CBA Startup Ecosystem

Just Vertical Incorporated, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing and selling a hydroponic system that enables individuals to grow leafy greens, herbs, strawberries, and cucumbers in their homes. Founded in 2017 by a team of experts in sustainable agriculture and hydroponics from the University of Toronto, the company aims to simplify indoor gardening by providing a complete package that includes vertical growing systems, custom-mixed nutrients, and seed pods, all without the need for soil. Just Vertical serves customers primarily in Canada and the United States, contributing to the movement towards sustainable food production. The company’s offerings are available for purchase online, making it accessible for home gardeners seeking to cultivate fresh produce year-round.

Tharos Limited is a science-led equine health company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on improving the digestive health of racehorses. Established in 2006, it has developed EquiNectar, a horse feed that utilizes enzyme-rich malt extract to address common digestive issues in performance horses. After four years of extensive research into equine digestion, Tharos has created innovative diet management products that offer significant health, condition, and performance enhancements. The company aims to address critical concerns related to diet and digestion, providing valuable solutions for horse professionals globally. Tharos is also a member of the British Equestrian Trade Association, underscoring its commitment to the equine industry.

Shirsa Labs Private Limited owns and operates an online engagement platform that provides exercises in the areas of agility, memory, focus, problem solving, and critical thinking by entertaining and educating children in the 6-13 age groups. It offers online and offline interactive methods that enable to have a direct impact on children's learning abilities in classroom, as well as day-to-day activities. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Edgefx Technologies Pvt. Ltd. sells projects to engineering, diploma, and post-graduate students online. The company sells projects for technology project categories, such as communication, core electricals, electrical, general electronics, instrumentation, power electronics, power systems, and robotics. It also develops customized projects; and enables to download the abstract and seminar power point presentations of the selected projects from the Website. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Shiksa Pay is a flexible system where in the Institute can manage different categories of fees and can manage all the needs of the Institute with related to fees collection. Using Shiksa Pay the students/parents will be able to pay online using their account or cards with ease of pay from anywhere. Shiksa Pay comes with a mobile app which gives the advantage of payment using mobile. Shiksa Pay gives control to the management of the Institute to access critical financial data related to fees on their fingertips which ensures proper financial planning and business forecast. Apart from being available on the desktop, it can be accessed from mobile and tables.

Stelae Technologies Ltd is a software company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven document analysis. Founded in 2002, the company develops Khemeia, a cloud-based solution that transforms unstructured information into structured, enriched content suitable for indexing. Khemeia serves various sectors, including publishing and business processing outsourcing, by enabling the extraction and semantic tagging of metadata, organization of information, and generation of XML-based outputs. Stelae's technology enhances information management across applications such as content management, document management, and business intelligence. The company has received investments from angel investors in Europe, Israel, and India and is recognized as a member of the SAP Start-Up Focus network. Stelae Technologies has garnered accolades, including recognition by CIO Review Magazine as one of the 20 Most Promising Product Companies in Asia and winning the IBM Global Entrepreneur Smart Camp for India and Asia Pacific. Additionally, it has offices in London and Lyon.

Jay Robotix Pvt Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Hyderabad, has established itself as a leading multidimensional robotics firm in India. The company specializes in providing a range of services and products across various sectors, including education, industrial applications, and defense. Jay Robotix is committed to innovation through rigorous research and development, which is integral to its operations. The company offers educational services that include robotics labs, certification workshops, and career-oriented programs, enabling students to learn and create their own robotic products. Additionally, Jay Robotix focuses on custom product prototyping, ensuring that it delivers innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients, ultimately enhancing their return on investment.