Guelph/Halifax, 3 October 2024 — Bioenterprise Canada Corporation, Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub and Invest Nova Scotia are announcing the companies selected for their latest GreenShoots program intake. Each start-up receives up to $40,000 and business guidance from seasoned professionals to put their plans into action.
This is the nineth cohort for GreenShoots, an initiative launched in 2020 to support early-stage Nova Scotia companies focused on innovation in agriculture, food, bioproducts, clean technology, and related sectors.
Below are the four start-ups selected for GreenShoots this round.
Aeon Blue – Lark Meadow, Deóis (Yoshi) Ua – Sydney
Technology using wind energy, seawater, and captured carbon dioxide from air to make cost-efficient electrofuel
Altheda Wellness – Chris MacLean, Melanie Kelly, Peter Ford, Matthew Allain – Halifax
A natural product innovation company, researching and developing novel nutraceuticals to promote healthy aging
GC Lipid Technologies – Brandon and Dilan Jaunky – Sydney
Enhanced microalgae as a multifunctional ingredient for sustainable fish feed
PhyCo Technologies – Ranah Chavoshi and Dr. Stacey Goldberg – Sydney
Sustainable plastic alternatives from seaweed that are home compostable and non-toxic
Learn more about GreenShoots.
Bioenterprise Canada Corporation
Bioenterprise is Canada’s food and agritech engine, bringing more than 15 years of industry experience to help businesses connect, innovate and grow. With expert commercialization services, mentorship, public and private funding, and national and global networking, Bioenterprise helps scale business to create sector-wide impact. www.bioenterprise.ca
Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub
The Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub (formerly Nova Scotia Innovation Hub) was established in 2015 to foster opportunities in the bioeconomy. The organization works to transform Nova Scotia’s renewable resources into opportunities for the province’s economy and people. It is focused on improving access to feedstock supply, fostering collaborations to capitalize on the growing demand for low-carbon products, and providing financial support to help companies achieve critical commercialization milestones. For more information, please visit greenspringbio.ca.
Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia offers programs, services, advice, and other resources that Nova Scotia companies need to grow. Early stage deep technology start-ups are a key focus area for the organization, supporting them through venture capital, incubation facilities, expert advice, and other acceleration initiatives. For more information, visit www.investnovascotia.ca.