Quasar Platform
Grant in 2025
Quasar Platform is a Canadian company based in Brandon that specializes in developing an end-to-end rail logistics software platform. This platform provides a comprehensive real-time data universe tailored for freight rail shippers and operators. Quasar's offerings include tools for yard management, shipment management, and activity-based costing, which collectively enhance supply chain visibility and performance. By optimizing these processes, Quasar aims to reduce administrative and supplementary costs for its clients, thereby improving overall efficiency in rail logistics operations.
Richardson International
Grant in 2025
Richardson International, headquartered in Winnipeg, is Canada's leading agribusiness. With over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., the company specializes in handling and merchandising major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds. Richardson is also a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products, offering expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales, as well as oilseed processing, milling, and food product development.
Canadian National Railway
Grant in 2025
Canadian National Railway is a leading transportation company offering integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. With a network spanning Canada coast-to-coast and extending to the Gulf of Mexico via Chicago, it specializes in safe, timely, and cost-effective global marketplace delivery.
NSD Corporation is dedicated to the development of advanced sensor technologies and mechatronic devices. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing control systems that include sensors and actuators, aiming to empower global partners through innovative solutions. By leveraging its expertise in sensor technology, NSD seeks to enhance various applications across industries, contributing to advancements in automation and control systems.
Western IntermodeX
Grant in 2025
Western IntermodeX is a logistics platform that provides cargo owners and industry with access to dependable, innovative, and industry transportation services.
Battle River Railway
Grant in 2025
Battle River Railway is a new generation cooperative, shortline railway, based out of Forestburg, Alberta.The railway is Alberta’s longest straight section of railway, beginning in Alliance and continuing 52 miles to the Camrose area. Battle River Railway serves its agriculture and industrial customers on a weekly basis. Battle River Railway is proud to hire local and service the economic needs of the surrounding communities.
EverWind Fuels
Grant in 2024
EverWind Fuels is focused on the development of sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the hydrogen and ammonia production sector. The company is actively engaged in creating new solar and wind farms to generate green hydrogen, a clean and renewable energy source. Additionally, EverWind Fuels offers services that facilitate the conversion of existing fuel storage facilities into production sites for green hydrogen and green ammonia. This enables clients to select facilities that align with their energy needs and sustainability goals, positioning EverWind Fuels as a key player in the transition to greener energy solutions.