Frank Leffelaar

Lucent Bio is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable agri-food system through innovative crop input solutions that are climate-positive, non-polluting, and based on circular economy principles. Our products; Soileos, a micronutrient fertilizer, Nutreos, a microplastic-free seed coating; and Agreos, a microplastic-free controlled release fertilizer coating, harness the power of nature to deliver climate-positive results to Agri-food systems.

BarrelWise Technologies develops technology to enhance wine production and analysis, with products being used by North America’s leading wine producers in British Columbia, California, and Washington. The company’s flagship product – the FS1 System – enables wineries to bring routine free SO2 checks to the cellar, transforming the process from days into minutes while maintaining lab-level accuracy.

Deliciously crafted, responsibly sourced seafood. Created by Chef Charlotte Langley and friends, Scout is crafting the future of tinned fish.

Peqish makes it easier for you to Eat Healthy On-The-Go. Food created by doctors and chefs. We are a team of clinical and scientific experts focused on revolutionizing today's food by bringing things back to the basics by keeping food natural, simple and real. Why? A 2019 publication in the Lancet, one of the most prestigious medical journals, cites that "poor quality diets have far greater effects on human morbidity and mortality than unsafe sex, alcohol, drugs, and tobacco used combined"​. Willett et al. January 2019. To paraphrase, food related illnesses appear to be on the rise, and it's is time for change. Our differentiator! We leverage the expertise of our health experts to curate recipes that help you live a healthier life. Our team of clinical and scientific experts work in collaboration with our culinary teams to provide consumers with nutritious, tasty options with your health in mind. Peqish aims to be a health authority in the food and beverage space and will position itself as the trusted brand by consumers. Eat in good health.

ThisFish Inc. provides software and artificial intelligence for seafood traceability and production workflows that improves business efficiency and increases trust and transparency in seafood supply chains. Our mission is to improve the social, environmental, and financial sustainability of seafood enterprises by making seafood supply chains more transparent.

The science of healthy and clean plant extracts is the core of Mazza Innovation. Our PhytoClean™ Method—the earth-friendly way to extract bioactives from plants using only water—produces clean ingredients. We specialize in extracting bioactive compounds including polyphenols, alkaloids, glycosides, and specialty carbohydrates—ideal ingredients for functional foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products. Our commitment to environmental integrity is driven by founder Dr. Giuseppe (Joe) Mazza’s vision to produce the cleanest, greenest ingredients that benefit our health while preserving a healthy planet. www.mazzainnovation.com

The Fair Finance Fund is a social finance fund for Ontario’s local food and farm sector. The Fund supports local food and farm social enterprises in accessing the capital and mentorship they need to grow and thrive. Together, alongside our investors, we help build sustainable local food systems, grow local economies and strengthen climate resilience.

Foresight is Canada’s cleantech accelerator. We support the identification and validation of cleantech opportunities and the successful commercialization of solutions. We bring together innovators, industry, investors, government, and academia to address today’s most urgent climate issues and support a global transition to a green economy.

SFU VentureLabs accelerates high-growth-potential technology-based companies in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Our programs and services are tailored to each company’s needs to not just grow but grow smart. We connect entrepreneurs with experienced mentors and a network of resources focused on tackling the unique challenges and complexities faced by technology innovators. VentureLabs was recognized as a top North American accelerator in 2017 by UBI Global, the world’s most extensive benchmark study of university-linked business incubators and accelerators, having propelled thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of companies through their venture journey.

Lucent Bio is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable agri-food system through innovative crop input solutions that are climate-positive, non-polluting, and based on circular economy principles. Our products; Soileos, a micronutrient fertilizer, Nutreos, a microplastic-free seed coating; and Agreos, a microplastic-free controlled release fertilizer coating, harness the power of nature to deliver climate-positive results to Agri-food systems.

BarrelWise Technologies develops technology to enhance wine production and analysis, with products being used by North America’s leading wine producers in British Columbia, California, and Washington. The company’s flagship product – the FS1 System – enables wineries to bring routine free SO2 checks to the cellar, transforming the process from days into minutes while maintaining lab-level accuracy.