{"id":7183,"date":"2023-04-18T11:01:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/?p=7183"},"modified":"2023-04-26T08:47:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:47:09","slug":"latest-sdtc-seed-funding-demonstrates-scope-of-early-and-emerging-stage-regional-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/en\/latest-sdtc-seed-funding-demonstrates-scope-of-early-and-emerging-stage-regional-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest SDTC Seed Funding demonstrates scope of early and emerging-stage regional innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ottawa, Ontario\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced an investment of $2.8 million\u202fin 28 Canadian companies developing new technologies to combat the negative impacts of climate change, grow the circular economy and advance sustainable supply chain practices in areas including manufacturing, transportation and agriculture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This cohort of SDTC\u2019s Seed Funding stream showcases the scope of innovation in Canada happening from coast to coast with funding recipients located in seven provinces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From turning coffee ground waste into new food ingredients, to restoring oilfields through novel software, to improving fabric recycling for the fashion industry, each recipient company is developing promising solutions to deliver significant environmental benefits to Canadians.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SDTC Seed funding supports promising early-stage Canadian sustainable tech entrepreneurs by providing grants of $50,000 to $100,000 to innovative technology projects with the potential to generate economic and environmental benefits for Canada. Applicants for seed funding are nominated by SDTC\u2019s partnership with Canadian accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneurial service organizations. To learn more, click\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/seed-fund\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quotes:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe innovation economy transcends regional boundaries &#8211; geography should not limit a start-up\u2019s potential to scale their unique and high-potential business offerings. SDTC\u2019s Seed Funding program is uniquely positioned to help identify companies for investment in small centres and regions across the country that might not otherwise seek early-stage investment support.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Zo\u00eb Kolbuc, SDTC Vice President, Ecosystems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies approved for funding:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are the 28 seed funding recipients approved by\u202fSDTC\u2019s Board of Directors in March 2023, along with their nominating accelerators.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saskatchewan\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haztracker.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HazTrack<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co-labs.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Co.Labs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is bringing sustainable efficiencies to the energy industry through automated tank monitoring that reports data wirelessly to company teams, reducing the need for direct technician intervention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nulifegreentech.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NULIFE GreenTech Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foresightcac.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is turning wet industrial waste into low-carbon fuels through its unique patented technology.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">British Columbia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machineryanalytics.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lantern Machinery Analytics Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/creativedestructionlab.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Destruction Lab<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has developed imaging and analysis software to help factories make consistent lithium ion-based batteries, increasing yields to reduce waste and speeding product time to market.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nadagrocery.com\/pages\/nada-2u\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nada Grocery Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spring.is\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spring Activator<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is reducing the carbon footprint of our grocery shopping experience and reducing food waste through a package-free food supply chain service.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/open-waters-design-manufacturing\/?originalSubdomain=ca\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open Waters Design and Manufacturing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hubspace.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HubSpace \/ Innovation Central Society<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has developed solar energy generating insulated panels for heavy-duty refrigerator trailers, helping to divert the need for secondary diesel engines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantotechltd.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">QuantoTech Solutions Ltd.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alacritycanada.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Alacrity Foundation of B.C.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, spearheads micro farming through vertically integrated indoor vertical farms in their communities, reducing waste and increasing quality produce.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixone.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sixone<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alacritycanada.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Alacrity Foundation of B.C.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is working to scale the recycling of plastics in post-consumer textiles, diverting them from landfills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alberta\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ayrtonenergy.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ayrton Energy Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marsdd.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MaRS Discovery District<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, delivers a clean alternative to traditional grid services and fuel supply through liquid organic hydrogen stored and transported the same way as gasoline.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closurelm.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Closure Liability Management Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sicanada.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Innovation Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has created novel enterprise software to aid in oilfield restoration, eliminating harmful leaks of methane emissions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/litus.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Litus Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatecalgary.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Innovate Calgary<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has developed a novel extraction process that recovers double the amount of lithium used for electric cars and consumer electronics. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarsteam.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SolarSteam<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatecalgary.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Innovate Calgary<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is working to provide low-cost renewable heat alternatives through solar energy for industrial and commercial use, from heating greenhouses to parkades. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swiftcharge.io\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swift Charge<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <a href=\"https:\/\/sicanada.org\/\">Social Innovation Canada<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is expanding EV charging networks while modernizing grid infrastructure. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ontario\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.envgo.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">enVgo Inc<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">., supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acceleratorcentre.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterloo Accelerator Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is working towards a zero-emission future by electrifying recreational boating activities by deploying hydrofoils (which act like airplane wings) on boats incorporating autonomous software.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidrone.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KiDrone<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/communitech.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communitech<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is scaling smart, rapid re-forestation techniques using heavy-lift, long-range, seed dispersal drones that will speed up and reduce the cost of replanting forests.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labscubed.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LabsCubed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/communitech.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communitech<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offers <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">real-time plastics assessment to replace virgin material with cheaper, greener and more sustainable recycled plastic materials for the packaging industry. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.materialfutureslab.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Material Futures Lab<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verschurencentre.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Verschuren Centre Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is curbing the harmful impacts of toxic dyes by developing non-GMO bio-produced colourants easily adaptable for use in fashion apparel, cosmetics and hair dye.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metafold3d.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Metafold 3D<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marsdd.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MaRS Discovery District<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has developed design software for 3d printing with unique patterns that can reduce the amount of material utilized in items ranging from running shoes to bioreactors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ukko.ag\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ukko Agro<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conexus.ca\/Business\/Resources\/ConexusBusinessIncubator\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cultivator powered by Conexus Credit Union<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is advancing the benefits of precision farming through predictive analytics software t that predicts if, when, and where to apply crop inputs with an initial focus on predicting pesticide application need and timing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quebec<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biointelligence.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BioIntelligence Technologies Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclemomentum.com\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cycle Momentum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is accelerating biomanufacturing \u2013 to make various sustainable products like medicine, vaccines and food.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/biosam-ca\/?originalSubdomain=ca\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">BioSam<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/district3.co\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 3<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has found a solution to chemical fertilization and improve crop nutrition through a microbe-based bio-stimulant that draws nitrogen and phosphorous from soil.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanergie.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Datanergie Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 Degr\u00e9S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, decarbonizes indoor heating and cooling by harnessing waste heat from decentralized AI computing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/femtum.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Femtum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Inc.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantino.ca\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quantino<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mproving process yield and reducing waste in the semiconductor manufacturing industry with unique laser solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandemlaunch.com\/en\/portfolio\/inlan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">INLAN Inc.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandemlaunch.com\/en\/portfolio\/inlan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TandemLaunch Ventures<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has created a high-performance, versatile, battery-free tag for asset tracking in inventory management, factory automation, surveillance and security areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nova Scotia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earthli.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EARTHLI<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/investnovascotia.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest Nova Scotia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, spearheads a zero-waste production revolution by developing their 100% compostable, Canadian-grown, sustainable hemp-based alternative protein.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinethinking.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marine Thinking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voltaeffect.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Volta<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, transforms traditional vessels into autonomous marine navigation vessels for patrol inspection, survey, and rescue operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitacs.ca\/en\/partner\/rfine-biomass-solutions-inc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RFINE Biomass Solutions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dalideahub.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emera ideaHUB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is advancing the circular economy by turning coffee ground waste into new food products and other functional ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaresp.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NovaResp Technologies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/investnovascotia.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Innovacorp<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is helping people with sleep apnea while reducing impacts on landfills and lowering energy usages through a next-generation intelligent sustainable CPAP device.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Newfoundland and Labrador\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enaimco.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enaimco<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><a 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