Four Start-Ups Selected for Latest GreenShoots Program

Apr 16, 2024

Guelph/Halifax, – 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 eighth 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.

BioLabMate – Sarika Kumari, Sanjay Dubey – Sydney – $40,000
Ocean-based materials to replace single-use plastic waste from research labs and medical facilities

Genuine Taste – Emily Farrar, Pooya Mamaghani – Sydney – genuinetaste.co – $40,000
Cell-cultured fat to improve the taste of alternative meat

HOPE Pet Food – Sofia Bonilla – Dartmouth – hopepetfood.ca – $40,000
Nutritious and sustainable pet food with ingredients from insects, algae and fungi

Profillet – Greg Potter, Doug McNish, Ricardo Martinez, Steve George, Laura Hackl – Halifax – profillet.ca – $30,000
Nutritious and affordable whole-cut, plant-based fish fillets

Source : Bioenterprises.ca

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.