Alternative energy was the big winner at the inaugural Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition Wednesday night, with Dal PhD researchers focused on advancing hydrogen and battery science taking first and second place.

In a tech-driven world filled with new products and business ventures, Dalhousie continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada.

A research partnership at Dal has helped develop new value food ingredients and natural health products from the north Atlantic sea cucumber.

More than a dozen students and alumni from Dalhousie and universities across the region will compete in the Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada pitch competition next week — each given just three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their impactful ideas.

Billions of face masks and other personal protective equipment have been used throughout the pandemic. Containing plastic, these items are damaging wildlife and their environments.