HERE WE CODE
is a new chapter for digital in Nova Scotia
Our digital culture is strong and continuing to grow. The opportunities for high-paying, fulfilling jobs, economic prosperity, and interdisciplinary digital innovation are endless, and it‘s time for us to capitalize on them. Here We Code is how we’re doing it.
This movement is about collaboration between industry, schools, businesses, government, and Nova Scotians to build a prosperous economic and social future for all communities in our province. It’s about inspiring action and cultivating the conditions for a thriving digital economy: whether that’s by becoming a computer science student, upskilling to develop your career, researching new technologies, or driving your business through digital innovation, there is a place for you in this field and we want you to be a part of it.
The proof, as they say, is in the numbers. The jobs are open, investment opportunities abound, and the grads are ready to kick off their careers in this industry worth over $2 billion. The digital evolution of our world is well underway, where do you see yourself fitting in?
$2.5 Bil
Gross Output
1300+
ICT Companies & Organizations
~10%
Nova Scotia’s Business Sector Outputs
25,000+
Tech Employees
The world is changing,
we are too.
Students
Digital is in every industry. No matter what you’re interested in, from agriculture, to healthcare, to the arts and more, you’ll find your place in this diverse field. Think critically, get creative, and make a difference in the world. The path to a bright future begins with a digital education.
Industry
Computer science unites everything we do, and we’re working with partners in Nova Scotia to develop an ambitious, inclusive talent pipeline and dig into innovative and impactful research to future-proof the region and take advantage of the benefits of our growing digital economy.
Collaboration
Here We Code comes to life through collaborations with the public, government, and industry. Together we are driving this forward, building digital growth across the province, region, country, and world. We are creating the conditions for everyone to join us and add to the building momentum.
Digital Successes
across Nova Scotia
A HALIFAX-DEVELOPED VIDEO GAME ABOUT A RED FOX IS GETTING RAVE REVIEWS
CBC News • March 25, 2022
16-YEAR-OLD CEO RAISES $700K FOR HALIFAX STARTUP
CBC News • may 23, 2022
Here We Code, Nova Scotia: Celebrating our tech boom moment
nova scotia business inc. • june 1, 2022