Fredericton , New Brunswick
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering is the world ' s first research centre of dermoskeletics . considered the world leader in ocean mapping and hydrographic software ; over 90 % of coastal states who have an ocean mapping program use their software .
Fredericton is also home to RPC , New Brunswick ’ s provincial research organisation . RPC ’ s complement of over 160 scientists , engineers and technologists is supported by world-class analytical chemistry , air quality and material-testing laboratories , comprehensive life science capabilities , an internationally recognised fish health lab , extensive product development , design , manufacturing and testing services , and a wide variety of pilot facilities for the development and improvement of industrial and environmental processes and products . RPC holds over 100 accreditations and certifications .
Smaller Fredericton companies making a global impact include In Nature Robotics , provider o technology that serves a useful purpose and is easy to use . Its latest offering is the Aquatic Mini Observation System – AMOS to its friends - a solar-powered robotic boat that can measure water quality in as little as 2cm . It can be carried by one person , yet is packed with technology .
Then there ’ s BioNB , a promoter of the ‘ blue bioeconomy ’ in New Brunswick . It provides support to companies and researchers developing sustainable projects and technologies related to the aquatic environment . Meanwhile , the Corey Nutrition Company , founded by Lee Corey in 1982 , provide sustainably sourced quality fish food products for the burgeoning aquaculture sector . The strapline – Better Feed , Better Water , Better Fish - says it all .
Despite it ’ s relatively small footprint , the city is home to the Fredericton Convention Centre ( FCC ). Situated in the heart of Downtown , FCC is just a 15-minutes drive from the airport . The silver LEED-certified venue offers 3,344sqm of flexible meeting space on two floors and a host of delegate attractions nearby . The FCC is also an integral part of the Rendez-Vous Fredericton scheme , a destination sales-and-marketing partnership between Fredericton Tourism , convention hotels and several universities .
Fredericton is served by daily flights from Toronto and Montreal connecting to the rest of the world . What are you waiting for ?
Bottom left : The river and innovation are in full flow in Fredericton
Right : Fredericton Cityscape
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