Ag-West Bio Inc. is a catalyst for Saskatchewan’s bioeconomy, helping to move research to market. A not-for-profit, member-based organization, Ag-West Bio is funded by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada's Growing Forward program. The company was created in 1989 as Ag-West Biotech and renamed Ag-West Bio in 2004. Ag-West Bio member companies include research organizations, industry (from SMEs to multinationals), research service organizations, economic development organizations and commodity groups. Members represent the biotechnology, bioproducts and biofuels, and health and nutrition sectors. Entrepreneurs commercializing their innovations come to Ag-West Bio for pathfinding and help creating a sound business plan. We collaborate with the Raj Manek Mentorship program, matching protégés with experienced mentors. Our commercialization fund has assisted many early stage companies, as well as enabling established companies expand their businesses. By hosting numerous networking events, conferences and seminars, we help our community stay connected and informed. We lead delegations to relevant conferences, such as BIO International, and help set up meetings for incoming delegations interested in doing business or finding research partners in Saskatchewan. Ag-West Bio also participates with like-minded companies from across Canada in creating awareness of the industry for the government.
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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