Portfolio Companies

AB BioPharma Inc.

AB BioPharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing oral growth factor-based formulations for several pediatric gastro-intestinal indications.

Agriculture Processing Business Incubator

The Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator is a multi-tenant, CFIA registered facility with eight private, fully serviced processing suites dedicated to assisting food processors in the scale-up and commercialization of food products and technologies leading to successful establishment of their own enterprises.

Aksys Networks

konnectoffice.com

Aksys Networks has created KONNECT, the world's best telephone system for small offices. It is easy to install and use, and works with traditional landlines as well as emerging VOIP services. It does not require a server, PBX or hosted service, yet delivers the powerful features that a small office needs.

Alberta Innovates Tech Futures

www.albertatechfutures.ca

Alberta Research Council (ARC) is an applied research and development (R&D) corporation that develops and commercializes technology to grow innovative enterprises. The project is to develop extraction and modification of Xylan based biopolymers to create new opportunities for wheat milling and ethanol plant by-products.

Antibe Therapeutics

antibe-therapeutics.com

Antibe designs and develops new pharmaceuticals targeting diseases characterized by inflammation, pain and/or vascular dysfunction. The company's drug design method is to create new drugs by improving existing, proven drugs.

ARRGO

The Rhodiola Rosea Commercialization Team is developing a "field to medicine cabinet" approach to build the foundation for cultivation, processing and commercialization of Rhodiola rosea in Alberta.

The project outcome is to have an Alberta grown and processed Rhodiola rosea product and/or ingredient available to the marketplace supported by Standards of Evidence accepted by Health Canada.

The Bioactive Oils

The Bioactive Oils Program features an exceptional interdisciplinary team of biochemists, molecular biologists, processing scientists, breeders and nutritionists. The program consists five major research and development streams aimed at developing value-added bioproducts from plant oils for health and nutrition.

BioNeutra

bioneutra.ca

BioNeutra is a private company founded in 2003 to move science-based processes into the commercial product marketplace. From its head office and manufacturing base in Edmonton, BioNeutra focuses on providing consistent, quality functional food ingredients for formulators and manufacturers.

Biolipids

professorpufa.com

BioLipids is a health sciences company founded to commercialize therapeutics formulated to treat and prevent intestinal disease. BioLipids Inc has exclusive rights to use gangliosides isolated from milk in prevention and treatment of: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Diarrhea caused by Giardia and Cholesterol absorption.

The company mandate is to include gangliosides in supplements or as a fortifier into existing foods, such as infant formulas, baby foods, yogurts, cereal bars, bottled water or other drinks.

Botaneco

botaneco.ca

Botaneco is the global developer and marketer of innovative oleosome-based ingredients to the personal care and OTC topical markets. With two facilities in North America, we are committed to developing groundbreaking ingredients based on our patented oleosome technology, and offering multifunctional, tangible and documented benefits to formulators and consumers alike.

Breakthru Seed Enhancement

focused on developing nutraceutical products based on flax lignans.

Business Infusions

businessinfusions.com

Business Infusions' flagship product, Hospital & Veterinarian Management System [HVMS] is a powerful, integrated practice management solution that gives veterinarians new levels of control over practice operations. By enabling the integration of lab and imaging modalities, and by increasing workflow capabilities, practices can proactively manage operations that drive profitability. Business Infusions has implemented our enterprise software platform in some of the largest and most complex operating environments in the world and continues to grow our customer base and market share as we enter in new vertical market segments.

Cadillac Coatings Canada Inc.

Cadillac Coatings Canada Inc. paintline equipment will modernize the industry giving its customers the ability to offer the finest furniture finish that all consumers demand today. All furniture and wood finishers will have the ability to offer the quality and durability they have been seeking in comparison to the metal industry finishes now available.

Calgary Scientific Medical Group

calgaryscientific.com

Calgary Scientific Inc.'s (CSI) mission is to maximize the value of medical imaging data and to make it universally accessible. We are bringing to specialty physicians, technologists and others involved in the delivery of diagnostic care an extremely easy-to-use, powerful family of Advanced Visualization and Computer-Assisted Diagnosis products that 'works the way they do': smart, fast, accurate, and flexible. Through our unique PureWeb™ platform, CSI can deliver powerful ResolutionMD advanced visualization tools and sophistical clinical modules PLUS web-enable third-party applications all on a single unified platform and common browser interface.

CanBiocin

www.canbiocin.ca

CanBiocin is developing a technology platform for genetic improvement of naturally occurring lactic acids to control or eliminate specific disease causing pathogens in various biological systems.

Ceapro Inc

Ceapro's mission is to be a global leader in developing and commercializing products for the human and animal health market through the use of proprietary technology and renewable resources. Using the best nature has to offer, Ceapro is currently working on creating effective shampoos, cleansers, moisturizers and cosmetics.

Circle Cardiovascular Inc.

circlecvi.com

Medical software for cardiovascular assessment and diagnosis from magnetic resonance images.

Contrabrand

Essential body nourishment lotion.

Cleankeys Inc.

cleankeysinc.com

Development, manufacturing and commercialization of its hygenic keyboard product:Cleankeys, for use in any environment where there is a risk of contamination. Unlike existing keyboards, Cleankeys incorporates a smooth flat surface that is easy to clean. It wipes clean in seconds, making it safe and germ free for all markets that value this benefit, such as dentistry, hospitals, school labs, public computers and so on. Cleankeysinc is also known a leading supplier of assistive technology for people with physical disabilities under the name of Madentec Limited. Products include solutions for accessing and controlling a computer or communication device 100% hands.

CoolIT Sytems

www.coolitsystems.com

Liquid cooling systems for the PC and OEM and data centre markets.

DataGardens

www.datagardens.com

With DataGardens, a single IT administrator can build a flexible, secure, and cost-effective data center spanning many offices around the world. DataGardens' patented technology lets many remote sites function as one by sharing data, servers, software, storage and a single administrative environment even though they may be seperated by thousands of kilometers.

Enterprise Macay Inc.

Long Fibre Hay Processing.

Ethor

www.ethor.com

Ethor is a web based company that makes ordering take out online easy.

Farm ON

www.farmon.com

Farmon.com is a web based company with a mission to serve the young adults involved in agriculture using an intuitive comprehensive support system with the capacity and flexibility to meet needs as they are identified.

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The Growing Power Group

growingpower.com

The Growing Power Group develops and commercializes renewable energy technologies and projects. Their core technology is the world's only anaerobic digestion system capable of treating materials that competing technologies can't handle, such as feedlot manure, MSW and food industry waste. Other technologies that The Growing Power Group uses include integrated solutions for the production of biofuels with superior net energy balances.

Highmark Renewables Research LP

highmark.ca

Where there are wastes, there is opportunity. Highmark Renewables transform residues from agriculture and food processing, often thought of as wastes, into valuable renewable energy and other renewable products. We see a bright and growing future in generating value from these resources!

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Innovotech

innovotech.ca

Use of Natural Dye Photodynamic Agents as Agricultural Disinfectants and Pesticides. Innovotech solves client biofilm problems through its biofilm contract research department. The company has a distinguished track record of both standardized and customized research to meet client needs.

Innervision Medical Technologies

innermed.com

Technology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of an ultra high resolution, instant-capture, acoustic based imaging system

IntelliView

intelliview.ca

IntelliView is a front technology leader in providing Video Analytics (i.e. intelligent scene analysis) products and solutions. Their applications range from security, asset protection, traffic management to mobile fleet management as well as store and parking lot management.

Kent Imaging

kentimaging.com

Kent Imaging is developing a specialized imaging system that will act as an objective aid in a physician's assessment of compromised tissue health. By taking "viability" pictures of tissue, doctors will be able to determine whether the tissue is receiving enough blood and oxygen to ensure survival. This platform has the potential to revolutionize surgery by helping doctors and surgeons make more accurate decisions during initial assessment, surgery, or post-operative recovery.

Kinnikinnick Foods Inc

kinnikinnick.com

Kinnikinnick Foods Inc is a manufacturing firm that specializes in the production of gluten free/dairy free items for customers with Celiac Disease or those affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or other allergy conditions. The company's products are sold throughout both Canada and the USA in specialty, health food and mass market stores as well as on the internet.

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Lakeview Bakery

Lakeview Bakery, located in Calgary is in the business of Organic Pastry Market Development.

LesLee Creations Ltd

LesLee Creations Ltd is a well established Alberta company specializing in the production and distribution of high quality gourmet foods to the specialty and gift food marketplace. LesLee Creations Ltd produces products such as Thomson's Pride No Sugar Added Ketchup, a variety of Country Spice Collection seasoning blends, and trans fat free Urban Blends hot chocolate mixes. LesLee Ceations Ltd also offers distribution of products of selected Canadian food processors such as The Garlic Box, Zinter Brown Taste Treats, Distinctly Tea and Glenlochar Kitchens.

Livestock Water Recycling

livestockwaterrecycling.com

Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. (LWR) is a Calgary based environmental company focused on livestock manure management. LWR’s patent-pending treatment system receives effluent directly from barns and treats it to recover all the valuable nutrients while recycling all the water. LWR’s goal is to aid farmers in effectively managing their manure so that they are able to focus on their core competencies of milk and animal production. Creating sustainable operations will improve the long-term growth of the agricultural industry.

Mobovivo

mobovivo.com

MoboVivo is a consumer-facing website that distributes television shows internationally to computers, iPods, mobile phones, game platforms, set-top boxes, web sites and social networks. MoboVivo is developing a unified entertainment platform designed to let customers take TV with them - anytime, anywhere, anyhow.

Myotis Wireless

myotiswireless.com

An unconventional radio for unconventional applications. Myotis Wireless new generation of low power, high performance radios deliver robust, long range data acquisition wherever and whenever you need it.

Natural Farmworks

Natural Farmworks is a pilot plant proposal focused on the isolation of nutrients from enriched plants, leading to a range of products with increased bioactivity.

Peak Swine Genetics Inc.

peakswine.com

PEAK Swine Genetics Inc. is a Canadian supplier of purebred and crossbred breeding. They sell their product lines to commercial pig producers across Canada and the Pacific Northwest who demand to stock their herds with large numbers of healthy genetically improved gilts and boars.

Penhold BioGas Ltd.

Development of a Reliable, Economical System for Purifying Biogas to Pipeline Specifications in Alberta.

Ph03nix New Media Inc.

ph03nixnewmedia.com

Ph03nix New Media is a game developer, with their current game portfolio including a new online game with educational value to kids and teens.

Preo Software Inc.

preosoftware.com

Preo Software Inc. is the market leader in providing Print Knowledge Management Systems (PKMS) to enterprises around the world. Printelligence, the flagship SaaS offering, includes a 4-step cost savings process named MACH, a patented PKMS Rules Engine and an ROI Program. Decreasing an organization's print volume is paramount to controlling print costs.

Psyko Audio Labs

psykoaudio.com

The Psyko 5.1 Headset creates 3D sound, in exactly the same way a room system does - with 5 speakers plus the subwoofer positioned accurately around you. You hear precisely where every sound originates, the way you are supposed to. You get naturally immersive sound with no hassles, no latency, and no limits to where and when you want to play. It really is the perfect room in headphone form.

Qeva

crmr.com/qeva

Qeva supplies assistance in enhancing and expanding the line of elk velvet antler products for the health and animal markets.

Radient Technologies

radientinc.com

Radient Technologies is an expert in the extraction, purification and isolation of high-value naturally derived compounds and ingredients for use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and bio-technology drugs and nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic products. Radient produces high-value natural substances by uniquely combining MAP™(Microwave Assisted Process™), a patented extraction technology, and proprietary knowledge and experience in the critical downstream processing areas of purification and isolation.

Redmoon Custom Petfood

redmoonpetfood.com

RedMoon is a manufacturing and ecommerce company that lets pet owners design their own natural pet food online and have it delivered right to their door.

Saponin Inc.

saponin.ca

Saponin Inc is developing a prototype process for extracting starch and saponins from Prairie Carnation and commercialize as inputs to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

SBI Fine Chemicals Inc.

SBI's has developed unique proprietary catalysts and reactor system that speeds up reaction by affecting the reaction kinetics in the production of biodiesel.

SciMed Technologies Inc

Scimedtechnologies.com

SciMed Technologies Inc. is developing and commercializing specialized diagnostic kits for the food industry and human/animal health and nutrition. SciMed's lead products are immunoassay kits: VitaKit ATM and VitaKit DTM are used to determine vitamin A & D content in dairy products.

SemBioSys

sembiosys.com

SemBioSys uses plants as a solar factory for the production of bio-pharmaceuticals and protein drugs. SemBioSys' first products are human insulin for diabetes and Apo A1, a drug used to prevent atherosclerosis and cardio vascular disease.

Sinoveda

sinoveda.com

Sinoveda is the next generation of nutraceutical innovators. It represents a fusion of nature and science. We use advanced pharmaceutical techniques to realize the full potential of herbal supplements. This means the greatest potency, the highest consistency, and the finest quality natural supplements for you, our customer

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Soil Less Growing Systems Inc

Soil Less Growing Systems Inc. (SGS) is an innovative company that is transforming the way crops are grown by developing high intensity indoor Aeroponic growing in enclosed insulated buildings called "Plant Factories." These Plant Factories result in low cost production and a very high level of fresh, pesticide free, traceable, locally grown, safe produce.

Synodon

synodon.com

Synodon has developed and is in the final commercialization stage of a breakthrough remote sensing technology called realSens that can measure very small ground-level gas concentrations either from an aircraft flying at 1000ft or from a fixed stationary monitoring device.

TTS

TTS is establishing a pilot plant facility to provide environmentally-friendly structurally insulated panel for the construction industry. TTS services extend to manufacturers and distributors/users who are looking for GREEN and SUSTAINABLE alternatives

Tynt

tynt.com

Tynt tracks user engagement on your website by tracking copy activity, and automatically adds a link back to your content when the copied information is pasted somewhere else. This gives you actionable insight into what content your users find most engaging, drives traffic back to your site, and lets you take credit-all without the user having to change their behavior.

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Under the Roof

utrdecorating.com

Under the Roof Decorating (UTR) is a Canadian company that has designed and created the ultimate picture hanging tool. With their success they have decided to expand their product which will include a picture tool hanging kit, nails and more!

Userful

userful.com

Userful is a web-service that lets you manage and multiply your desktop computers using existing PC hardware. Userful is the world's greenest approach to desktop computing reducing both the environmental impact and cost of computers by over 80%. With over 65,000 seats installed around the world, Userful software is a proven solution for schools, call-centers, hotels, libraries, & health-care and many other applications

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VitalyTeas

vitalyteas.com

VitalyTeas Ltd. is an Edmonton-based Tea and Beverage Company dedicated to creating teas and beverages using only organic and natural ingredients

Wedge Networks

wedgenetworks.com

Wedge - Information technology security products that enable organizations to protect against threats that traditional scanning methods have difficulty intercepting and controlling

Baby Gourmet

babygourmet.com

Baby Gourmet Foods provides your baby with 100% organic baby food, that is safe, great tasting, and conveniently packaged.

Decisive Farming.

decisivefarming.com

Decisive Farming provides web-based precision agronomics and risk management tools to enable enhanced production efficiency by agricultural operations.