite was honoured in two categories…
Business Resources & Support: U.S. Tariff Updates & Strategic Guidance
Ignite has gathered essential resources and information from ecosystem partners to help keep our business community informed and prepared. Below, you will find details on upcoming webinars, government resources, and programs designed to support businesses navigating trade challenges.
This is a live document and will be continuously updated as more information and advocacy efforts emerge.
Ignite Receives ACOA Funding and Officially Launches MERGE Program, Connecting Startups with Municipal Innovation Opportunities
Planet Hatch Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation & Entrepreneurial Support
Fredericton, NB, August 28, 2024 – Today at Planet Hatch, community, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and business owners gathered for an afternoon of networking and activities in celebration of Planet Hatch’s 10th-anniversary.
This milestone event marked a decade of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Read the full media release here.
Fueling Entrepreneurial Spirit through expanded Funding Opportunities
Fredericton, NB, May 17, 2024 – Federal support will help entrepreneurs and small business owners access important seed capital funding to start or expand their local businesses. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has contributed more than $1 million to sustain the delivery of Ignite’s Impact Loan Program (ILP).
Ignite: Sparking Innovation from New Brunswick to the World
Atlantic Business’s June 2022 issue showcases Ignite Fredericton, illustrating in detail just exactly what our organization does to fund, mentor and accelerate new businesses in New Brunswick.

