Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

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.

Rob Barbara

Associate

Charles Conn

Associate

Todd Crescenzo

Associate

Mark Evans

Associate

Bernard W. Gray

Associate

Bettina Hamelin

Associate

Christophe Jurczak

Associate

Patrick Kappel

Venture Manager, Space stream

Sue Marks

Associate

Oliver Plunkett

Associate

Jay Rhind

Associate

KJELL SKAPPEL

Founding Partner and Associate

Katharine Tomko

Associate

Tony Bommel

Associate

Past deals in Nova Scotia

Milk Moovement

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Milk Moovement is a Canadian software company specializing in dairy supply chain management. It offers a cloud-based platform that tracks milk pick-ups, monitors production, and provides actionable intelligence to optimize processes and maximize profitability.

Coloursmith Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Coloursmith Labs Inc. is an optical filtering technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced optical filters for contact lenses, designed to enhance color saturation and assist individuals with color vision deficiencies. By focusing on innovative materials and the principles of light and optics, Coloursmith Labs aims to create products that offer protection from harmful light while addressing chromatic applications. Their mission centers on integrating science and creativity to expand the potential of human vision, thereby improving the quality of life for their users.

Harbr

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Harbr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software solutions for the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Harbr develops tools designed to enhance project management by organizing and managing data effectively. Its offerings include a range of construction management solutions, such as the free Super Schedule that provides daily logs for user and site safety, the Pro version that facilitates team connectivity on job sites, and the Enterprise solution that links multiple job sites and teams. Additionally, Harbr's platform streamlines the qualification process for lenders by automating document evaluation and data extraction, allowing businesses to reduce manual intake efforts and improve scalability.
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