econext

Name

econext

Legal name

NEI Association Inc.

Website

https://econext.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

econext is a Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit industry association with 190+ members that accelerates clean growth through policy advocacy, business development, training, and events for green economy businesses, governments, and academic institutions across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF), SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Green economy advocacy
• Clean technology association
• Circular economy incubator
• Clean energy workforce
• Environmental industry membership

Headquarters

HQ city

St. John's

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: econext operates as a not-for-profit association (NEIA Association Inc.) with membership as its primary revenue stream. The organization has over 190 members according to historical documents. Members include businesses in the environmental sector, green economy companies, and other stakeholders.
2. Government Funding and Partnerships: As a provincial industry association, econext receives support through partnerships with provincial and federal government departments including Innovation, Business and Rural Development, Environment and Conservation, and ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

econext is a not-for-profit, membership-based industry association that supports Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy through policy advocacy, business development support, international trade facilitation, workforce training, and R&D coordination. Its sellable offerings include Project Zero (circular economy incubator), professional development courses, the annual conference, policy research publications, industry awards, international business development programs, and the econav Green Jobs Bank.

Product overview

econext (NEIA Association Inc.) is a not-for-profit membership-based industry association, not a software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of services focused on accelerating clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, including: membership services providing networking and advocacy; the Project Zero circular economy incubator; a newsletter as primary communications tool; professional development and training programs; an annual conference; policy research and publications; industry awards; international business development; and the Green Jobs Bank (econav). These services are designed to support the green economy ecosystem rather than represent a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Zero: Circular Economy Incubator program supporting entrepreneurs in developing circular economy solutions.
• Green Roots Summit
• econav

Products and services

• econext Membership Services Paid membership-based industry association services providing networking, policy advocacy, business development support, and professional development for businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy.
• Project Zero Circular Economy Incubator A circular economy incubator program that supports entrepreneurs and startups developing solutions to transform waste into economic opportunity.
• Professional Development and Training Courses Training courses and professional development programs designed to prepare the workforce for the green economy, delivered in partnership with provincial and federal governments.
• econext Annual Conference Annual conference bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, decision-makers, regulators, and stakeholders in Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy.
• Policy Research and Publications Discussion papers, strategic research, and policy publications on clean growth topics including clean fuels, hydrogen, energy storage, offshore wind, ocean cleantech, and climate change adaptation.
• Industry Awards Program Annual awards recognizing businesses and individuals for achievements in balancing economy and environment in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• International Business Development Program Trade missions, export support, and international business development services connecting Newfoundland and Labrador firms to international markets including Europe and the Caribbean.
• econav Green Jobs Bank Online job bank platform connecting job seekers with career opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Province has potential to grow environmental sector employment by 30% before 2020 (per GLOBE Advisors report)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Hydrogen ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (HyIP) joined Canadian alliance of hydrogen hubs to accelerate clean energy innovation and position NL in national hydrogen economy.
• QUEST CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Working with the Town of Marystown and Town of Stephenville to explore economic development opportunities through the lens of net zero, helping municipalities pursue net zero energy community status.
• Port of Antwerp-BrugesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024Newfoundland and Labrador signed MOU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, with econext involved in facilitating this international partnership for green economy collaboration.
• City of St. John'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Launched the Shift Program to help St. John's residents make energy-efficient home renovations. econext spearheading a $7 million project to transform how residents access and implement home energy upgrades.
• WindEnergy HamburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2024Leading Newfoundland and Labrador business delegation to German wind energy conference, facilitating international market access for local clean energy firms.
• Foresight CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2023Announced Clean Energy Innovation Challenge partnership to support cleantech innovation and provide platforms for Newfoundland and Labrador clean energy startups.
• Organisation of Eastern Caribbean StatesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2023Formalized partnerships between Atlantic Canada and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States to support environmental sector trade and collaboration.
• Ocean Startup ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2022Partnered to present innovation spotlights for idea challenges and stimulate clean growth innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting ocean technology startups.
• Genesis CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2021Released a tool to help businesses attract and retain talent, partnering with Genesis Centre on innovation and entrepreneurship support in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2019Longstanding partnership supporting waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and organic waste management programs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Provincial and Federal Government DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2019Partnering with provincial and federal governments in delivery of training materials tailored to climate change needs of Newfoundland and Labrador industries.
• Northeast Avalon ACAP (NAACAP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2014Partnered with NEIA to deliver a free professional development workshop on sediment and erosion control during Rivers to Oceans Week, supporting environmental protection in the northeast Avalon region.
• Norwegian Oil Spill Control Association (NOSCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2013NOSCA partnered with NEIA and Innovation Norway to host the Oil Spill Response Technology Seminar, bringing together businesses from Norway and Newfoundland and Labrador to share best practices and equipment in environmental response.
• Innovation NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2013Co-organized Oil Spill Response Technology Seminar with NOSCA and NEIA to facilitate international business relationships in environmental technology.
• OceanexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2013Oceanex partnered with NEIA for the International Business Development Symposium, providing support for events focused on helping Newfoundland and Labrador environmental firms explore international markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Economy Canada: National nonprofit that supports Canadian businesses in adopting sustainable practices and runs the Green Economy Champions program. Highly comparable as a membership/association-style green business support organization, though operating nationally rather than provincially.
• Ecotrust Canada: Vancouver-based nonprofit building conservation economy and cleantech ventures in British Columbia. Comparable as a regional nonprofit that incubates cleantech enterprises and advocates for environmental industry development, similar to econext's Project Zero incubator model.
• Pollution Probe: Long-standing Canadian environmental charity focused on clean water, clean air, and climate solutions. Comparable as a nonprofit advancing environmental policy and industry engagement across Canada, though with broader environmental scope.
• QUEST Canada: National nonprofit advancing Smart Energy Communities and integrated community energy solutions. Already a strategic partner of econext for the Marystown and Stephenville net-zero energy community initiatives; comparable mission around municipal decarbonization and clean energy advocacy.
• Clean Energy Canada: Climate and clean energy policy think tank affiliated with the Canada West Foundation. Comparable as a Canadian advocacy organization pushing clean economy policy, though operating federally and with a research/policy focus rather than membership-based.
• Net Zero Atlantic: Atlantic Canada research organization focused on greenhouse gas reduction and clean energy innovation. Closely comparable as an Atlantic Canadian organization advancing low-carbon technologies and policy, sharing similar regional geography and stakeholder base.

Broad incumbents

• Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC): Federal foundation funding Canadian cleantech ventures. Comparable as a Canadian cleantech funding/development organization, though broader in scope, federally funded, and focused on venture investment rather than membership advocacy.
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Green Municipal Fund): National municipal association operating the Green Municipal Fund for sustainable community projects. Comparable in its role supporting municipal cleantech adoption and capacity building, though broader in scope and federally mandated.

Regional players

• Alberta Innovates: Provincial innovation corporation supporting cleantech and clean energy research commercialization. Comparable as a province-level innovation/cleantech development body, though Alberta-based and government-affiliated rather than membership-driven.
• Clean Foundation: Nova Scotia-based environmental nonprofit delivering programs in clean energy, climate change, and waste reduction. Closely comparable as an Atlantic Canadian regional environmental organization providing services, training, and community-based clean economy programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/econextnl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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