March 18, 2021 celebrating success | breaking news | building community
In this issue: Product innovations, international joint venture and
building talent to support company growth
Emergence accepts their newest client
Emergence welcomes Swiftsure Innovation. CEO and Founder of Swiftsure Innovation Deanne McCarthy has experienced first-hand the amount of care required for mechanically ventilated patients. For her company, Newfoundland-based Swiftsure Innovation, above all, their mission is to support patients by developing a device that will help prevent hospital-acquired infections for these patients. Read more.
Emergence community news and events
Emergence to host third session of Office Hours Emergence Office Hours is a monthly opportunity for Emergence clients to connect with experts and ask questions. Thank you to Bordon Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) for their Intellectual Property presentation earlier this month. Our next Office Hours is scheduled for April 8th - stay tuned for more information on the topic and to book your appointment.
CASTL launches new website CASTL’s new website highlights its key benefits to the bioscience sector. CASTL will infuse the life sciences industry with top talent that will meet the skills demand of the highly-valued sector and fuel the sustainable growth of bioscience research, development and manufacturing, in turn attracting new businesses and investment capital to Canada. Read more
NPC announces $50M investment fund - NPC Ventures Natural Products Canada has launched a new $50 million investment fund. Natural Products Canada Ventures (NPC Ventures) will invest in early-stage Canadian companies developing naturally-derived alternatives to synthetic products. Read more. Also, check out NPC's upcoming events here.
Emergence company stories
PhotoDynamic receives 200K in funding from ACOA PhotoDynamic is receiving $200,000 to develop a commercialization plan and apply for regulatory approval for its orthodontic oral hygiene product. The company plans to enter the professional orthodontic market this fall. Its product, called PD Foam and PD Tray, removes plaque using a process that combines light and an extract from a plant that grows wild in Nova Scotia. Read more.
SomaDetect unveils $6M raise SomaDetect has closed a $6 million venture capital round led by Ag Tech Canada, and intends to use the funds to accelerate adoption of its sensor technology that monitors the health of dairy herds. Read more
Somru BioScience announces joint venture with CRO in India Veeda Clinical Research, one of India’s leading and largest independent contract research organization (CRO) companies, and PEI's Somru BioScience Inc. are proud to announce the establishment of an innovation-centric bioanalytical laboratory in Ahmedabad, India. Read more.
Honibe launches a kid-friendly lollipop lozenge HoneyPops is a newly launched lollipop format lozenge aimed at kids, positioned as an approachable, better-for-you product. The product has no added sugar which gives it a competitive advantage for consumers concerned about total health. Read more
Because Animals launches new website
Because Animals recently launched their new website featuring a shopping page for their dog and cat supplements and treats. They also feature a video explaining their upcoming cultured meat product containing 100% real meat.
RPS achieves "Amazon's Choice" for Supratect
Supratect, a 100% natural fish health product that fights fungal infections, has been gaining momentum with aquarium owners on Amazon with a current rating of 4.5/5 and an "Amazon's Choice" designation.
Natasha Dhayagude nominated among top female leaders
Foodhack asked their network to nominate founders, leaders and innovators in the food tech space. Natasha Dhayagudeof Chinova Bioworks using the power of mushrooms to reduce food waste with a natural, clean-label shelf-life extender was nominated under the category, "Reducing, repurposing or revitalising food waste". Read more.
Emergence company careers
Center for Aquaculture Technologies: Facility team member, health safety & environment manager postings
MicroSintesis: Protein analytical scientist posting
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Emergence Office Hours is a monthly opportunity for Emergence clients to connect with experts and ask questions. Thank you to Bordon Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) for their Intellectual Property presentation earlier this month. Our next Office Hours is scheduled for April 8th - stay tuned for more information on the topic and to book your appointment.
CASTL’s new website highlights its key benefits to the bioscience sector. CASTL will infuse the life sciences industry with top talent that will meet the skills demand of the highly-valued sector and fuel the sustainable growth of bioscience research, development and manufacturing, in turn attracting new businesses and investment capital to Canada. 
Natural Products Canada has launched a new $50 million investment fund. Natural Products Canada Ventures (NPC Ventures) will invest in early-stage Canadian companies developing naturally-derived alternatives to synthetic products. 
SomaDetect unveils $6M raise
Veeda Clinical Research, one of India’s leading and largest independent contract research organization (CRO) companies, and PEI's Somru BioScience Inc. are proud to announce the establishment of an innovation-centric bioanalytical laboratory in Ahmedabad, India. 
HoneyPops is a newly launched lollipop format lozenge aimed at kids, positioned as an approachable, better-for-you product. The product has no added sugar which gives it a competitive advantage for consumers concerned about total health. 
Because Animals launches new website
RPS achieves "Amazon's Choice" for Supratect 
Natasha Dhayagude nominated among top female leaders
