DR. BETH MASON
THE VERSCHUREN CENTRE & TURTLE LABS AMERICAS COLLABORATION

“Rarely are there two such complementary sister organizations that can connect technology development and research with the capacity to capitalize and commercialise businesses.”

What can ViaTalenta bring to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia?​
ViaTalenta brings a unique blend of commercial opportunities with economic development capacity never before delivered in Cape Breton. It achieves this through matching novel clean technology and sustainable industry to existing and new lifelong skills development for our communities. This model will create long lasting impacts for Cape Breton, establishing its expertise in a durable and global setting.

What benefits do you believe the Verschuren Center and ViaTalenta’s Turtle Labs can bring to the local communities?
The collaboration between the Verschuren Centre and ViaTalenta’s Turtle Labs will be key to the translation of research into reality. Rarely are there two such complementary sister organizations that can connect technology development and research with the capacity to capitalize and commercialise businesses. The on-going relationship provides complimentary research capacity during growth and technology scale-up, as well as the ability to maximize operational efficiency, growth and success.

First Nations are an important part of Cape Breton. Where do they come in?
Our First Nations communities bring valuable knowledge to address some of the natural products development challenges in creating clean technology solutions to replace unsustainable, conventional chemical processes. As such, Indigenous communities have a long history of aquaculture and can benefit from their participation in aspects of the commercial activities of ViaTalenta and          Turtle Labs.

What is it like for a scientist to work with ViaTalenta?
The impact investment and philanthropic reach that ViaTalenta encompasses brings an incredible opportunity to expand scientific discovery and the impact it can have both at a global and local levels. For scientists, discovery often stops at the bench, and few have a real opportunity to see their work translated into impactful business opportunities.