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Affiliated with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), SEATAC is Nova Scotia’s first Technology Access Centre, supporting small- and medium-sized ocean tech businesses through research and development services. With access to NSCC’s specialized equipment and facilities, our engineers and technicians design, build, deploy and test products. Companies working with us retain their intellectual property. We are ready to provide you with the support you need to advance your ocean project today.
Co-located at COVE and NSCC Ivany Campus, we’re here to help innovators seize opportunities in the rapidly growing global ocean economy and to position Canada’s ocean technology industry as a leader in sustainable, inclusive ocean innovation.
Our team
Mo Shamma
Research Scientist
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Dr. Mo Shamma leads SEATAC, driving applied research and innovation to advance ocean technologies through strategic leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration. He brings more than 12 years of experience with ocean-related projects, mechanical and manufacturing processes, industrial engineering and materials science with a focus on polymers, composites and nanostructured materials. His expertise supports the development of practical solutions that meet the evolving needs of the ocean sector.
Janine Meade
Business Development Lead
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Janine Meade, LL.B., B.Sc., is responsible for client relationship and strategic partnership development related to ocean technology growth. She has 20+ years of experience working in ITC business development, strategy and research in both the public and private sectors.
Neil Laamanen
Project Coordinator
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Neil Laamanen, P.Eng., leads client projects that require mechanical design, advanced manufacturing and on-water testing support and expertise. He has 20+ years of experience in engineering and related trades roles and 5 years in College research and training.
Adam Lavergne
Research Associate
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Adam Lavergne supports client design and build projects involving electronic systems. He holds an Electronic Engineering Technician diploma from NSCC.
Nathan Higgins
Research Associate
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Laura Holleran
Research Associate
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Ruth Ballard promotes SEATAC’s capabilities through internal and external channels and fosters engagement with clients and partners.
Ruth Ballard
Marketing Associate
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Ruth Ballard promotes SEATAC’s capabilities through internal and external channels and fosters engagement with clients and partners.
we know working in the ocean is different
Find solutions with SEATAC today.