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.
NULIFE GreenTech
Venture Round in 2024
NULIFE GreenTech focuses on waste management by converting various organic materials, such as sewage sludge, food production waste, and agricultural byproducts, into sustainable biocrude oil through its proprietary HydroThermal Liquefaction (HTL) technology. This innovative process utilizes heat and pressure to transform challenging waste streams, including biosolids and contaminated materials, into bio-carbon and low-carbon intensity bio-crude oil. By addressing the complexities of wet waste management, NULIFE GreenTech enables businesses to effectively manage a wider range of difficult-to-handle organic waste, thereby reducing landfill reliance and promoting sustainability.
Smart Earth Seeds
Seed Round in 2017
Smart Earth Seeds focuses on developing superior varieties of Camelina, a low-input oilseed crop known for its high yield and nutritional benefits. The company operates a comprehensive plant-breeding program that enhances trait development, thereby maximizing yield and profitability for growers. Camelina is particularly valued for its oil, which is rich in Omega fatty acids and exhibits greater oxidative stability compared to flax oil. This makes it a preferred choice for aquaculture, where it improves the nutritional profile of farmed fish while promoting a sustainable, marine-free diet. Additionally, Camelina meal contributes to the production of high-Omega eggs and meat in poultry. Smart Earth Seeds is committed to sustainable crop production and rural economic development, and it plans to establish processing infrastructure in grower communities to create value-added products derived from Camelina oil and meal.
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