Northcliff Resources
Post in 2025
Northcliff Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral development company based in Vancouver, primarily focused on the exploration and development of mineral projects. The company's principal asset is the Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum project, which spans 18,880 hectares in New Brunswick. Incorporated in 2010, Northcliff Resources aims to advance this significant project, leveraging its expertise in mineral property acquisition and development. The company was formerly known as Cabre Capital Corp. before rebranding in June 2011.
HTEC Hydrogen Technology & Energy
Grant in 2025
HTEC Hydrogen Technology & Energy is a privately held company based in North Vancouver, Canada, focused on advancing hydrogen energy systems. It designs and manufactures liquefaction and cryogenic equipment to support hydrogen supply for fuel cell electric vehicle deployments. The company provides services related to the design, development, and operation of hydrogen generation, distribution, and fueling infrastructure, collaborating with government agencies, industrial gas providers, enabling equipment suppliers, and automotive and energy companies. Its work aims to deliver hydrogen that is safe, reliable, convenient, sustainable, and affordable for transportation and energy applications.
ASTC Science World Society
Grant in 2025
ASTC Scientific World Society is a nonprofit non-profit and science centre situated in Vancouver, British Columbia that involves students around the province in STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math). Visitors to the famous geodesic dome enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits and galleries that encourage exploration and engagement with their natural, physical, and architectural environments. Students, teachers, and families from every area of British Columbia may participate in these outreach initiatives, which include virtual visits from scientists, livestream scientific shows, and weekly afterschool STEAM mentorship.
Educacentre College
Grant in 2025
Educacentre College is a French language education college in British Columbia.
Rock Tech Lithium
Grant in 2024
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to the lithium industry. The company holds a 100% interest in the Georgia Lake lithium project, which spans approximately 4,590 hectares in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario. This project features lithium-bearing spodumene in pegmatites located northeast of Thunder Bay. Rock Tech is also focused on developing high-quality battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate, planning to establish multiple manufacturing plants in Europe and North America, starting with a proposed facility in Guben, Germany. Additionally, the company has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the El Nogalito lithium project in Sonora, Mexico.
Aspect Biosystems
Grant in 2024
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company leverages proprietary microfluidic 3D bioprinting technology to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics aimed at transforming disease treatment. By integrating therapeutic cells and materials science, Aspect Biosystems creates allogeneic cell-based tissue therapeutics that can replace or repair damaged organ functions. The company also provides a Lab-on-a-printer technology that allows precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication. Its innovative platform supports the development of novel therapeutics and enhances understanding in fundamental biology and disease research, catering to pharmaceutical firms and academic institutions focused on respiratory diseases and regenerative medicine. Aspect Biosystems is actively collaborating with researchers and industry leaders to address significant challenges in the field of regenerative medicine.
University of British Columbia
Grant in 2023
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.
University of Northern British Columbia
Grant in 2023
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a prominent small university situated in the scenic northern region of British Columbia, known for its commitment to teaching, research, and community engagement. UNBC offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As a research-intensive institution, it aims to disseminate knowledge and advance sustainability, earning the distinction of Canada’s Green University™. The university fosters an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere that encourages academic excellence and a strong sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, staff, and local communities. Additionally, UNBC manages an endowment fund established in 1990 that invests in various asset classes, with the earnings used to support university programs, equipment, and awards, aligning with its mission to enhance educational opportunities and community impact.
Port Eliza Lodge
Grant in 2023
Port Eliza is a floating fishing resort located on the Esperanza Inlet on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. This is conveniently located in the heart of some of North America's best salmon and halibut fishing.
Kayaking Tours
Grant in 2023
Kayaking British Columbia, Canada the leading adventures kayaking tours facilitators in British Columbia offers enthralling sea kayaking tours of Vancouver Island, BC where with killer whales, orcas.
PRESS is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization registered in British Columbia that works to identify and remove obstacles that people or groups in the traditional Coast Salish regions experience in order to achieve economic success and participate fully in social and cultural life.
CVS Tours is a motor coach company based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We take pleasure in operating Vancouver Island's most contemporary fleet of motor coaches and double-decker buses.
KCFN Marina and Campground
Grant in 2023
KCFN Marina and Campground is operated by the BC Tourism Sustainability Network.
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
Grant in 2023
The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society is committed to empowering the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities of Kamloops and the surrounding area. The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society offers culturally appropriate programs and inclusive services to help urban Indigenous people become physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually better.
Tennis Canada
Grant in 2023
Tennis Canada is a private, not-for-profit sports association with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to become a tennis powerhouse worldwide. Sporting events like the Toronto International Tennis Festival are held there every year. In addition to teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation, and excellence, they value creativity. In addition to the premier Rogers Cup presented by National Bank WTA and ATP World Tour events, nine professional ITF sanctioned events are held by Tennis Canada, and some 13 other professional tournaments are supported financially by the organization. Tennis Canada operates junior national training programs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary.
Modern Meat is a Canadian food company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. It develops and markets a range of plant‑based meat products designed to provide consumers with nutritious, sustainable alternatives that do not compromise on taste.
University of British Columbia
Grant in 2022
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.
University of British Columbia
Grant in 2022
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.
Simon Fraser University
Grant in 2022
Founded in 1965, Simon Fraser University is a leading Canadian comprehensive university known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research. With over 30,000 students across three campuses, SFU offers a wide range of academic programs and consistently ranks among the top universities in Canada.
D-Wave Systems
Grant in 2021
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneering company in the field of quantum computing, recognized as the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave specializes in the development, fabrication, and integration of superconducting quantum computers. The company offers a range of products, including the D-Wave Two System, a commercial quantum computer, and D-Wave Hybrid, an open-source platform for creating hybrid quantum-classical applications. Leap, its cloud-based service, provides real-time access to quantum computing resources along with development tools and educational content. D-Wave’s quantum computers are applied across various sectors, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, and optimization problems, among others. The company serves diverse industries, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, and also offers professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience and application development.
Emkao Foods Inc. is a food processing company based in Mission, British Columbia, specializing in the production of premium quality chocolate ingredients. The company focuses on sustainability by sourcing organic, single-sourced cocoa beans from smallholder farmers in the villages where it operates. Emkao Foods is dedicated to providing customers with transparently sourced and traceable cocoa products, ensuring that their offerings are of high quality and aligned with sustainable practices. Through their commitment to ethical sourcing and processing, Emkao Foods aims to deliver exceptional chocolate ingredients to the market.
Pleasant Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
Pleasant Solutions Inc. is a software design and development company based in Victoria, Canada, with additional locations in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in creating new software solutions and enhancing existing applications. It offers a range of consulting services and product offerings, including password management solutions, website and application hosting, graphic design, and JIRA development and integration. Pleasant Solutions serves a diverse clientele, including government entities, IT companies, banks, and medical organizations. The company also functions as an incubator for various departments and brands, fostering a unique onboarding process where new hires select a charitable cause for the company to support on their behalf.
Clinisys EMR
Debt Financing in 2019
Clinisys EMR, Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on creating secure, scalable, and user-friendly e-Healthcare solutions. It serves a diverse range of sectors within the healthcare industry, including single and multi-physician clinics, specialty clinics, health clinics, nursing homes, and government health organizations. Clinisys offers a suite of software solutions, including electronic medical records (EMR), Allied Health EMR, e-Billing, and Patient Portals, which can be implemented across various environments to enhance healthcare management practices. The company's products are built on international HL7 healthcare standards, ensuring interoperability with other systems, devices, and data sources, which facilitates effective communication between systems. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Clinisys also has branches in Ontario, British Columbia, and the United States, providing a robust platform for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Jetti Resources
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2014, Jetti Resources specializes in hydrometallurgical technology for extracting metals from mineral ores. Its proprietary catalytic process is used to efficiently recover copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, making it a cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution.
LRC Consulting Solutions
Grant in 2019
They are LRC, a professional consulting team based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They have been serving clients worldwide since 2001, providing innovative services and solutions across a wide range of industries. Their clients range from senior (including First Nations) and local government, corporate boards and organizations to universities, non-profit organizations and research institutions.
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
Grant in 2018
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage acceleration program founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Canada. It is dedicated to supporting massively scalable, science- and technology-based ventures by providing a unique coaching process focused on specific objectives. CDL connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and leading scientists across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, quantum computing, blockchain, energy, and cleantech. The program has expanded its reach, operating in six cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and New York City, and emphasizes the commercialization of scientific and technological advancements.
Renaissance BioScience
Grant in 2017
Renaissance BioScience is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company specializing in proprietary yeast-based platform technologies for applications in food and beverage, health, agriculture, and chemicals. Its portfolio includes commercial yeast strains that reduce acrylamide formation in carbohydrate-rich foods and coffee, as well as strains that prevent hydrogen sulfide in wine, beer, and cider. The company also develops RNA interference related products, including oral delivery systems for RNA and RNAi production and delivery for gastrointestinal therapies in both human and animal health, with potential use as biopesticides. Founded in 2013, Renaissance BioScience combines whole-organism and gene-targeted engineering to create optimized yeast that functions as active, market-ready microbes across global markets.