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AmacaThera Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company is focused on developing an innovative injectable hydrogel platform technology designed to enhance drug delivery and improve patient outcomes in various medical applications, particularly in post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic areas. AmacaThera's technology features a unique fast-gelling material that liquefies under mechanical force, consisting of a reversible blend of hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This approach allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, potentially reducing postoperative pain and addressing other medical needs effectively.

Metafold is a Toronto-based B2B SaaS startup focused on advancing industrial 3D printing through its cloud-based Design for Additive Manufacturing software. The company specializes in lattice technology, which enables engineers to significantly reduce material usage—by as much as 85%—for products across various sectors, including aerospace, medical, automotive, and consumer goods. By streamlining the preprocessing required for additive manufacturing, Metafold helps clients expedite the product development process. Additionally, the software offers a geometry kernel accessible via an application programming interface, allowing original equipment manufacturers to integrate these capabilities into their own products. This approach not only facilitates the adoption of additive manufacturing but also enhances production efficiency and resource management for its clients.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.

AmacaThera Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company is focused on developing an innovative injectable hydrogel platform technology designed to enhance drug delivery and improve patient outcomes in various medical applications, particularly in post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic areas. AmacaThera's technology features a unique fast-gelling material that liquefies under mechanical force, consisting of a reversible blend of hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This approach allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, potentially reducing postoperative pain and addressing other medical needs effectively.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Founded in 2018, Aya Payments is based in Toronto, Canada. It specializes in developing payment tools and programs tailored for employee benefits packages.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

Founded in 2018, Aya Payments is based in Toronto, Canada. It specializes in developing payment tools and programs tailored for employee benefits packages.

Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.