AdeTherapeutics technology has been in-licensed by Temple Therapeutics. It uses a novel mechanism of action in wound healing to prevent or reduce surgical scarring. The products add significant value to patients, surgeons and potentially reduce costly hospital readmissions due to adhesion-related complications. The opportunity is to set standard of care and be the preferred choice for surgeons to prevent adhesions in gynaecology, general surgery, neurosurgery and ophthalmology.
Agrisoma Biosciences develops and sells seed for a crop called Brassica carinata – a non-food, industrial oilseed that delivers high-quality oil that is ideal for use in the biofuel industry, and high-quality protein that is used as animal feed. Agrisoma has commercialized elite lines of this crop under the brand name Resonance carinata.
Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. is a TSX Venture listed company (TSX: CSX.V) that has designed, developed, and patented a revolutionary seeding and planting technology solution that enables precision agriculture, increasing yield and reducing operating costs while dramatically reducing the environmental footprint.
EcoLibra Systems Inc. partners with organizations and communities to provide infrastructure solutions that are both economically attractive and environmentally sustainable. We focus on:
The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) is the result of a collaboration between Ag-West Bio, the Global Institute of Food Security, the Food Industry Development Centre, Innovation Place, and private sector partners. GAAP was created to support early and rapid growth stage companies within all areas of agriculture and food.
GAAP combines the benefits of significant investment capital, long-term incubation in a world-class facility (with access to laboratories, greenhouses, and offices), along with guidance and training from sector-specific experts.
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HumaTerra is an innovative Saskatchewan-based AgTech company specializing in developing and manufacturing soil biostimulants, which are developed on sound agroecology and eco-conception principles. When applied soil biostimulants enhance a regenerative process naturally nourishing and rejuvenating soil making it bioactive.
IntelliYeast Laboratories is a start-up ag-biotech company ‘revolutionizing yeast production’ for multiple applications. Based on rigorous scientific testing IntelliYeast has developed proprietary methods to produce high quality yeast optimized for superior performance in the brewing industry, decreasing fermentation time and increasing consistency. Additional research and development is underway using precision fermentation applications in the specialty brewing markets, as well as within the animal feed and human nutrition field.
NULIFE uses a process called hydrothermal liquefaction to efficiently transform wet waste biomass into a bio-oil, that is injected into underground geological storage for permanent carbon removal. NULIFE’s process sequesters contaminants like PFAS and other waste toxins and generates potential co-product revenue streams, such as biogenic CO2, that build resilience for our business model.
Prairie Tide Analytics is dedicated to providing top-notch analytical services to optimize your production processes. As an ISO 17025 accredited analytical lab, Prairie Tide specializes in nutraceutical and natural product testing, food & beverage analysis and ethanol and hand sanitizer quality assurance. They uphold the highest standards of quality and accuracy in every analytical test they perform.
Proteus Waters offers ready-to-use solutions for wastewater treatment that are pre-engineered, pre-fabricated, self-contained, transportable, and turn-key. The packaged system is designed for rapid deployment as either temporary or permanent installations. Together with the operations and management support provided by affiliate company EcoLibra Systems, this endeavour marks an evolution in wastewater management and water and nutrient recovery.
Quantum Genetix s a leader in applying genetic information to livestock management. Quantum began operations in 2003, diversified to crop testing in 2009 and achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for detection of Triffid Flax in 2011. Quantum uses customer-driven demand to develop new technologies for the farm. The focus is on technologies that drive efficiency, create wealth and are simple to implement and use, and providing international quality and technical standards in laboratory testing.
Sask Shrimp has developed a fish feed that does not break down in the water, mitigating disease, labour and filtration costs. The feed also completely satisfies the nutritional profile of the aquatic species fed. This feed can revolutionize the aquaculture industry, as dry pellets foul water when not eaten quickly, giving bacteria a nutrient source. Real-world feed trials of this feed are beginning soon in Belgium with pacific white leg shrimp as the species fed.
Smart Earth Camelina is the leading global camelina enterprise. The company’s plant-breeding program provides a continuous pipeline of trait development to ensure maximum yield and profitability for its growers. Smart Earth also processes its camelina into excellent quality meal and oil products for livestock, pets, aquaculture and other markets.
VeriGrain Sampling Inc. is a Saskatoon-based agriculture technology company that uses automation to provide farmers with a reliable system for sampling, analyzing, and tracking their grain. VeriGrain commercialized an automated product for Grain Sampling and Data Management
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