Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic partner to support entrepreneurs across rural Nova Scotia

Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGNITE Atlantic to support entrepreneurs and innovators across rural Nova Scotia.

Through this collaboration, Dentons will provide in-kind programming and resources to members of the IGNITE community, helping founders access practical knowledge on key legal and business topics as they grow their ventures.

As part of the partnership, Dentons will host monthly "General Counsel Office Hours", offering virtual drop-in sessions where IGNITE entrepreneurs can learn about legal considerations and ask general questions in an informal setting. Dentons will also collaborate with IGNITE on educational webinars and workshops covering topics such as intellectual property, artificial intelligence, privacy, and commercialization strategies.

"Entrepreneurs in rural communities deserve access to the same expertise and opportunities available in larger centres," said Doug Jones, CEO of IGNITE Atlantic. "We're excited to partner with Dentons to provide our founders with valuable insights and educational resources that will help them build and scale their businesses."

In addition to programming, Dentons will provide Founder Series booklets and resources for entrepreneurs at IGNITE locations in Glasgow, Yarmouth, and Cape Breton, further strengthening support available to the region's startup ecosystem. The Firm's Founder Series is a helpful and quick-to-read guide designed to equip founders with the basics needed to identify common legal issues facing startups.

"IGNITE plays a vital role in the startup ecosystem in Nova Scotia and we are excited and proud to be a partner. Empowering rural entrepreneurs isn't just about building businesses - it's about unlocking the potential of entire communities, where one idea can create opportunity and lasting change for generations," said Seema Aggarwal, Atlantic Canada Lead of Dentons' Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies team.

The partnership also includes collaborative events, networking opportunities, and shared visibility initiatives that will connect Dentons professionals with entrepreneurs and innovators across the IGNITE network.

Together, IGNITE Atlantic and Dentons aim to strengthen Nova Scotia's innovation ecosystem by ensuring founders have access to the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to succeed.

About IGNITE Atlantic

IGNITE Atlantic is a rural innovation hub dedicated to building a vibrant ecosystem where entrepreneurs, communities, youth, and industry professionals can collaborate to spark meaningful change and opportunity across rural Nova Scotia. IGNITE operates locations in Glasgow, Yarmouth, and Cape Breton.

About Dentons

Dentons is Canada's Global Law Firm. The Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group's many prominent national and global rankings, including the latest Top 10 ranking in PitchBook's Q2 2025 Global League Tables for venture capital and M&A deals, reflect the Firm's reputation as Canada's top legal advisor to growth-oriented technology companies - from startup to exit, whether by IPO or mergers and acquisitions - as well as to venture capital investors. Whether you're a startup, founder, investor or technology company, Dentons can help you achieve your business objectives, wherever your ventures take you. Learn more about our leading Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group.

Tap into our unparalleled resources for Canadian startups and emerging growth companies by exploring the Dentons Venture Hub.

Contacts

Doug Jones
CEO, IGNITE Atlantic
[email protected]
902-748-1504

Seema Aggarwal
Atlantic Canada Lead, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies
Dentons Canada LLP
[email protected]
416-367-6800