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Enthrill Distribution Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in ebook distribution services tailored for the publishing industry. It offers a comprehensive digital asset delivery platform known as Endpaper, which facilitates the distribution of digital content to consumers across various devices, including tablets, e-readers, smartphones, and computers. The company provides tools such as Endpaper Editor, which allows users to manage data efficiently, and the EnthrillBooks retail program, enabling publishers to sell digital formats alongside physical books. Additionally, Enthrill offers Ebook Gift Cards and promotional ebook cards to enhance sales and discoverability for authors and publishers. Serving retail stores and distribution firms, Enthrill's robust platform supports effective sales and promotion strategies aimed at increasing visibility and readership. Based in Calgary, Canada, Enthrill Distribution has been a subsidiary of Firebrand Technologies since 2017, following the acquisition of its intellectual property.

Afinity Life Sciences Inc. is an Edmonton-based company focused on researching, developing, and marketing natural-based therapeutics aimed at supporting healthy and active lifestyles. The company specializes in creating premium-quality natural health products backed by proprietary science. Afinity's product line addresses various health needs, including cardiovascular health, cognitive health, rheumatoid arthritis, and general well-being. Notably, the company produces Omega-3 supplements sourced from sustainably managed fisheries, ensuring they are not derived from endangered species. Afinity's commitment to evidence-based natural health solutions positions it to offer innovative products that cater to the unique health requirements of active aging consumers, with plans for further expansion into additional health areas.

iConnectivity is a company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, specializing in innovative hardware and software solutions for the music industry. The company develops interfaces that facilitate connections between electronic musical equipment, mobile devices, and computers. By utilizing standards-based connections such as USB, MIDI, and Ethernet, iConnectivity's products simplify the processes of creating, recording, and exploring music. Their award-winning offerings are available worldwide through both physical and online music retailers. Additionally, iConnectivity has established a presence in the USA and Germany, where it supports sales and marketing efforts.

Cleankeys Inc. was founded in 1988 as the result of an award-winning project that its founder, Randy Marsden, completed to help a friend with a spinal cord injury while attending Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta. At that time, the company (then called Madentec Limited) was primarily focused on helping people with physical disabilities gain independence through access to the computer. Notable users included Muhammad Ali and Christopher Reeve.

Cleankeys Inc. was founded in 1988 as the result of an award-winning project that its founder, Randy Marsden, completed to help a friend with a spinal cord injury while attending Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta. At that time, the company (then called Madentec Limited) was primarily focused on helping people with physical disabilities gain independence through access to the computer. Notable users included Muhammad Ali and Christopher Reeve.

SinoVeda Canada Inc., founded in 2006 and based in Edmonton, specializes in developing high-quality herbal supplements and nutraceuticals derived from botanical sources. The company's product line includes ginseng capsules designed to enhance immune function, boost stamina, and alleviate stress, as well as echinacea capsules and ginkgo biloba capsules aimed at improving memory and mental clarity. Through its focus on natural ingredients, SinoVeda Canada addresses various health concerns related to aging, fatigue, and overall well-being.

Wedge Networks Inc. is a cybersecurity software vendor based in Calgary, Canada, that specializes in real-time threat prevention. Founded in 2002, the company provides web security solutions designed for a diverse range of sectors, including utilities, healthcare, government, education, and financial services. Wedge Networks offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Cloud Network Defense, Wedge Anti Virus, Wedge Anti Spam, Wedge Data Loss Prevention, and Wedge Mobile Security App, among others, to protect organizations from malware, spam, data leakage, and inappropriate web usage. The company employs advanced technologies, including its WedgeARP™ platform, which utilizes a sophisticated artificial neural network for rapid detection of emerging threats across numerous endpoints. Wedge's offerings are distributed through various partners, enabling them to deliver security services globally. With a focus on cloud and mobile environments, Wedge Networks addresses the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations as they increasingly adopt cloud-based applications and connected devices. The company has received multiple industry accolades, including recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor, highlighting its innovation in the field of cybersecurity.

CoolIT Systems Inc., based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing direct contact liquid cooling technologies for data centers, servers, and desktops. The company offers a variety of cooling solutions, including CPU and GPU coolers, liquid-to-liquid heat exchanges, liquid-to-air heat exchanges, and all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. Its products cater to high-performance computing, cloud, and enterprise markets, serving industries such as finance, oil and gas, research, and big data. CoolIT Systems focuses on delivering next-generation cooling products that meet high standards for reliability and maintenance-free operation, utilizing patented split-flow technologies to enhance rack densities, component performance, and power efficiency. The company collaborates with engineering groups, including AMD, to provide reference cooling solutions for advanced video cards. Founded in 2001, CoolIT Systems continues to innovate in the cooling technology sector both in Canada and internationally.

MoboVivo Inc. is a software company based in Calgary, Canada, specializing in solutions for the distribution and marketing of branded video content online. Established in 2005, the company offers a range of products, including Mobovivo MiScreens, a cloud-based platform that enables publishers to reach various mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices. Additionally, MoboVivo has developed the Mobovivo Sports Game Engine, which enhances audience engagement through interactive gaming experiences for teams, leagues, and broadcasters, ultimately increasing revenue and viewer retention. The company also offers a white-label solution called StayTuned, designed to provide real-time interaction and gamification for TV viewers, enhancing their viewing experience with features like instant replays and behind-the-scenes content. MoboVivo has collaborated with notable brands such as ESPN and Time Warner Cable to create social daily fantasy applications, showcasing its expertise in combining entertainment and technology.

Tynt is a company that provides hosted solutions for online publishers and content creators, enabling them to enhance user engagement through a unique technology. By allowing users to automatically insert a page URL when they copy content, Tynt helps over 600,000 publishers improve their search engine optimization, increase site traffic, and gain valuable content insights. This innovative approach not only boosts brand attribution but also revolutionizes the measurement of user engagement, benefiting both publishers and advertisers. Tynt's core product, Tracer, tracks user actions and ensures that links to original content are included when text or images are pasted, thereby enhancing the overall value of web content. Tynt operates as part of 33Across.

SemBioSys Genetics Inc., a Canadian biotechnology company, announced today that it has signed a feasibility agreement with Dow AgroSciences LLC, of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Stratosome(TM) Biologics System and its application to animal health biologics. Under the terms of the agreement, SemBioSys and Dow AgroSciences will engage in collaborative research with the aim of determining if the Stratosome(TM) Biologics System can enable the commercialisation of a Dow AgroSciences plant-made vaccine. Under the terms of the agreement, SemBioSys will receive upfront and milestone payments. Further terms of the agreement were not disclosed. " We believe that our Stratosome(TM) Biologics System, with its economic and functional benefits, makes it an outstanding platform for animal health products. We are extremely pleased to be working with Dow AgroSciences in developing their vaccine," said Andrew Baum, president and CEO of SemBioSys. "We are very pleased to be working with SemBioSys in evaluating the Stratosome(TM) technology and its application to plant-made biologics for the animal health industry," stated Butch Mercer, Global Business Leader, Animal Health and Nutrition for Dow AgroSciences This is the third funded development agreement announced by SemBioSys in the last six months. In December, SemBioSys announced that it had executed a development agreement with Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) to co- develop value-added specialty oil products (DHA containing safflower oil) with potential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. In February, SemBioSys announced that it had entered into an agreement with Syngenta for access to SemBioSys' proprietary oilbody based Stratosome(TM) Biologics and StratoCapture(TM) Purification Systems for the development of Syngenta's biologic products. About SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (www.sembiosys.com) Calgary, Alberta-based SemBioSys Genetics Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutic proteins and oils using its proprietary oilbody-based technology - the Stratosome(TM) Biologics System. Spun out of the University of Calgary in 1994, the company's investors include Bay City Capital, Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc., Ventures West Management Inc., BDC Venture Capital, University Technologies International Inc., RBC Capital Partners and Maurice Moloney Ph.D. scientific founder and chief scientific officer. In addition to these investors, SemBioSys has received repayable contributions of CAD$5.5MM from Technology Partnerships Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, and CAD$4.9MM from AVAC Ltd. SemBioSys has partnerships with Syngenta Participations AG and Martek Biosciences for the use of its Stratosome(TM) technology for the development of therapeutic products.