Ag-West Bio
Ag-West Bio Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Saskatchewan, dedicated to advancing the province's bioeconomy by facilitating the transition of research into market-ready innovations. Established in 1989 as Ag-West Biotech and renamed in 2004, it serves a diverse membership that includes research institutions, industry participants, economic development groups, and commodity associations. Ag-West Bio focuses on the biotechnology, bioproducts, biofuels, and health and nutrition sectors. The organization offers support to entrepreneurs in developing business plans and navigating commercialization challenges through initiatives like the Raj Manek Mentorship program and its commercialization fund, which aids both early-stage and established companies. It fosters community engagement by organizing networking events, conferences, and seminars, and leads delegations to significant industry events such as BIO International. Additionally, Ag-West Bio collaborates with other organizations across Canada to promote awareness of the bioindustry to government stakeholders.
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NULIFE GreenTech
Venture Round in 2024
NULIFE GreenTech converts sewage sludge, food waste, and agricultural residues into sustainable biocrude oil using its proprietary HydroThermal Liquefaction process, aiming to reduce landfill waste.
Smart Earth Seeds
Seed Round in 2017
Smart Earth Seeds focuses on breeding and cultivating Camelina, a low‑input dryland oilseed that yields high‑Omega fatty acids and antioxidants. The company runs a continuous plant‑breeding program that delivers new traits to growers, improving yield and profitability. Camelina oil is prized for aquaculture, where it improves the N6:N3 ratio and supports a marine‑free diet, and its meal is used to produce high‑Omega eggs and poultry meat. The crop can be grown on marginal land with fewer inputs than conventional oilseeds, offering competitive yields and sustainability. Smart Earth Seeds also supports rural economic development by providing growers with advanced production practices and a pipeline of trait innovations.
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