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Laid Back Snacks is a healthy snack food company based in Vancouver, BC. focus on using whole ingredients in fun and delicious ways, hence 80/20 nutritional philosophy: 80% whole grown goodness, 20% earned indulgence as a reward for making smart decisions.

HRx is a Vancouver-based firm that provides training, consulting and technology solutions to enable diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Two Wheel Gear specializes in producing high-quality, specialty bags designed for bike commuters. The company offers a range of products, including waterproof backpacks, briefcases, garment bags, and handlebar bags, all of which are designed to be convertible for easy transportation. These innovative bags are built to withstand the rigors of daily commuting, ensuring durability over thousands of miles. By focusing on the needs of the commuter cyclist, Two Wheel Gear aims to enhance the biking experience and provide practical solutions for those who cycle to work.

Developer of wind and solar-powered autonomous boats intended to provide real-time data and information to protect the oceans. The company's boats are equipped with sensors and cameras to make oceanic observations and instantly relay them, offering a safe, efficient, and affordable way of collecting data compared to conventional crewed vessels, enabling clients to monitor ocean traffic, watch for illegal fishing, collect information on marine mammals and understand the impacts of climate change.

Tenzr Health, a division of BioInteractive Technologies Inc., specializes in developing advanced wearable technology aimed at enhancing physical therapy and rehabilitation. The company's flagship product, TENZR, is a hands-free, camera-free wrist-worn device that utilizes artificial intelligence for gesture recognition, allowing users to control their environment and monitor their hand and arm movements in real-time. This innovative technology is designed to assist individuals recovering from various hand injuries, such as those caused by strokes, wrist fractures, or conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Tenzr Health has garnered endorsements from notable institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Techstars, positioning itself at the forefront of the medical device and digital health sectors.

ThisFish is a emerging leader in seafood traceability software that improves business efficiency and increases trust and transparency in seafood supply chains.

Maker Cube is dedicated to providing access to several thousand square feet of equipped workspace to make expensive tools more accessible to the community. With a low monthly rate, members gain access to our extensive tool library with ample room for woodworking, metalworking, tinkering with electronics, arts, and crafts. We maintain all the equipment and always have staff on hand so members can spend their free time actually working on projects instead of calibrating tools. If you’ve always wanted to make something or are just looking for a different kind of date night, enroll in one of our many workshops that provide the materials, tools, and instructions to build both your skill sets and a project to take home.

Nada is a Vancouver-based social venture that is saving the planet one container at a time! We are a package-free grocery store on a mission to cultivate a better world by inspiring people to change the way they shop for groceries. We envision an unpackaged future: a lighter world that values a food system free of excess and waste to support the health of both people and planet.

Simply brilliant visual content that sells, for the global alcohol industry. Founded in 2016, Outshinery is raising the bar for product photography and video. They help wineries, breweries and distilleries drive more sales, faster and more efficiently. Unlike traditional photography, Outshinery leverages 3D technology to deliver beautiful and consistent visual assets. They don't even need physical samples to proceed! Working with businesses of all sizes, Outshinery is quickly establishing itself as a market leader. With over 6,000 images and videos under their belt, they are just getting started!

FoodMesh is a B2B marketplace that matches surplus food to a verified network of businesses and charities.

Meatme connects consumers to local farms for sustainable and ethically raised meats.

Tait Labs is a sustainable ingredient developer for the food & beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. The company is making the world a better place by upcycling high value food waste components into novel ingredients using clean extraction technology and is guided by the latest advances in microbiome sciences and human clinical data

The Very Good Food Co Inc operates in the food industry. The company is a food technology company that designs, develops, produces, distributes, and sells a variety of plant-based meat and other food alternatives.

Poparide is a rideshare platform that facilitates affordable and sustainable travel by connecting car owners with passengers looking to share intercity trips. The platform enables users to fill empty seats in vehicles, helping to reduce travel costs while promoting a social travel experience. By allowing individuals to share rides in cars that are already on the road, Poparide not only makes travel more economical but also encourages exploration of various destinations. This model supports environmentally conscious travel by optimizing vehicle use and minimizing the number of cars on the road, contributing to a more sustainable transportation ecosystem.

Peqish aims to be a health authority in the food and beverage space and will position itself as the trusted brand by consumers.

Nano-Lit Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of smart lighting products aimed at enhancing health and well-being while significantly reducing energy consumption. The company focuses on creating tunable, full-spectrum circadian rhythm lighting that helps individuals realign with their natural biological rhythms. This innovative approach not only optimizes the visual environment for the human eye but also seeks to improve productivity and engagement across various sectors, including government, offshore, general office workplaces, and healthcare. By prioritizing both environmental sustainability and human health, Nano-Lit Technologies positions itself as a leader in the smart lighting industry.

Quupe operates an online peer-to-peer rental platform that connects borrowers with local lenders in their communities. The platform allows users to rent a wide variety of goods, ranging from household items to professional equipment, facilitating resource sharing among neighbors. Quupe also offers insurance for the listed items, ensuring a secure and reliable rental experience. By enabling individuals to rent items at affordable prices, the platform promotes sustainability and community engagement.

Rank & File exists to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build lives and businesses that are socially-impactful, personally-fulfilling and financially-sustainable.

The VitalSines team has an expertise in optical sensors and bio signal analysis. Their first product iHeart is a fingertip device and mobile app that dertermines a user's internal age by measuring Aortic Stiffness, a proven indicator of risk of developing heart disease, brain disease, and risk of death from all causes, but it is reversible with positive lifestyle choices. iHeart has been sold for three years with over 10,000 users in over 65 countries worldwide and sakes have reached close to $1M in revenue. The team has learned from their users and are now developing a lower cost device with increased functionality (blood pressure without a cuff, ECG function) and the hardware is paired with an AI health coaching application which is subscription based. The hardware development for this next generation product is 95% complete. This product will ship in Q3 2019.

THRIVE is a membership community of female, non binary and gender fluid visual artists from all over the world. We're all here to accomplish our goals as artists in our art practices and art businesses while following our own unique paths and supporting each other.

MuseFind Technologies Inc. operates an influencer marketing platform designed to assist marketers and brands in effectively managing their influencer collaborations. Founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the MuseFind platform allows users to identify, connect with, and collaborate with a wide range of influencers across social media channels such as Instagram, YouTube, and blogs. The platform also provides tools for tracking return on investment and offers insights into influencer pricing based on a standardized formula. With its services, enterprise brands, including Fortune 500-1000 companies, have reported significant increases in their ROI, particularly when engaging with micro-influencers.

Keela provides technology solutions tailored for small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations that are often underserved by existing options. The company develops a software platform that enables nonprofits to effectively manage various aspects of their operations, including donor relations, volunteer mobilization, project management, and fundraising campaigns. By offering customizable data features, Keela's tools help organizations gain insights into their donor base, optimize campaigns, and maintain detailed donation records. The platform's design focuses on enhancing efficiency and integration of workflows, ultimately saving time and resources for these impact-driven organizations.

Morfus Mixed Reality Inc. specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing the design and planning of infrastructure projects. Founded in 2016 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company develops a VR marketing tool tailored for professionals in architecture, interior design, and renovation. This innovative tool allows users to easily create and manipulate their designs within a virtual environment, enabling clients to experience projects immersively before construction begins. Morfus also offers services such as remote planning, collaboration, customized devices, applications, and project management, facilitating a streamlined process for creatives in the industry.

Entrepreneurs in Health and Fitness, or EHF for short, is a community for purpose-driven health, fitness, and wellness entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses and make a positive impact in the world.

AVA Technologies Inc. develops and manufactures a hardware enabled software device, AVA Byte, that helps users grow nutrition dense fruits and vegetables from home. The device is an artificial intelligence enabled smart indoor garden equipped with sensors that helps us collect the datasets. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Green Chair specializes in providing sustainable waste management services for events, residences and businesses throughout Metro Vancouver. We spend time with each client to provide tailored workable solutions that contribute to the circular economy.

New/Mode Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a values-based platform designed to enhance grassroots engagement for campaigns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Columbia, District of Columbia, with additional offices in various regions including the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom, New/Mode offers a range of targeted tools such as one-click calling, emailing, and faxing, as well as features for writing letters to the editor and managing social media outreach. The platform aims to empower progressive organizations by activating grassroots support and facilitating communication with decision-makers, ultimately helping campaigns achieve their objectives. By leveraging technology, New/Mode seeks to expand the reach and effectiveness of community-driven advocacy efforts.

Hydrator is a delicious natural sports drink, lightly flavoured with real organic fruit juice, 3x more electrolytes, trace minerals, 30% less sugar than other brands and no artificial ingredients.

Sea Smart delivers exciting, online programs, hands-on school workshops, after-school programs, and summer camps for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our programs get kids excited about our oceans and help foster curiosity, connection, and love with nature.

Vandrico is a developer of enterprise communication software that enhances industrial operations by improving productivity and safety. The company leverages existing data and systems to provide decision support tools and automated workflows for front-line workers and managers. Their flagship product, Connected Worker, is a real-time 3D visualization and communications platform designed for easy integration and rapid deployment. It facilitates collaboration among vendors through fully open APIs and offers on-site integration and deployment support, allowing companies to innovate in fast, iterative cycles. Vandrico's services are scalable globally, supported by industry-leading partners, making it a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their operations.

Faber Technologies Inc. operates an online platform and mobile application designed to connect construction companies with skilled workers. Founded in 2016 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Faber facilitates the hiring process by allowing construction firms to sign up and access a large database of local labor resources. The platform enables workers to search for job opportunities, record their hours, and connect with potential employers. Additionally, it provides contractors with the flexibility to manage their workforce according to project requirements, including the ability to add or remove workers as needed. With its innovative approach, Faber aims to streamline the construction labor market and plans to expand its services to other city centers.

Kakadu Media is a boutique video production and video SEO marketing company headquartered in Vancouver’s downtown. Our team of production and web ninjas is custom-assembled for each client, giving your project their full attention. Unlike at bigger agencies, you are always our number one focus.

Snug Vest is a company that offers an inflatable therapy garment designed to alleviate anxiety and manage stress, particularly for individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders. The vest applies adjustable, evenly-distributed pressure to the sides, shoulders, and back, creating a comforting hug-like sensation without exerting pressure on the stomach or chest. This feature allows users to control the pressure themselves using a hand pump, promoting a sense of independence in their therapeutic experience. Snug Vest aims to improve the quality of life for those dealing with sensory, developmental, and anxiety disorders by providing a safe and drug-free solution that can be worn in various settings.

Copypants is an automatic copyright protection platform designed to assist photographers and graphic designers in identifying unauthorized use of their work on the internet. The company employs advanced software to scan online platforms for instances where a creator's content is being used without permission. When unauthorized usage is detected, Copypants sends notification alerts to the original creators, allowing them to focus on their artistic pursuits rather than the complexities of copyright enforcement. By streamlining the process of monitoring and protecting intellectual property, Copypants supports creators in safeguarding their rights and maintaining control over their work.

Cristel, nutriFoodie’s dietitian & founder, is a non-diet and Health at Every Size dietitian. She is passionate about helping people who want to give up chronic dieting & weight cycling to cultivate a positive and peaceful relationship with their bodies and with food through one-on-one nutrition counseling & food coaching

Netcoins turns any device into a Bitcoin ATM. Netcoins turns any in-store device (tablet, mobile, computer) into a virtual Bitcoin ATM. They handle all the heavy lifting to sell Bitcoin in retail stores! It's the new way for customers to buy Bitcoin, and the easy way for stores to sell it. Whether a customer buys $20 or $2000 in Bitcoin, Netcoins does all the heavy lifting. Stores don't need to maintain Bitcoin inventory or manage legal compliance: Netcoins handles everything and supplies all Bitcoin directly to customers. Unlike traditional Bitcoin ATMs, Netcoins' Virtual Bitcoin ATMs have no upfront or ongoing cost. Partnering stores earn a percentage on every order, which is shared with Netcoins. Retailers are getting into Bitcoin because of the appealing demographic. It's really an ideal demographic that appeals to stores (average age ~30, tech-savvy & educated, high income). Retail stores in this space have seen double digit increase in spin-off sales.