On-going

Way Forward Commitment:

In 2017-18, our Government will collaborate with Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador (WISE NL) and other industry partners to implement a new entrepreneurship initiative focused on increasing the involvement of women scientists, engineers and technologists in new business development. Through increased networking, training and mentoring, women will be supported in the development of knowledge-based firms in the fields of science, technology and engineering. This collaboration will ensure connectivity to other entrepreneurial supports such as financing, business counselling, networking for knowledge-based firms and opportunities for international graduate students.

What We’ve Accomplished:

• The Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) has engaged WISE NL to discuss challenges, gaps and opportunities for business development by women working in the field of science, technology, engineering and math.
• TCII supported WISE NL as it celebrated it’s 30th anniversary on November 21, 2018 with an event that included a panel on women in science, technology, engineering and math in business.  Minister Mitchelmore spoke at the event and emphasized the importance of women in leadership positions.
• As a result of ongoing work with WISE NL and other stakeholders, a planning and opportunity management process will take place in February/March 2019. Partners will identify joint deliverables and an implementation plan.