Technologies Ecofixe

Head Office: Québec

Sector: Bioproducts

Technologies Ecofixe is the first and only BCorp certified water treatment company in Canada. They design and develop modular biological wastewater treatment solutions to increase the capacity of existing treatment plants. Their modules give a second life to municipal and industrial infrastructures while implementing economical, eco-friendly, and energy efficient solutions. Their unique technologies reduce energy consumption and avoid additional greenhouse gas emissions related to biological wastewater treatment. They use recycled and recyclable materials to build their solutions, and manufacture locally to boost the local economy. In the last two years, the company has completed installation of four projects, and plans to expand their operations in 2023.

Terra Bioindustries

Head Office: Ontario

Sector: Bioproducts

Terra Bioindustries is a cleantech startup that has created a unique upcycling platform to turn a single agrifood waste stream into multiple circular products. Starting with spent grains from beer production, they have upcycling them into two high value products: Protina and Recyclose. Protina is a fibre-rich, protein concentrate with more than 55% protein and less than 1% carbs. Food producers can use Protina in alternative meat recipes, baked goods, snacks, and more. Recyclose is a crystalline sugar mixture made from food waste and behaves similarly to traditional glucose feedstocks. The startup has secured non-dilutive capital from several funding agencies and is identifying production facilities, strategic partners and planning commercial distribution in 2023 and 2024.

The InnuScience Group

Head Office: Québec

Sector: Bioproducts

Harnessing the power of nature through biotechnology, InnuScience provides holistic, high performance, sustainable solutions to cleaning and hygiene products. Their highly concentrated, probiotic cleaners are mainly composed of bacterial cultures, surfactants derived from green chemistry, and enzymes dissolved in water. Their main raw ingredients are renewable, their products are biodegradable, VOC-free, and the production methods are energy efficient. In these ways, InnuScience is reducing their greenhouse gas emissions as well as formulating products that won’t compromise people’s health or the planet. Their 30 years of science and innovation has generated 31 product groups, and nearly 1000 specific technologies including surface cleaners, degreasers, water treatment, odor eliminators , pet care, and more. They have commercial agreements with more than 246 distributors around the world and their professional cleaning products are sold in more than 30 countries.

The Well Told Company Inc.

Head Office: Ontario

Sector: Supplement & Natural Health Product

The Well Told Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based wellness company that formulates, develops, distributes and sells clean supplements free of synthetics, fillers and isolates. Products are scientifically proven to combat stress, fight inflammation, boost immunity and more. The company launched in 2018, and in the last two years has doubled gross revenue, increased gross margin by 8%, launched in the United States through CVS Pharmacies, airports, Rite Aid and Walgreens, and launched a new line of powders in compostable sachets. With their standout reputation and ambition for growth, Well Told will continue to grow across Canada and the US.

Three Farmers Foods Inc.

Head Office: Saskatchewan

Sector: Food & Beverage

Three Farmers Foods is Canada’s largest brand and manufacturer of whole roasted pulses and beans. Driven by the desire to nourish the world through whole bean snacking, Three Farmers’ product portfolio consists of roasted chickpea, lentil, and fava bean snacks as well as camelina oil. Located at the source of the world’s supply of pulses, Three Farmers Foods is vertically integrated, sourcing all ingredients from Canada and manufacturing in Saskatchewan. In the last 24 months, Three Farmers added 1000 new retailers and can now be found in over 6,000 locations across Canada, and in the US via Costco, as well as recently being added to Porter Airlines in-flight dining options.

TrendiTech Inc.

Head Office: British Columbia

Sector: Agri/Food Tech & Ingredients

TrendiTech Inc. aims to solve the problem of food waste with their innovation. Their BioTrim units use robotics, blended drying technology and a process called fractionation to divert otherwise wasted fruits and vegetables into nutrient-and flavour-rich food powders. These ingredients are sold to food producers, nutraceutical, cosmetic and pet food companies. Trendi has built and deployed their prototype BioTrim80 to food producers in the Vancouver area. They have developed four nutrient-dense smoothie flavour combinations, and their Smoothie Machines can be found in the Vancouver International Airport. They continue to experience rapid growth, and will expand into the US in 2023.

ulivit superfood inc.

Head Office: Saskatchewan

Sector: Food & Beverage

ulivit is an innovative food company helping people and our planet by creating super delicious, functional food. Their flagship food Magic Eats is a high protein alternative to meat and eggs, made with one of the most sustainable plant-based proteins in the world – pulses. Containing just one ingredient – peas – along with other tasty herbs and spice blends, Magic Eats have distinct health and functional benefits that provide natural energy, boosts your brain, and builds your immunity. Pulses are a carbon sequestering ingredient with very low carbon footprint. They use less water, land, and resources, and leave the soil healthier. ulivit’s locally sourced, pulse-forward products are high in protein, clean label, soy and gluten free. ulivit’s future packaging will also be made from 70% renewable plants and 100% recyclable, reducing food waste, energy to transport, and mitigating climate change.

Verschuren Centre Inc.

Head Office: Nova Scotia

Sector: Bioproducts

Located in Sydney, Cape Breton, the Verschuren Centre Inc. has quietly become one of Canada’s leading centres for clean technology development and deployment. The independent not-for-profit provides contracted services to industry in some of the hottest areas of research and development, including biomanufacturing, bio-agriculture, bio-marine processing, smart plastics, carbon transformation, energy net-zero modelling, and sustainable resource use. The Verschuren Centre is passionate about supporting a low carbon, circular economy where Canada is a leader in net-zero smart manufacturing and clean energy. This focus drives them to develop and scale sustainable solutions, connect cleantech innovation to industry, and accelerate decarbonization at all levels.

VIRCHEW

Head Office: British Columbia

Sector: Pet & Animal Products

Virchew is creating a powerful, new paradigm in canine nutrition. Supported by trailblazing veterinary nutrition programs, Virchew serves up the first plant-based meals and treats for dogs. Not your typical kibble products, Virchew is 100% plant-based using raw or lightly processed, Canadian, and North American non-GMO ingredients. Their unique dry foods do not require typical extruding or cooking methods, therefore using a fraction of the energy that most production methods require. Virchew ships direct from its own production facility to customers’ doors across Canada. Due to their direct-to-consumer and vertical business model, unique foods, and timely entry into a fast-expanding marketplace, their sales grew significantly in 2022. They plan on expanding international distribution by 2024.

Vitality Products Inc.

Head Office: British Columbia

Sector: Supplement & Natural Health Product

Vitality combines modern science and traditional ingredients for superior natural health products. Their line of Canadian-made vitamins and supplements has a special focus on women’s health needs. This is led by their award-winning product, Power Iron + Organic Spirulina, which helps build iron levels and restore energy. The company prioritizes sustainability by sourcing packaging and manufacturing all products locally, and focusing on high quality ingredients while reducing waste during production and transportation. Currently, Vitality offers 12 products at 600 natural health retailers in Canada, including Whole Foods Markets, and online on vitality.ca and amazon.ca. They recently signed exclusive distribution in the USA.

withinUs Natural Health

Head Office: British Columbia

Sector: Supplement & Natural Health Product

withinUs Natural Health are the proud producers of withinUs TruMarine® Collagen, a premium-grade collagen made exclusively from wild-caught, sustainable fish. A majority of collagen products on the market are produced using bovine collagen. withinUs offers a sustainable alternative that doesn’t require cattle farming, a leading contributor to clearcutting, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. withinUs is also the first company in Canada to introduce 100% compostable packaging for a collagen supplement. In 2022, the company introduced their product to Costco wholesalers across Canada. With product line expansion planned for 2023, the company looks forward to continued growth.