The mandate of the Subcommittee is to propose meaningful and measurable action in the form of pilot programming or projects, and to recommend changes to existing programs, in both rural and urban areas, with the goal of fostering economic growth under the Innovation pillar under the AGS. [...] The Subcommittee believes in the capacity that exists in the technology sectors of the Atlantic region, and that government should continue to play an important role in fostering the organic growth of these sectors – particularly in the oceans, biotechnology, smart grid and other high tech sectors. [...] It was recommended that the federal government consider the process by which innovation happens, and aim to connect the dots by linking the drivers and the enablers. [...] In response to much of the feedback received on immigration, the Subcommittee was happy to promote the improvements made by the AGS Immigration Pilot. [...] The Subcommittee was pleased to learn that the government of NS is working on the creation of a seed fund in the amount of $25 million.