News Archive
Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator
March 14, 2025
Atlantic Canada’s bioscience sector continues to grow at an impressive pace, creating jobs and driving innovation across the region. To...
Natural Products Canada invests in seven Canadian start-ups, surpassing $10M in Canada’s bioeconomy
March 6, 2025
Natural Products Canada (NPC) has announced investment of $1.7 million into seven early-stage companies bringing its total to $10.6M in...
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals
February 27, 2025
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) aims to foster and support collaborative industrial research and...
Alpha Cognition Secures Additional U.S. Patent for ZUNVEYL in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s disease
February 13, 2025
Alpha Cognition Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition” (ACI), or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative disorders,...
Galenvs joins Emergence Incubator
December 12, 2024
Galenvs Sciences (Galenvs) is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting...
You’re invited: BioNetworking Session with Keiretsu Forum
December 11, 2024
Please join us for a Bio Networking Session, presented by Emergence. This session will feature a presentation by Keiretsu Forum...
Government-Industry Partnership breaks ground on $50 million BioAccelerator
November 14, 2024
Charlottetown, PE – Last Friday, the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island broke ground on the BioAccelerator, a unique multi-function facility...
Nutracelle wins Product of the Year for Nutramin Vitamins
November 5, 2024
Nutracelle was recently awarded the prestigious Foodie’s Choice Product of the Year at the 2024 Food and Beverage Atlantic awards. This...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s seaweed industry looking to grow beyond its home shores
October 31, 2024
Read this article profiling Emergence client 7 Fathoms Skin Care.
Opportunity for Atlantic Canadian Health Tech Companies to attend Medtech Conference
September 11, 2024
Join the Atlantic Canada Bio Industries Alliance in this exciting opportunity to attend and participate at The MedTech Conference that...
RPS Biologiques Unveils a New Plant-Based Fish Health Product
July 17, 2024
This article originally appeared as a publication on Fishfarmingexpert.com. A Canadian plant-based product for maintaining optimal fish health during early...
Triple Hair Raises $4M
July 5, 2024
A pharmaceutical startup aiming to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, a type of genetic hair loss, has raised a $4 million funding...
Embark on a Customer Discovery Journey with the Ocean Idea Challenge
May 21, 2024
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur driven to enhance ocean sustainability? The Ocean Idea Challenge invites you to begin your customer...
BioEnterprise profiles Emergence Executive Director Jason Cleaversmith
April 22, 2024
BioEnterprise recently interviewed our Executive Director of Incubation and Infrastructure, Jason Cleaversmith!Jason’s expertise in aquaculture, fermentation, and natural products has...
WellFish Tech joins Emergence Incubator
April 2, 2024
WellFish Tech is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator. Emergence is dedicated to assisting start-ups and...
PragmaClin Research latest to join Emergence Incubator
February 27, 2024
PragmaClin Research Inc is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting...
Myomar Molecular latest to join Emergence Incubator
January 25, 2024
Myomar Molecular is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting start-ups...
Chinova Bioworks product proves to be a winning solution for non-alcoholic beverage makers
January 25, 2024
Emergence client Chinova Bioworks' Chiber™ is a winning solution for non-alcoholic beverage makers during Dry January and beyond! Dry January...
IP Strategy for Life Science Start-ups: Workshop with Dr. Chris Barden
December 15, 2023
In the life sciences industry, IP is everything. Join us for an in-depth look at IP for life sciences start-ups...
AchieveMR latest to join Emergence Incubator
November 28, 2023
AchieveMR is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting start-ups and...
The BMO Apex Startup Challenge
November 28, 2023
Calling all Startup Founders! Got a game-changing business idea or a growing venture? The BMO Apex Startup Challenge on January...
Au Naturel Solutions transforms lives as trailblazing social enterprise
September 29, 2023
Revolutionary all-natural breast prosthesis Comfort ‘n’ Confidence improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors Au Naturel Solutions is partnering...
What’s up in a down market? BioNetworking session with Keiretsu Forum Canada
September 6, 2023
Emergence invites you to attend a networking event featuring Kevin Sterling, President - Toronto of Keiretsu Forum. As part of...
Transforming animal health globally, TARGAN joins bioscience business incubator
August 29, 2023
Charlottetown, PE – TARGAN Inc. is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator dedicated to assisting...
Quannessence Skincare: The Beauty of Business
August 24, 2023
Emergence client BioSpa (Quannessence Skincare) was recently featured in the August edition of APEX East Coast Magazine, a publication celebrating...
Two Newfoundland bioscience companies latest to join Emergence Incubator
July 11, 2023
Nucliq Biologics and Polyamyna Nanotech are the two latest companies to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is...
Hatch unveils latest aquaculture accelerator cohort
July 10, 2023
The programme, which kicked off on 26 June and runs until 28 September, will feature companies from sectors including nutrition,...
Swiftsure Innovations closes $2.3M round
May 19, 2023
Having successfully completed clinical trials, Pasadena, NL-based medtech company and Emergence client Swiftsure Innovations has raised a $2.3 million seed funding round,...
Team Mentor Tanya Chapman named as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs
May 12, 2023
Tanya Chapman is CEO & President, The Chapman Group. A two-time Top 50 CEO, Tanya continues to steer her HR...
Sales Bootcamp for Startups with Kent Summers
April 12, 2023
Join seasoned entrepreneur and Emergence Team Mentor Kent Summers for a sales bootcamp, you won't want to miss. Perfect for...
Chris Cowper-Smith joins Emergence Incubator as new mentor
March 30, 2023
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Reazent joins Emergence Incubator
March 27, 2023
Reazent is the latest company to join Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting start-ups and...
Chinova Bioworks, BioSpa and Au Naturel Solutions all named in Game Changers report celebrating Canada’s female led nature and bio-based companies
March 14, 2023
Emergence clients Chinova Bioworks, BioSpa and Au Naturel Solutions recently announced their inclusion in Game Changers: Leading Companies. Powered by...
Matt Roberts joins Emergence Incubator as new mentor
February 23, 2023
Emergence is pleased to announce that Matt Roberts has joined the incubator program as a part-time mentor. Matt brings a...
Bactana and Reazent recipients of NPC’s Commercialization Program
February 15, 2023
Natural Products Canada (NPC) is supporting $4.3M in commercialization activities for seven Canadian companies, including Bactana and Reazent, two Emergence...
7 Fathoms Seaweed Skin Care joins Emergence
January 24, 2023
Motivated by the nurturing power of seaweed, Courtney and Terrence Howell founded 7 Fathoms Seaweed Skin Care in 2020. 7...
Emergence announces five new team mentors to join incubator
January 17, 2023
Seasoned cohort of business professionals will bring wealth of expertise Emergence is pleased to announce that five new mentors have...
Springboard Atlantic to launch Atlantic IP Initiative as part of the Government of Canada’s ElevateIP Program
December 19, 2022
Springboard Atlantic, the not-for-profit network that drives the commercialization of academic research in Atlantic Canada, announced today that they are one...
Emergence recognizes Regis Duffy as Mentor Emeritus
December 12, 2022
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] For the past 8 years, PEI bioscience pioneer and founding mentor of the...
Chinova Bioworks CEO Wins the Innovation Award at the 2022 RBC Women of Influence Awards
November 29, 2022
Natasha Dhayagude, CEO of Chinova Bioworks, Receives Innovation Award With Over 9,000 Nominations Fredericton, New Brunswick, November 29, 2022 –...
Making the Connection: Helping Atlantic Canadian Companies Diversify Export Sales
November 28, 2022
Applications are now being accepted for the following market development programs: European Market Development Program (EMDP)The Europe Market Development Program...
Somru BioScience Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
November 25, 2022
Charlottetown-based biotechnology company announces the appointment of Meletios Roussis as Chief Operating Officer Charlottetown, PE – Somru BioScience Inc., a...
GreenSage Prebiotics joins Emergence Incubator
November 23, 2022
GreenSage Prebiotics is the latest company to join Emergence; Atlantic Canada’s bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting start-ups...
Emergence program builds on past success and grows capacity to support SMEs
November 10, 2022
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAtlantic Canada’s bioscience sector has become a key driver of economic growth and diversification for the...
Pegasus Biotech Nominated for Emerging Business Excellence Award
November 7, 2022
Pegasus Biotech is excited to announce that the company has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Greater Charlottetown...
Spotlight On Chinova’s CEO Natasha Dhayagude, The CANIE 2022 Entrepreneur Of The Year Winner
November 7, 2022
Fredericton, New Brunswick, November 07, 2022 - Natasha Dhayagude, CEO of Chinova Bioworks (Chinova), a Canadian-based natural ingredient company, was...
AVC Diagnostic Services latest company to join Emergence
September 15, 2022
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Diagnostic Services at the University of Prince Edward Island is the latest company to join...
Canada’s Food and Biotech Island Just Got Bigger With Chinova Bioworks New Manufacturing Space In The Bioscience Manufacturing Incubator Building On PEI
September 1, 2022
Today, Chinova Bioworks (Chinova), a Canadian-based natural ingredient company, hit a turning point by expanding its manufacturing space inside the...
PEI-based RPS Biologiques brokers distribution deal with Chilean Agrovet
June 24, 2022
For Immediate Release June 23rd, 2022 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown-based RPS Biologiques Inc. (RPS) and Agrovet Chile have...
Save the Date: The 12th annual BioInnovation Challenge will take place November 1st – 3rd, 2022
June 23, 2022
The BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) showcases the best in local life sciences innovation! The goal is to elevate the abilities of...
Norway’s Amar Group AS (“Amar Group”) establish a new subsidiary in the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada and acquire North America’s primary Halibut Broodstock holding and the Halibut P.E.I. (“HPEI”) facility
May 10, 2022
For Immediate Release May 10, 2022 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Amar Group are very pleased to announce that their...
Pegasus Biotech Receives Designated Status Under the Atlantic Immigration Program
May 2, 2022
Pegasus Biotech is pleased to announce that on the 18th of April, 2022 Pegasus was granted "Designated Status" under the...
New Bioscience Manufacturing Incubator provides needed space for growing sector
March 12, 2022
Prince Edward Island’s Biomanufacturing Strategy took an important step forward with the opening of a new $6.5 million Biomanufacturing Incubator...
Quannessence is expanding and hiring
March 3, 2022
Article originally appeared in the Employment Journey. Sharon Quann, owner of Quannessence in Summerside, creates and markets her own specialized holistic skincare...
Bactana Receives Prestigious Grant From the National Science Foundation
February 24, 2022
Bactana Corp. today announced the company has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase...
Chinova Receives $1.5 Million From Sustainable Development Technology Canada To Help Reduce Food Waste
February 23, 2022
Chinova Bioworks, a Canadian company that addresses the growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, clean-label ingredients, is pleased to announce...
Clever Fruit Products joins the Emergence BioScience Business Incubator
January 18, 2022
Clever Fruit Products is the latest company to join Emergence; Atlantic Canada's bioscience business incubator which is dedicated to assisting...
Quannessence: a success story for women entrepreneurs
December 16, 2021
Thirty-five years ago, Sharon Quann had a dream of one day creating her own specialized holistic skincare line for retail and professionals....
Triple Hair Group announces the launch of RIZN
December 15, 2021
Triple Hair Group Inc., a company specializing in the development of innovative treatments for alopecia, is pleased to announce the...
Chinova Bioworks Prioritizes Partnerships With Women as a Path to Growth
December 15, 2021
Food technology company, Chinova Bioworks, offers unique natural, clean-label preservatives extracted from mushrooms for the food and beverage industry. It...
Swiftsure Raises $1.05M
December 15, 2021
Swiftsure Innovations, the Pasadena, NL-based startup developing a device for cleaning the mouths and throats of people on ventilators, has...
Pivotal Health Sciences developing novel clean technologies to extract and encapsulate bioactive compounds
October 6, 2021
New Brunswick-based Pivotal Health Sciences (Pivotal) is a biotechnology company with disruptive proprietary clean technologies for the extraction, encapsulation and...
Bernadette Fernandes appointed as Emergence Lead Mentor, Market Access and Exporting
September 21, 2021
Emergence is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernadette Fernandes as Lead Mentor, Market Access and Exporting, effective August 30,...
Bio Networking Session: Lessons learned from a thousand pitches
September 21, 2021
As part of Global Biotech Week: Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, please join us for a Bio Networking Session, presented...
RPS Biologiques receives Health Canada notifications for latest fish health product
September 14, 2021
Emergence client RPS Biologiques Inc. is pleased to announce that its latest Veterinary Health Product (VHP), Puralyze™, recently received two notification numbers from...
Emergence Incubator partners with Keiretsu Forum Canada
September 10, 2021
Emergence companies gain access to a range of education, training and investment capital opportunities Charlottetown, PE – Emergence, Atlantic Canada’s...
Emergence clients represent more than half of semi-finalists at BioInnovation Challenge pitch event
August 26, 2021
Emergence clients will represent five out of the eight semi-finalists slots at the 2021 BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) pitch event. Hosted...
Stepscan, CyberNB and UNB collaborate on pioneering gait-based biometric security
August 13, 2021
Biometric security is becoming increasingly familiar, with fingerprints and facial measurements used to unlock doors and devices not only in...
Honibe facility expansion a win for PEI, Canadian health
August 11, 2021
Emergence client Island Abbey Foods, owners of the Honibe brand, hosted local, provincial and federal officials, members of the media,...
3 reasons Emergence companies should apply for the BioInnovation Challenge
July 26, 2021
Now in its eleventh year, the BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) is a pitching competition for early-stage life sciences companies in Atlantic...
Call for Nominations: SomaDetect Board of Directors
July 21, 2021
Founded in 2016, Emergence client SomaDetect is a high-growth, technology startup in the dairy industry that is looking to add...
Webinar: Empowering Start-ups with World-Class Market Research
July 8, 2021
Emergence and MaRS are pleased to present Empowering Start-ups with World-Class Market Research, a webinar focused on learning more about MaRS’...
AKSO Marine Biotech wins Wild Blueberry Solutions Challenge
June 17, 2021
Emergence client AKSO Marine Biotech gets $126,000 to help grow sales, pursue new export markets and develop new products. Read...
Soricimed developing innovative targeted cancer treatment
May 27, 2021
New Brunswick-based Soricimed is a clinical stage company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs for the targeted...
Because Animals to ‘Ramp Up’ cell-cultured meat production following hefty investment
May 26, 2021
A pet food start-up is ‘ramping up’ its production of cell-cultured meat following a hefty investment round. Because, Animals says it is...
BioTechnology company specializes in vaccine development services
May 6, 2021
Pegasus BioTech Inc. is a contract research organization founded in November 2019 by three partners: Daniel Wilson, Jonathan Wilts, and Yimy Mena. The...
Hair loss biotech company Triple Hair demonstrates potential growth
May 3, 2021
When renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Houfar Sekhavat was faced with his own hair loss, he tried several known treatments with disappointing...
Pet Food Companies Look to the Future With Cell-Cultured Meat
April 22, 2021
Emergence client Because Animals was featured in Modern Farmer where they discuss healthy and sustainable food options for pets. Read...
Chinova Bioworks Hits 5-Year Mark in Stride With Manufacturing Expansion for Chiber
April 22, 2021
Emergence client Chinova Bioworks has reached an important milestone for their business, marking five years since they officially launched. Read...
Island Water Technology’s Sentry closes Series A round
April 19, 2021
Full story available on Entrevestor.com. Charlottetown-based Island Water Technologies said last week its Sentry subsidiary has closed a Series A funding round, with backing...
Emergence Office Hours with McInnes Cooper on April 8
April 6, 2021
Emergence is pleased to present Office Hours, a monthly opportunity for Emergence clients to connect with experts and ask questions pertaining to your company and...
Picomole develops first-of-its-kind screening tool for lung cancer detection
March 31, 2021
Full story available on Huddle Today. Moncton-based Picomole and Emergence client has developed a first-of-its-kind screening tool that makes lung cancer detection...
Swiftsure Innovation’s novel solution aims to provide improved care for ventilator patients
March 15, 2021
CEO and Founder of Swiftsure Innovation Deanne McCarthy has experienced first-hand the amount of care required for mechanically ventilated patients....
SomaDetect Unveils $6M Raise
March 3, 2021
Published by Entrevestor.com Agtech company and Emeregence client SomaDetect has closed a $6 million venture capital round led by Ag Tech Canada,...
SomaDetect highlighted as a startup shaking up animal health industry
March 2, 2021
Emergence client SomaDetect was recently highlighted in Feed Navigator as one of 15 startups shaking up animal health, nutrition and...
PhotoDynamic receives 200K in funding from ACOA
February 22, 2021
Emergence client PhotoDynamic is receiving $200,000 to develop a commercialization plan and apply for regulatory approval for its orthodontic oral hygiene...
Avivagen set to unveil immune-boosting supplements for humans
February 2, 2021
More than a decade after developing a natural health compound that boosts the immune systems of livestock, life sciences company...
Finding a solution that fits
February 1, 2021
Takaya Technology’s PPE innovation supports fight against COVID-19 It started with an idea, a purpose, and a cause. At the...
Because Animals: Pets may soon be fed laboratory-grown meat
January 31, 2021
Emergence client Because Animals was recently featured in the Economist discussing their ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable way...
Emergence Office Hours: Finance and Budgeting with Grant Thornton
January 26, 2021
Emergence is pleased to present Office Hours, a monthly opportunity for Emergence clients to connect with experts and ask questions pertaining...
Heroes of 2020: PEI woman’s business aims to make all-natural breast prosthesis system
January 4, 2021
Emergence client Au Naturel Solutions and founder Simonne Cormier was featured in The Guardian PEI's Heroes of 2020 series. In...
Ahiflower oil used in multiple nutraceutical product launches
December 17, 2020
Emergence client Natures Crops International’s plant-based Ahiflower oil has been selected as a carrier oil in various nutraceuticals, food &...
Pegasus Biotech supported by Ignition Fund 2020
December 14, 2020
Emergence client Pegasus Biotech is one of 10 recipients who received a $25,000 grant from Innovation PEI's Ignition Fund, in...
Celebrating women-led bioscience companies
December 3, 2020
With only 16% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses owned by women, there is still much work to do in...
Kondor Pharma selected in J&J immunity challenge
December 2, 2020
Congratulations to Emergence client Kondor Pharma who was selected by Johnson & Johnson through their QuickFire Challenge on Immune-Support. Kondor will...
BioTraceIT commercializes monitor to visualize animal pain signals
November 30, 2020
PEI-based BioTraceIT was featured in Chemical Week highlighting the commercialization of PainTrace, a monitor used to visualize animal pain signals....
Biologics technology company Pacific GeneTech latest to join Emergence
November 19, 2020
For Pacific GeneTech (PGT), they aim to improve life with biotechnology. Recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their...
AffinityImmuno presents as one of top three finalists at virtual BioInnovation Challenge pitch event
November 5, 2020
On November 4, during BioPort 2020, Amir Zuccolo, Director of Quality at AffinityImmuno presented as one of the top three...
PEI company’s new bait fishes as well as traditional bait, says UPEI researcher
November 3, 2020
Emergence client Bait Masters are preparing to scale up production for a new alternative bait and got some good news from...
CAT to open Aqua Feedtech Center in 2021, Championing Innovation in Aqua Feed
November 2, 2020
Emergence client, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is once again proving its versatility as a major player in the...
Hatchery International recognizes Dan Paynter in Top 10 Under 40
October 28, 2020
Growing up on PEI, where fishing was a part of his family’s DNA, Dan Paynter developed a passion for marine...
Atlantic Business Series: Women in Science & Technology Leading the Way in Entrepreneurship
October 28, 2020
Featuring Emergence client Crystal Trevor, Owner, Stepscan Technologies The Atlantic Women's Business Series features interviews with entrepreneur women leaders from...
Natures Crops among path-breaking omega-3 suppliers cited for sustainable and regenerative practices
October 22, 2020
Emergence client Natures Crops International was recently featured in VitaFoods Insights white paper titled “Sustainable supply chain — protecting planet, people...
Forestry-derived products company SynerTek latest to join Emergence
October 19, 2020
Nova Scotia-based SynerTek is the latest bioscience company to join Emergence, Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator. A growth-stage company currently developing...
Human and animal health vaccine and biotherapeutic developer Pegasus Biotech latest to join Emergence
October 15, 2020
Contract research organization Pegasus Biotech Inc. is the latest bioscience company to join Emergence, Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator. Founded in...
Bioscience company uses technology as a platform for pain measurement
October 9, 2020
Emergence client BioTraceIT is a company that has developed a platform for detecting and monitoring pain in people and animals. The...
Comfort builds confidence with Au Naturel Solutions
October 8, 2020
For breast cancer survivor Simonne Cormier, her road to recovery led to an innovative idea that would have a lasting...
AffinityImmuno Inc. named as one of eight semi-finalists to present at the virtual BioInnovation Challenge pitch event
August 26, 2020
Emergence client AffinityImmuno Inc. has been named as one of eight semi-finalists to compete in the 10th annual BioInnovation Challenge...
Ahiflower oil receives Canadian novel foods approval
August 13, 2020
Emergence client Natures Crops International has announced that the Health Canada Food Directorate has approved Ahiflower® oil for use in foods...
3 reasons Emergence companies should apply for the BioInnovation Challenge
July 30, 2020
Now in its tenth year, the BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) is a pitching competition for early-stage life sciences companies in Atlantic...
Auxly’s Subsidiary Dosecann Enters into Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with dosist™, an Award-Winning Wellness Company
June 26, 2020
TORONTO, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V - XLY) ("Auxly" or the “Company”), a leading...
SP Nutraceuticals Launches First Avocado-based Supplement Metavo to Target Insulin Resistance, Support Healthy Metabolism
June 26, 2020
Metavo contains AvoB, a powerful bioactive discovered by Canadian scientists and known to support healthy metabolism, blood sugar levels and...
Join us in welcoming Robin Muzzerall, Facility Manager, CAT Victoria-PEI Plant
May 28, 2020
[caption id="attachment_8739" align="alignleft" width="300"] Robin Muzzerall, Facility Manager, CATC Victoria-Prince Edward Island Plant[/caption] The Emergence community welcomes Robin Muzzerall as...
Alpha Cognition Inc. announces granted EU patents and orphan drug designation for its Progranulin platform
May 27, 2020
Emergence client Alpha Cognition Inc. (ACI) [formerly Neurodyn Cognition], a clinical stage biotherapeutics company, announced today it has been granted...
Alpha Cognition Inc. Receives FDA/PMDA Regulatory Guidance for Alpha-1062 Alzheimer’s Therapy
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020– [Emergence Client] Alpha Cognition Inc. (ACI) [formerly Neurodyn Cognition] today announced that in a pre-Investigational New Drug (Pre-IND)...
Auxly’s Subsidiary Dosecann Signs Key Supplier Agreement With Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
April 29, 2020
Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V - XLY) ("Auxly" or the “Company”), a leading consumer packaged goods company in the derivative...
Auxly Acquires Exclusive Global Rights to Omega-Rich Ahiflower® Seed Oil for Use in Cannabis Products
April 28, 2020
Two Emergence clients: Dosecann and Nature's Crops [caption id="attachment_8720" align="alignright" width="300"] Dosecann facility in Prince Edward Island[/caption] Auxly Cannabis Group...
How one P.E.I. company is using chickens to try to detect COVID-19 in humans
April 28, 2020
Reprinted from CBC Prince Edward Island. The story was also featured on CBC Compass evening TV news program. A Charlottetown...
Emergence Companies respond to the COVID-19 challenge
April 24, 2020
As essential service staff work long hours and families distance themselves from others by hunkering down in their homes, bioscience...
CATC acquires research facility
March 25, 2020
Emergence client Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has finalized a deal with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated to acquire a 46,000...
Dr. Gordon’s Bum Cream company chosen to join Accelerate Program
March 25, 2020
Dr. Gordon's Bum Cream company has been chosen to participate in Praxis Spinal Cord Institute's Praxis SCI Accelerate Program, a 12-week acceleration pilot...
Because Animals wins Innovation Prize at Global Pet Expo
March 25, 2020
[caption id="attachment_8654" align="alignleft" width="300"] Founders Joshua Errett and Shannon Falconer[/caption] Emergent client Because Animals had a big win at Global...
Fieldetect gets $355K to adapt technology to detect COVID-19
March 25, 2020
[caption id="attachment_8648" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. William Whelan and Dr. Andrew Trivett[/caption] A research team led by the University of Prince...
SomaDetect and Valley Agricultural Software Announce API Integration
February 25, 2020
SomaDetect, a precision dairy technology company, and Valley Agricultural Software (VAS), the world’s largest provider of dairy management software, announced...
Applications now Open: AMGEN BIONATION Regenerative Medicine Innovation Challenge 2020
February 25, 2020
The Business of Biotech is Calling. Regenerative medicine has the potential to heal or replace tissues and organs damaged by...
Call for Expressions of Interest – Atlantic Canada Mission to BIO 2020, San Diego, CA
February 21, 2020
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance, on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance (ACBA), is seeking companies to participate in the Atlantic Canada delegation...
How to take Advantage of MaRS Intelligence Service
February 21, 2020
Emergence offers an expanded Market Intelligence Service (MIS) to clients of our incubation program. MIS is a core pillar of support offered to clients...
NPC is hosting a delegation at AGRI Tech Venture Forum
February 7, 2020
Natural Products Canada is leading a delegation of Canadian companies to the AGRI Tech Venture Forum on April 30th. Selected...
Emergence clients – Career Opportunities
January 30, 2020
Check out the latest career opportunities with our Emergence companies: Check out the latest career opportunities with our Emergence companies:...
PhotoDynamic Secures $2.3M Investment
January 30, 2020
Closes $2.3M of Financing for Novel Oral Hygiene Technology and Becomes the First Ever Investment for the Newly Established AAO...
SDTC Grants SomaDetect $3.9M
January 16, 2020
SomaDetect, a precision dairy technology company, and Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced a funding partnership to pilot SomaDetect’s technology, an...
FIGR completes massive expansion at P.E.I. cannabis facility
January 16, 2020
[caption id="attachment_8560" align="alignnone" width="640"] Photo taken at Grand Opening (PEI BioAlliance)[/caption] Article reprinted from CBC PEI site - To view...
Dosecann has multiple career opportunities
January 14, 2020
Dosecann Finding Success Selling Cannabis Edibles
January 12, 2020
Reprinted from CBC Prince Edward Island Website – full article here. Take a tour of their facility here. [caption id="attachment_8565" align="alignnone" width="640"]...
CATC Announces Dr. Jason Cleaversmith is Joining their Team
January 10, 2020
[caption id="attachment_8533" align="alignleft" width="248"] Dr. Jason Cleaversmith[/caption] Emergence client Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC) is pleased to announce that...
Dr. Mark Redmond appointed Director of Incubation Services
December 4, 2019
[caption id="attachment_8514" align="alignleft" width="264"] Dr. Mark Redmond[/caption] The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance has announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Redmond...
Founder Dr. Ann Gordon wins $50,000 Spark Nova Scotia Award
December 4, 2019
Emergence client & founder Dr. Ann Gordon of Dr. Gordon's Bum Cream recently won $50,000 Spark Nova Scotia Award. SPARK...
Torigen Founder Ashley Kalinauskas makes Forbes List
December 4, 2019
Emergence client Torigen's Founder Ashley Kalinauskas makes Forbes List "The 2020 Science - 30 under 30". Kalinauskas' company, Torigen Pharmaceuticals,...
Companies can access up to $7000 in Co-op Wage Subsidies
October 17, 2019
BioTalent Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is an initiative to increase the job-readiness of students registered in STEM or business...
Chinova Bioworks Launches First Products: CHIBER for Dairy and CHIBER for Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
October 17, 2019
Emergence client Chinova Bioworks issued a news release this week about the launch of their two new products. Today’s consumers are...
Picomole seeking Network Administrator
September 20, 2019
Emergence client - Picomole Inc. is an innovative medical technology company based in Moncton, New Brunswick. With its patented breath analysis technology,...
Six New Companies have Joined Emergence
September 10, 2019
Emergence is pleased to welcome six new companies to the Emergence community: Atlantic Sea Cucumber- They process wild cucumber caught...
Emergence Client Job Postings
September 10, 2019
Emergence client companies are advertising the following career opportunities: Dosecann: Director of Finance, Project Engineer, QC Chemist, Product Developer -...
Three Emergence Clients Semi-Finalists in BioInnovation Challenge
September 10, 2019
Three Emergence clients are semi-finalists in the BioInnovation Challenge that will be hosted by BioNova at BioPort 2019, Nov. 5-6, at...
Emergence a KickStart Sponsor for Funding Founders/NACO Atlantic 2019
September 10, 2019
Invest Atlantic and NACO will jointly present Funding Founders and the NACO Atlantic Summit 2019 in Halifax, September 16th –...
SomaDetect raises USD$2M in Seed Investment and Plans Data Collection Expansion
September 10, 2019
[caption id="attachment_8048" align="alignleft" width="300"] SomaDetect CEO Bethany Deshpande[/caption] Emergence Client SomaDetect, a milk quality and dairy data company, have completed their...
Halibut PEI receives $1M in funding to boost Innovation and Productivity
September 10, 2019
Emergence client Halibut PEI in Victoria, PEI, has received $1M through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. This funding will help them establish...
Latest Job Postings in the Emergence Community
July 15, 2019
Here is a summary of the latest career opportunities with Emergence Community clients: Animal Ethics is hiring a Welfare Biology...
Natural Products Canada launches Proof of Concept Program
July 15, 2019
Emergence Partner Natural Products Canada’s new Proof of Concept Program (POC Program) addresses a consistent gap within the Canadian natural...
Natural Products Canada launches new Executive Talent Program
July 15, 2019
Emergence Partner Natural Products Canada recently launched a new Executive Talent program to help high potential Canadian SMEs get their...
MicroSintesis Announces $16.4M Investment to Fund International Expansion and Material R&D Pipeline
July 15, 2019
Emergence client MicroSintesis, a life science company focused on developing proprietary microbiome therapies, announced at VetHealth Global 2019 the closure of...
Deadline for BioNova’s BioInnovation Challenge – Aug. 9th
July 15, 2019
BioNova's BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) gives early-stage Health and Life Sciences companies from Atlantic Canada a chance to compete for $25,000...
Bactana seeking a Senior Microbiology Director
June 14, 2019
Bactana is a socially impactful company formed as a spin-off from Cornell University and currently part of the PEI Emergence...
Advanced Extraction Systems Nears Completion on a State of the Art Innovation Center
May 15, 2019
Emergence Client Advanced Extraction Systems will soon have a new manufacturing, R&D and testing facility. David Campbell, Co-Founder and COO...
Torigen CEO wins 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
May 7, 2019
Emergence client Torigen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a startup in companion animal immuno-oncology, announces its founder and chief executive officer, Ashley Kalinauskas,...
What Emergence Clients are Hiring?
May 3, 2019
Here is a summary of the Emergence clients advertising job opportunities this week: Dosecann has 10 positions Torigen has three...
Chinova Bioworks will participate in Sephora’s Accelerator in May
April 29, 2019
Chinova Bioworks was selected to join 2019 Sephora Accelerate which builds a community of innovative female founders in beauty. Sephora's...
Because Animals sees opportunities for Lab Grown Meat
April 29, 2019
New Emergence client, Because Animals, started by two Torontonians, is a company making human grade sustainable, animal-free pet food. Shannon...
Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) announces sale to Cuna del Mar
April 29, 2019
On April 23, 2019, all shares in leading aquaculture R&D company The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), were purchased by...
RPS Biologiques Announces Health Canada Approval of SupratectTM; the First Veterinary Health Product Approved for use in Finfish Aquaculture
April 17, 2019
RPS Biologiques Inc. is pleased to announce the reception of two (2) Notification Numbers from the Health Canada Veterinary Drugs...
Dosecann hiring for 12 new positions
April 5, 2019
Emergence client Dosecann, a PEI-based Licensed Dealer developing a suite of cannabis products across a variety of delivery methods for...
Ethicann Pharmaceutical Closes Successful Financing Round
April 5, 2019
Emergence client Ethicann Pharmaceuticals, a company that sources pharmaceutical-grade botanically sourced cannaboid oils to formulate ethical drugs has closed a...
Avivagen pursuing opportunities for combining OxC-beta with Cannabis products
April 4, 2019
Avivagen has been analyzing opportunities to combine their propietary product OxC-betaTM with licensed cannabis products and they believe there are...
SomaDetect Chosen for Global Business Accelerator
April 3, 2019
Emergence client SomaDetect will join other innovators to be part of the 2019 Pearse Lyons Accelerator. In its third year,...
We Welcome Active AgriScience
March 5, 2019
Emergence welcomes its latest client Active AgriScience to Canada's bioscience incubator program! Active AgriScience is an award-winning leading global manufacturer...
SomaDetect nominated for 2019 Manning Innovation Awards
March 1, 2019
Emergence client SomaDetect has been nominated for the 2019 Manning Innovation Awards. The Manning Awards showcases Canada's leading innovative thinkers...
Emergence to participate on Mentorship Matters Panel
February 26, 2019
Emergence is pleased to be participating on a panel in the upcoming Mentorship Matters event organized by Island Advance on...
Dosecann to add 32 new jobs within next two years
February 25, 2019
[caption id="attachment_7919" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dosecann CEO Greg Boone (Photo courtesy of CBC)[/caption] Emergence client Dosecann, a cannabis oil extraction company...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, secures investment from DFA
February 8, 2019
Companies around the globe are leveraging innovative technologies and artificial intelligence to make more informed decisions and better run their...
Emergence client, Advanced Extraction Systems, unveils the Largest CO2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction System for the Global Hemp & Cannabis Industries
January 31, 2019
Emergence client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. (AESI), has announced their latest innovation: the highest throughput CO2 extraction system for...
New Licensing Deal for Emergence Client, Simini Technologies
January 31, 2019
“Pets are part of the family” is a common refrain in the pet and vet industries, but two companies are...
Emergence client, Somru Bioscience, is hiring…
January 30, 2019
Emergence client, Somru Bioscience Inc. is hiring… Somru is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for an R&D Biosimilar Manufacturing Manager. Somru is an...
“Supply Chain 1-2-3”: for Food & Beverage Businesses in Atlantic Canada
January 26, 2019
Supply Chain 1-2-3 is a learning and development program to support growth-oriented companies. This program will help you learn how...
Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc., launches new mobility assessment tool
January 22, 2019
Emergence client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Stepscan Technologies Inc. has announced a new mobility assessment tool for assessing hospital patients and nursing...
Emergence clients are invited to Competitive Intelligence training
January 14, 2019
Our friends at Venn Innovation in Moncton are inviting Emergence clients to participate in their upcoming Competitive Intelligence Training with...
Emergence client, Animal Ethics, achieves breakthrough: sheep pain relief formulation approved for human trials
January 12, 2019
A SHEEP pain relief product developed in Australia by Emergence client, Animal Ethics, has been approved for clinical trials for...
Emergence client, Tieös Pharmaceuticals, selected to participate in C2MP: jumpstarts next phase of development
January 12, 2019
Emergence client, Tieös Pharmaceuticals, has been selected to participate in the next C2MP cohort, and will join MATTER’s Chicago Innovation...
Emergence client, Dosecann, is hiring…
December 30, 2018
Emergence client, Dosecann Cannabis Solutions is hiring… Dosecann is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for number of current vacancies. Dosecannis a PEI-based Licensed...
Emergence client, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CATC), is hiring: Aquaculture Technologist
December 30, 2018
Emergence client, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies is hiring… CATC is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for an Aquaculture Technologist to assist in the...
Emergence client, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CATC), working to save farmed Atlantic salmon from climate change
December 3, 2018
Genome Atlantic reports that warming sea temperatures in the North Atlantic are a big concern for Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture industry....
“Seven fundamentals for tech companies – stay ahead of the CRA”
November 28, 2018
"Starting a technology company, setting up an R&D center in Canada or transitioning your technology company to new ownership all...
Emergence client, Advanced Extraction Systems, is hiring: Draftsperson
November 23, 2018
Emergence client, Advanced Extraction Systems is hiring… AESI is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for a draftsperson. AESI offers customers the...
Open Innovation Call: Seeking Natural Antioxidant to Replace Ethoxyquin in Aqua Feeds
November 19, 2018
Our friends at Natural Products Canada (NPC) are working with a multinational corporation to identify a replacement for ethoxyquin, an antioxidant...
Emergence supports BioPort 2018 Conference: BioInnovation Challenge winner announced
November 14, 2018
BioPort 2018, Atlantic Canada’s largest health and life sciences industry conference, explored trends transforming the industry in Halifax, November 7...
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, is hiring: Engineer
November 14, 2018
Emergence client, BioTraceIT™ is hiring… BioTraceIT is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for an entry level engineering support employee. BioTraceIT values the...
Emergence client, Canada’s Island Garden, is hiring…
November 14, 2018
Charlottetown-based Emergence client, Canada's Island Garden is hiring… Canada’s Island Garden, now operating under FIGR, is a pre-licence medical marihuana production,...
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, is hiring: Senior Data Scientist & Blockchain Developer
November 14, 2018
Emergence client, BioTraceIT™ is hiring… BioTraceIT is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Senior Data Scientist & Blockchain Developer. BioTraceIT values...
Emergence supports BioPort 2018 Conference: focus on Future of Health
November 3, 2018
BioPort 2018, Atlantic Canada’s largest health and life sciences industry conference, is set to explore trends transforming the industry in...
Emergence client, Nautilus Biosciences, opens expanded UPEI facility; launches “Centre of Innovation for Marine Biotechnology”
October 31, 2018
Emergence client, Nautilus Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Croda International Plc (“Croda”), has celebrated its official opening as the "Centre...
Emergence client, Delivra, wins prestigious award
October 26, 2018
Dr. Joseph Gabriele, co-founder of Emergence client, Delivra from Hamilton, Ontario and Charlottetown, PEI, has walked away with the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Health Care category...
Emergence client, Somru BioScience Inc., wins prestigious award
October 25, 2018
Mohammed Moin, co-founder of Emergence client, Somru BioScience Inc. from Charlottetown, PEI, has walked away with the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, receives GRAS designation in the U.S.
October 22, 2018
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks, has received its designation as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by an independent expert panel. This...
Emergence hosts “Founders & Mentors Mash-up”
October 3, 2018
As part of this year’s Global Biotech Week (September 24-30, 2018), Emergence joined in "celebrating science, innovation, and solutions"! Our...
Emergence client earns $470K federal contract
September 22, 2018
The Guardian reports that PEI-based technology company and Emergence client, Island Water Technologies, has secured a $470,000 federal government contract to monitor...
Emergence hosts Atlantic Startup presentation & networking session
September 14, 2018
In the margins of Invest Atlantic 2018, Emergence hosted a workshop and networking session for on the state of the Atlantic Startup Ecosystem with Peter Moreira from Entrevestor. See: Data...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, profiled by Rabobank
September 8, 2018
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks, has been profiled by Rabobank, an international financial services provider. This article is...
Emergence client, Island Water Technologies: a “top 20 most innovative technology company in Canada”
September 8, 2018
CIX (Canadian Innovation Exchange) recently released an annual list of the top 20 most innovative technology companies in Canada. The companies...
Emergence partners to present Invest Atlantic 2018
August 28, 2018
Emergence has announced a "Kickstart Partnership" with this year's Invest Atlantic conference, which takes place September 19-20, 2018 at the Confederation Center in Charlottetown, PEI. As Atlantic Canada’s largest...
Emergence client, Dosecann: product strategy update & new management team
August 15, 2018
Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. has shared an update on the product strategy of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Emergence client, Dosecann Inc.,...
Emergence client, AES, is hiring: Technical Sales Executive
August 14, 2018
Emergence client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Advanced Extraction Systems (AESI) offers customers the cleanest and most advanced semi and fully automated supercritical fluid CO2...
Emergence client, Microsintesis, receives Canadian registration for new human probiotic
August 14, 2018
Emergence client, MicroSintesis, Inc., has announced that it has received registration of its new probiotic strain, La-21, in humans. Microsintesis...
Emergence client, Somru BioScience, “en Route to $7M Raise”: Entrevestor
August 14, 2018
To help launch its new products, Emergence client, Somru BioScience of Charlottetown, PEI, is raising a $7 million round of funding,...
Emergence client, Somru BioScience, receives $4M to research, develop affordable medicines
August 14, 2018
Emergence client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Somru BioScience, will receive over $4 million in federal and provincial funding to support its latest research and...
Emergence client, Tieös Pharmaceuticals, collaborates in preclinical validation of lead metabolic compounds
August 14, 2018
Emergence client, Tieös Pharmaceuticals, has engaged in a joint initiative with the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) to perform preclinical validation...
“Recent Developments in Regulation of Software as a Medical Device”: Bereskin & Parr
August 14, 2018
In an August 2018 article entitled "Recent Developments in Regulation of Software as a Medical Device", our friends Andrea Berenbaum and Noel Courage from Emergence...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, raises US$2 million seed financing round
August 10, 2018
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks has captured the interest of major food-tech venture capitalists. At a private event in Fredericton, Chinova CEO, Natasha Dhayagude, announced...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, is hiring: Microbiology Technician
July 18, 2018
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks is hiring… Chinova is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Microbiology Technician. Chinova Bioworksis an innovative...
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, is hiring: Senior Data Scientist & Blockchain Developer
July 16, 2018
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, values the capacity to improve medical care and interventions by quantifying pain, ultimately impacting quality of life and wellness....
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, is hiring: Engineer 1 – Assembly, Test and Technical Support
July 16, 2018
Emergence client, BioTraceIT, values the capacity to improve medical care and interventions by quantifying pain, ultimately impacting quality of life and wellness....
Emergence client, Delivra Corp., is hiring: Analytical Research Scientist
July 16, 2018
Emergence client, Delivra Corp., is a Canadian company with an innovative technology for the transdermal delivery of bioactive compounds. This...
“BC Exit Highlights PEI Bio-Ecosystem”: Entrevestor
July 12, 2018
In a July 11 article titled "BC Exit Highlights PEI Bio-Ecosystem", Entrevestor writes: "The exit of a life sciences company in...
Mazza Innovation – another successful acquisition from the Emergence client portfolio
July 12, 2018
We recently reported that clients of Emergence had celebrated a year of "unprecedented exits, acquisitions and investments". You can read that (very...
Emergence client, BC-based Mazza Innovation, acquired by Sensient Technologies
July 12, 2018
Emergence client, Delta, BC-based Mazza Innovation Limited. has let us know that it has been acquired by Sensient Technologies, a...
Emergence a Bronze Partner at NeuroConX 2018 Innovation Exchange
July 6, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Emergence is a Bronze-level Partner at this year's NeuroConX Innovation Exchange conference, which brings together researchers, business...
2018 Ignition Startup Fund launches in PEI – for entrepreneurs seeking startup capital
July 4, 2018
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Ignition Startup Fund, a competitive-based innovation fund for entrepreneurs seeking startup capital...
Emergence joins forces with BioNova to present the 2018 BioInnovation Challenge
July 3, 2018
In search of top new health and life sciences entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada, Emergence has joined forces with BioNova to present this...
Emergence community is invited to a BioNetworking Event: “Mind your Gut”
June 28, 2018
Members of the Emergence community are invited to a special BioNetworking event, taking place in Charlottetown, PEI on July 9,...
Emergence featured in “LifeSigns: Life Sciences Legal Trends in Canada”
June 25, 2018
"Structured around providing value-adding services to high-potential startup and scale-up ventures, wherever they are located in Canada, and providing a...
BIO World Congress: your invitation to participate in the Atlantic Canada pavilion
June 21, 2018
Our friends at BioNB are seeking expressions of interest from Atlantic Canadian companies interested in joining a delegation to BIO World...
Emergence client, Stepscan, hosts Charlottetown “open house”
June 20, 2018
Fully relocated to their new home in MacAleer Drive in Charlottetown, Emergence client Stepscan welcomed fellow Emergence clients, members of the Atlantic bioscience...
Emergence clients celebrate a record year of exits, acquisitions and investments
June 6, 2018
Clients of Emergence - Canada's national bioscience business incubator - have celebrated a year of unprecedented exits, acquisitions and investments. In...
New Brunswick’s East Valley Ventures adds Emergence client, Stepscan, to its investment portfolio
June 2, 2018
Entrevestor reports that "Prince Edward Island biometrics company" and Emergence client, Stepscan, has been successful raising investment from Saint John, New Brunswick-based...
Emergence client Chinova Bioworks “fights food invaders, naturally”
June 1, 2018
In a recent "impact story", MITACS writes of Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks, "a New Brunswick biotech start-up...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, is hiring…
June 1, 2018
Emergence client Chinova Bioworks is hiring... Chinova is actively seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Senior Process Control Engineer. Click here...
Nominations now open for Private Business Growth Award: Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton, sponsors
June 1, 2018
Emergence financial Partner, Grant Thornton, together with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is inviting private businesses to step into the...
Emergence client, Halifax’s Sona Nanotech, receives $500,000 from ACOA
May 15, 2018
Emergence client, Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Sona Nanotech, is to receive $500,000 in funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to help it commercialize its...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, is hiring…
May 14, 2018
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick and Buffalo, New York-based SomaDetect, is hiring for two positions in Fredericton, NB. SomaDetect is an in-line sensor that...
Emergence a Partner at Atlantic BIOCON 2018: “Growing the Bioeconomy in Atlantic Canada”
May 13, 2018
Emergence is partnering with our friends at BioNB to support the upcoming Atlantic BIOCON Conference which takes place at the Wu Conference Centre in Fredericton,...
Emergence client, Halifax-based Sona Nanotech, merges: prepares for stock market listing
May 13, 2018
Entrevestor reports that the shareholders of Halifax-based Stockport Exploration have approved the company’s merger with Emergence client, Sona Nanotech, completing another step in the...
Emergence client, Fredericton and Buffalo-based SomaDetect, partners with Cornell University
May 13, 2018
DairyReporter.com reports that Emergence client, Fredericton, NB and Buffalo, New York-based automated in-line milk monitoring system company, SomaDetect, has formed...
“Beyond the Dragons: How Pitching to Investors Can Bolster Your Business Even If You Don’t Land a Deal”
May 13, 2018
For many entrepreneurs, getting the chance to pitch to a room of investors is a huge opportunity. But is it...
Emergence Partners with NACO to present “Atlantic Regional Angel Summit”
May 12, 2018
At the end of April, Emergence joined forces with the National Angel Capital Organization to deliver a series of workshops across Atlantic Canada...
Emergence hosts Charlottetown IP workshop with Bereskin & Parr: focus on improved IP literacy for entrepreneurs
May 12, 2018
Because Intellectual Property (IP) protection is a critical consideration for all new and growing ventures, Emergence, in collaboration with PEI partner Startup...
Emergence hosts Halifax IP workshop with Bereskin & Parr: focus on improved IP literacy for Atlantic bio entrepreneurs
May 11, 2018
Because Intellectual Property (IP) protection is a critical consideration for all new and growing ventures, Emergence, in collaboration with Nova Scotia...
Delivra Corp. thanks Emergence for supporting its new consumer product strategy
April 26, 2018
In a statement released April 26, publicly-traded Emergence client, Hamilton, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based Delivra Corp., acknowledged the support it has...
Emergence client, Delivra, announces product line expansions: new initiatives to include cannabis-related products
April 26, 2018
Hamilton, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Delivra Corp., has announced that it has "successfully developed and tested line-extension products using...
Emergence client, Nautilus, “boosts blue biotechnology”
April 25, 2018
The Chemical Institute of Canada says that "a multinational speciality chemical firm’s purchase of a small University of Prince Edward Island...
Emergence client, Dosecann Inc.: “looks to create value-added cannabis products” – expects to create 12 jobs
April 24, 2018
CBC News reports that Emergence client, Dosecann Inc. is "establishing itself in Charlottetown [and] aims to be a leader in product research...
Emergence client, Dosecann Inc., is hiring: company seeks to fill 11 new positions
April 16, 2018
We recently announced that Emergence client, Dosecann Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Cannabis Wheaton Income Corp. of Vancouver...
Meet the NACO Academy Roadshow Workshop lead presenters!
April 12, 2018
We recently announced that Emergence has joined forces with the National Angel Capital Organization to deliver a series of workshops across...
Welcome to new Emergence client, zpharm
April 11, 2018
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Waterloo, Ontario-based zpharm. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Learn more about zpharm...
Discount for Emergence community at Atlantic investor and entrepreneur workshops
April 9, 2018
We recently announced that Emergence has joined forces with the National Angel Capital Organization to deliver a series of workshops across...
Emergence client, Dosecann Inc., acquired for $38 million
April 6, 2018
Stoney Creek, Ontario-based Emergence client, Dosecann Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Cannabis Wheaton Income Corp. of Vancouver for...
Emergence client, Sona Nanotech, is hiring a Business Development Manager
April 6, 2018
Emergence client, Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Sona Nanotech, is seeking a highly motivated sales professional to join their team. Reporting direct...
Emergence joins forces with NACO to bring investor and entrepreneur workshops to Atlantic Canada
April 3, 2018
Emergence has joined forces with the National Angel Capital Organization to deliver a series of workshops across Atlantic Canada to benefit...
Emergence client, Somru BioScience, “brings affordable medicines to market”
March 29, 2018
In a recent article focused on innovative Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs, Huddle reported on Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Somru BioScience. The...
Mitacs recognizes Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks
March 28, 2018
Entrevestor recently reported on the achievements of Tanzina Huq, the CTO of Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks. Chinova Bioworks is a Fredericton, New Brunswick-based...
Emergence hosts IP Workshop with Partner, BLG
March 1, 2018
Intellectual property (IP) rights are valuable assets for any startup or scale-up venture - possibly even the most important it...
Emergence client, Island Water Technologies, closes $500,000 investment
February 24, 2018
Montague, PEI-based Emergence client Island Water Technologies has closed a $500,000 round of funding from Island Capital Partners and Natural Products Canada....
Emergence client, Dalriada Therapeutics, receives FACIT Investment
February 24, 2018
Emergence client, Charlottetown, PEI and Toronto, Ontario-based Dalriada Therapeutics Inc. has been announced as one of the key recipients of...
Emergence hosts Halifax Risk Management workshop for Atlantic bio startups
February 23, 2018
The BioScience sector has becoming increasingly characterized by smaller R&D labs and innovative startups. This, together with the need for...
Emergence client, Tieӧs “taking innovative new approach to cancer therapy”
February 16, 2018
In an article titled "Tieӧs Takes New Approach to Cancer", Entrevestor writes of Moncton- and Toronto-based Emergence client Tieӧs Pharmaceuticals, "the company,...
Emergence hosts Risk Management workshop for Atlantic startups with Partner, JLT Canada
February 15, 2018
The BioScience sector is becoming increasingly populated by smaller R&D labs and innovative startups, all while larger pharma and biotech...
Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc., signs international distribution agreement with Deltason Medical Ltd. of Hong Kong
February 13, 2018
Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc., has announced the signing of an international distribution agreement with Deltason Medical Ltd. (Deltason)...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, is hiring: Dairy Equipment Specialist
February 2, 2018
Emergence client, New Brunswick-based SomaDetect – a dairy technology startup measuring milk quality and cow health – is looking to hire a Dairy Equipment...
Developing something innovative in human health and nutrition? Seeking financing or partners?
February 1, 2018
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DSM 2018 HEALTH & HUMAN NUTRITION INNOVATION CONFERENCE Royal DSM, the global science based company active in...
Emergence client, AES, profiled by CBC: “P.E.I. cannabis-oil extraction business is flowing”
January 29, 2018
Emergence client, PEI-based Advanced Extraction Systems Inc., is a company that makes cannabis oil extraction systems. AES, says CBC ,"is...
Francis v. Francis: Emergence supports “entrepreneurs with dreams and promising technologies”
January 26, 2018
In a recent opinion piece, Diane Francis of the National Post, quotes an un-named "Canadian friend, successful in Silicon Valley"...
Emergence client, Island Water Technologies, one of elite group selected for Imagine H2O’s 2018 Accelerator
January 26, 2018
Emergence PEI-based client, Island Water Technologies (IWT) has been selected for the Imagine H2O 2018 Accelerator. Congratulations! IWT was selected by...
Emergence client Tieös Pharmaceuticals a finalist in Synapse Life Science Competition
January 26, 2018
Emergence client, Ontario and Moncton, New Brunswick-based Tieös Pharmaceuticals has been announced as a Finalist in the 2018 Synapse Life Science Competition,...
Emergence client, Microsintesis, gets US nod of approval
January 25, 2018
Emergence client, Oakville, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based MicroSintesis Inc. has received permits to sell its dried L. acidophilus fermentation product in the states...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, adds to their team
January 23, 2018
Chinova Bioworks, a Fredericton, New Brunswick-based client of the Emergence program, is in the business of making foods, beverage and cosmetics safer and healthier....
Emergence client, Canada’s Island Garden, signs agreement with PEI for supply of cannabis
January 19, 2018
Charlottetown-based Emergence client, Canada's Island Garden has promised to deliver recreational cannabis to Islanders in a safe and strictly controlled...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, “is the innovation that makes the impossible possible“ – CanInnovate
January 18, 2018
In a January 2018 Podcast entitled: “SomaDetect is the innovation that makes the impossible possible“, CanInnovate features an interview with Emergence client, Bethany...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, “brings transparency to dairy farms” – Dairy Reporter
January 18, 2018
In a December 2017 article entitled: "SomaDetect technology brings transparency to dairy farms", DairyReporter.com reports that Emergence client, New Brunswick-based...
Emergence client, Nautilus Biosciences Canada Inc, acquired by Croda International Plc.
January 15, 2018
Emergence client, Nautilus Biosciences Canada Inc (Nautilus), a technology-rich marine biotechnology company based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has been...
Two Emergence clients selected for Fierce Founders Bootcamp
January 15, 2018
Twenty-five women entrepreneurs entered the 2018 Communitech Fierce Founders bootcamp this week. The bootcamp helps early-stage founders develop their business models, collaborate...
Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc., exhibits at Canada Pavilion in Florida
January 11, 2018
EmerGence client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Stepscan Technologies Inc. exhibited on the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) Canadian Pavilion at the Inter-service/Industry...
Emergence client, Noblegen Inc. co-founders “Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2018” says food industry publication
January 10, 2018
The two co-founders of Emergence client, Peterborough, Ontario-based Noblegen Inc., Adam Noble and Dr. Andressa Lacerda, have been tagged by Food Navigator USA as...
“Algae in action”: Emergence client, Noblegen Inc. featured in US food industry publication
January 10, 2018
Emergence client, Peterborough, Ontario-based Noblegen Inc. has been prominently featured in Food Navigator USA. Published by William Reed, Food Navigator is a leading source of...
Emergence client Tieös Pharmaceuticals announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Pollak to its Advisory Board
January 9, 2018
Emergence client, Ontario- and New Brunswick-based Tieös Pharmaceuticals has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Pollak to its Advisory Board. Tieös is a next-generation biotech...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Avivagen Inc.
January 8, 2018
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Ottawa, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based Avivagen Inc. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Learn...
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation, closes $3 million financing round; expands senior management
December 28, 2017
Emergence client, Delta, BC-based Mazza Innovation Ltd. has announced that it has raised $3 million from existing and new shareholders...
Emergence client, Neurodyn, appoints Executive Chairman
December 28, 2017
Emergence client, Vancouver, BC and Charlottetown, PEI-based Neurodyn Cognition Inc. has announced the appointment of Anthony Giovinazzo as a director...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Chef Low Cal Foods Inc.
December 27, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Lethbridge, Alberta-based Chef Low Cal Foods Inc. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Learn...
Emergence profiled in UK-based International Animal Health Journal (IAHJ)
December 25, 2017
"Serving both companion and production animals, Canada’s animal health sector has developed an enviable reputation," Emergence director, Martin Yuill says in the December...
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation honoured by BC Food Processors Association
December 25, 2017
British Columbia’s "best of the best" in the food and beverage processing industry were honoured in 2017 at the BC...
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation: “We want to change the way bioactives are extracted”
December 25, 2017
Delta, BC-based Emergence client, Mazza Innovation is gaining increasing attention in dietary supplement circles, with its technology offering an environmentally friendly, solvent-free way...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks co-founder “named among Canada’s top emerging innovators”
December 21, 2017
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks, is celebrating one of its co-founders being hailed as among "Canada’s top emerging...
Tieös Pharmaceuticals joins Emergence “to support next phase of growth”
December 17, 2017
Emergence client, Ontario and Moncton, New Brunswick-based Tieös Pharmaceuticals has revealed on its website that it joined the Emergence incubator "to progress...
Emergence partners to bring the gift of craft beer + feel good yoga this year end!
December 15, 2017
Calling all Emergence innovators, entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs (and the rest of our community): Are you feeling stressed building your...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Simini Technologies Inc.
December 14, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Ontario-based Simini Technologies Inc. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Learn more about Simini...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Tieös Pharmaceuticals
December 14, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Ontario and Moncton, New Brunswick-based Tieös Pharmaceuticals. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program!...
Emergence client, Delivra, appoints Chief Marketing Officer
December 8, 2017
Burlington, Ontario-and Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Delivra, has announced the appointment of Howard Lichtman to the position of Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO"). [caption id="attachment_3044" align="alignright"...
Emergence hosts Fredericton Intellectual Property (IP) workshop for Atlantic startups
December 1, 2017
Intellectual property protection is a critical consideration for all bio-based startups. Obtaining intellectual property protection, such as patents, can minimize...
Emergence client profiled by University of Alberta
December 1, 2017
In an article titled "Innovation to industry" the University of Alberta Faculty of Science outlines the entrepreneurial journey of David...
“Clean water, clean label, clear benefits: Emergence client, Mazza Innovation
November 24, 2017
Nutraceutical Business Review has profiled Delta, BC-based Emergence client, Mazza Innovation: "Mazza Innovation’s PhytoClean Method is an Earth-friendly way to extract bioactives from plants...
Emergence client receives international award for bioinnovation
November 24, 2017
Dr. Paul Spagnuolo, Chief Executive Officer of Guelph, Ontario-based Emergence client, SP Nutraceuticals Inc., has been awarded the Luxembourg Institute of Science...
Emergence and Planet Hatch partner to host regional IP workshop for Atlantic bio startups
November 24, 2017
Intellectual property protection is a critical consideration for startups - from all sectors. Obtaining intellectual property protection, such as patents,...
Emergence client SomaDetect to keep New Brunswick office – while expanding into US market
November 23, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, has indicated that they will maintain their Atlantic presence, despite moving part of the...
Emergence client, Noblegen, adds former General Mills executive as advisor
November 20, 2017
Peterborough, Ontario-based Emergence client, Noblegen Inc. has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Jim Kirkwood, as an advisor. Kirkwood will support the...
Welcome to new Emergence client, SP Nutraceuticals Inc.
November 18, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Guelph, Ontario-based SP Nutraceuticals Inc.. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! SP Nutraceuticals...
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation, makes breakthrough in retail market
November 18, 2017
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation, has announced that the first-ever retail product made using its proprietary solvent-free PhytoClean method has been...
Emergence client, Animal Ethics, secures approval in New Zealand for pain mitigation product
November 18, 2017
Emergence client, Animal Ethics (Pty) Ltd., has gained approval for its Tri-Solfen pain product in New Zealand for sheep and cattle...
Emergence clients are Hiring!
November 17, 2017
Emergence clients are growing - AND HIRING! This week: a Quality Control Chemist; a paid Process Development Intern, and two Aquaculture Technologists...
“Do It Right, Not Over: 10 Key Considerations When Incorporating Your Start-up”
November 16, 2017
According to an article entitled "Do It Right, Not Over: 10 Key Considerations When Incorporating Your Start-up" by Emergence legal partner, McInnes...
Emergence client, Mazza Innovation, “helping supplement makers meet the needs of transparency-driven consumers”
November 15, 2017
Boulder, Colorado-based New Hope Network, which, through its mission to grow healthy markets, "helps businesses identify the people, products, partnerships and...
Entrevestor: “Emergence is producing some impressive growth metrics”
November 11, 2017
In a November 2017 article, Entrevestor writes of Emergence, Canada's bioscience business incubation program: "Emergence is producing some impressive growth metrics". You...
Welcome to new Emergence client, eVET
November 6, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Temecula, California- and Charlottetown, PEI-based Electronic Vet (eVET). Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc.
October 30, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Charlottetown, PEI-based Stepscan Technologies Inc. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Stepscan is...
Emergence client, Stepson Technologies, selected for Canadian Technology Accelerator in Philadelphia
October 28, 2017
Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Stepscan Technologies Inc., has been selected to be one of six Canadian companies to participate in...
Emergence client, MicroSintesis, first in line to take advantage of advanced equipment
October 27, 2017
Emergence client, Oakville, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based MicroSintesis, was unveiled today as the first client of a new suite of fermentation...
Emergence client Noblegen is “raising the bar in food innovation”, says FedDev
October 21, 2017
Reporting on a funding contribution of up to $600,00 from its Investing in Business Innovation program, the Federal Economic Development Agency of...
Emergence client, Melanie Wildman – founder of Nutracelle – named as recipient of Holland College “Distinguished Alumni Award”
October 21, 2017
The founder and CEO of PEI-based Emergence client, Nutracelle, Melanie Wildman, has been named by the Holland College Foundation as...
Emergence client, Pfera Inc., wins the seventh annual BioInnovation Challenge
October 19, 2017
Moncton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, Pfera Inc., was named the winner of this year's BioInnovation Challenge at BioPort Atlantic 2017, which took...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, “making waves in the US”
October 3, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, "is becoming the most precocious of startups", writes Entrevestor! SomaDetect is a startup that...
Emergence client, Noblegen Inc., adds two new directors to its Board
October 3, 2017
Emergence client, Peterborough, ON-based Noblegen Inc. has announced the addition of David Abramson and Rob Gillison to its Board of Directors. This...
Emergence client, Retrievium, optimistic about future prospects
October 2, 2017
Entrevestor.com says Jason Pearson, CEO of PEI-based Emergence client, Retrievium is having a busy time. In a recent article Entrevestor writes: “The CEO of...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, “develops breakthrough technology to monitor health of dairy cows”
September 27, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, "has made a technological breakthrough that will help farmers more closely monitor the health...
Emergence client, Nautilus BioSciences, receives $500,000 from ACOA
September 26, 2017
Funding of $500,000 designed to help Charlottetown-based Nautilus BioSciences find naturally-derived marine products to create safer alternatives to pesticides With...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, one of the “top 20 most innovative companies in Canada”
September 13, 2017
Emergence client, SomaDetect of Fredericton, New Brunswick, has been announced as one of the "top 20 most innovative companies in Canada" by the Canadian...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, positioned to be “a market leader in the dairy technology industry”
September 12, 2017
In a recent article The Lane Report says that Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, is positioned to be "a market leader in the...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, selected for Ag Innovation Showcase: one of “22 transformative early stage ventures”
September 12, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, was recently one of "22 transformative early-stage companies from four countries" selected to participate in...
Emergence client, Somru BioScience, signs international joint venture – deal expected to generate $50 million in export sales and create 100 new jobs
August 28, 2017
Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Somru BioScience, has announced a joint venture with Radiant Pharmaceuticals of Bangladesh that will greatly improve the tools...
Emergence client, PFERA, a semi-finalist in the 2017 BioInnovation Challenge
August 28, 2017
The semi-finalists have been announced for the 2017 BioInnovation Challenge (BIC). Scott Moffitt, Managing Director of BioNova, the host of BIC,...
Emergence client, Somadetect, wins $50,000 at “Fierce Founders” Pitch Competition
August 25, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect, was a big winner at Communitech’s Fierce Founders two-week Bootcamp Pitch Competition, which wrapped up...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, launches pilot program ahead of schedule
August 19, 2017
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Emergence client, SomaDetect recently announced the early launch of its pilot program. Congratulations! By installing its sensors on robotic...
“Changing the face of equine reproduction”: Emergence client combines tech and love of horses to launch innovative new product
June 30, 2017
This article was first published in the University of New Brunswick UNB Alumni News Spring 2017. This is an edited version....
Emergence hosts Seminar on “Shareholders’ Agreements” with Legal Partner, McInnes Cooper
June 23, 2017
All shareholders - whether in a start-up, a small venture, or a large business - can benefit from a shareholders’...
Emergence client, Noblegen Inc., targeting $50 million in Series B financing round
June 23, 2017
Emergence client, Peterborough, ON-based Noblegen Inc. has announced the opening of a "series B" round of financing. This follows a successful...
Emergence a Sponsor at BioInnovation Challenge 2017: we partner to find the top new life sciences company in Atlantic Canada
June 15, 2017
Together with our friends from BioNova and BIONB- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's life sciences industry associations - Emergence has joined the search...
Emergence sponsors digital marketing workshop: “Communicating Your Brand in a ‘Digital World'”
June 2, 2017
While entrepreneurs are consumed with the challenges of developing and delivering new products and services, the world of marketing and communication...
Emergence client, MicroSintesis, signs exclusive distribution agreement for pet gut health product
May 26, 2017
New class of probiotics, with a unique mode of action, now available across Canada Emergence client, Oakville, Ontario- and Charlottetown,...
“Strategic Innovation Fund”: 2017 federal budget to boost innovation says Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton
May 25, 2017
This is "Part Three" of a three part series entitled "Innovation and the Canadian economy" from Emergence financial Partner, Grant Thornton, designed to help...
“Understanding Canada’s push for superclusters”: by Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton
May 25, 2017
This is "Part Two" of a three part series entitled "Innovation and the Canadian economy" from Emergence financial Partner, Grant Thornton, designed to help...
“Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative”: 2017 federal budget to boost capital support for start-ups, says Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton
May 25, 2017
This is "Part One" of a three part series entitled "Innovation and the Canadian economy" from Emergence financial Partner, Grant Thornton, designed to help...
Emergence client, IWT, receives Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Engineering Excellence
May 19, 2017
Emergence client, Island Water Technologies (IWT) recently received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Engineering Achievement for their REGEN Modular Wastewater Treatment System....
Welcome to new Emergence client, EnCap BioTech Inc.
May 18, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based EnCap BioTech Inc. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! EnCap...
Co-founder of Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, wins Governor General’s 2017 Innovation Award
May 5, 2017
We know you will join us in congratulating David Brown, the Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of Chinova Bioworks, who has...
Emergence client, Retrievium, optimistic about future prospects
May 1, 2017
"Jason Pearson [of PEI-based Emergence client, Retrievium] is having a busy spring", says Entrevestor.com. In a recent article by Peter Moreira, Entrevestor says:...
Emergence client, NobleGen, receives $600,000 from FedDev Ontario
April 28, 2017
FedDev contribution to leverage an additional $1.2 million from Peterborough Region Angel Network. Emergence client, Peterborough, ON.-based NobleGen Inc., is being supported...
PEI Investment Fund launches: finance & mentorship offered to entrepreneurial ventures
April 26, 2017
A new $4-million investment fund for Prince Edward Island has launched. Island Capital Partners, as the fund is known, is designed...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Nutracelle
April 13, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, PEI-based Nutracelle. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Nutracelle is an innovative Nutrition...
Steve Blank: “There’s no substitute for talking to customers
April 10, 2017
"Lean Startup" pioneer Steve Blank explains why customer development is crucial for a startup and how the process works. Not...
“Why it’s a huge mistake to operate your Startup like a Big Company”: Steve Blank
April 10, 2017
Startup guru Steve Blank explains how to identify the metrics that really matter for your business. Read more about Steve here!...
Emergence client, Advanced Extraction Systems Inc., develops new modular & portable Extraction Lab
April 7, 2017
Emergence client, Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. (AESI) has announced that it will be building a state of the art supercritical fluid...
Emergence client, Chinova Bioworks, selected for Terra: the San Francisco-based Food + Ag Accelerator
April 6, 2017
Emergence client, Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Chinova Bioworks was recently selected into the inaugural cohort for Terra, the San Francisco-based Food + Ag Tech...
SR&ED seminar with Emergence financial Partner, Grant Thornton
April 5, 2017
In the bioscience and food sectors, a company's innovative products or services differentiate it, make it profitable, viable and sustainable, and help...
VetHealth Global™ Announces 2017 Emerging Companies: Five Emergence clients among line-up
April 5, 2017
VetHealth Global™ - the International Animal Health and Nutrition Business Conference, taking place in PEI June 12 -14, 2017 -...
Emergence client, Animal Ethics, receives investment from UK-based Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
April 4, 2017
Emergence client, Animal Ethics, claimed the award at the 2016 Animal Pharm Awards in the "Best new food animal product" category for their anesthetic, Tri-Solfen. You...
Emergence client, Dalriada Therapeutics, wins University of Toronto’s Startup Showcase
April 4, 2017
Emergence client, Mississauga, Ontario-based Dalriada Therapeutics, wins $25,000 grand startup prize from RBC at "Startup Showcase". "They pitched, they networked, and they...
Natural Products Canada and Nutrition Capital Network Partner to host Canadian Investor Meeting
March 31, 2017
Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), the leading U.S. gateway connecting investors and companies in the nutrition and health & wellness industry,...
EmerGence Client, Nature’s Crops International, concludes successful human clinical trial
March 31, 2017
Kensington, P.E.I.-based Emergence client, Nature’s Crops International, has achieved further success – this time with the successful completion of a second human clinical...
SR&ED seminar with Emergence partner, Grant Thornton – and You’re Invited!
March 28, 2017
In the bioscience sector, a company's innovative products or services set it apart, make it viable, and help increase its speed to market....
News from Emergence client, BioSpa (Quann) Cosmetics
March 24, 2017
Emergence client, BioSpa (Quann) Cosmeceuticals Inc. focuses on the development, manufacture and marketing of a premium professorial skincare line: Quannessence Skincare. Listen...
Invitation to Participate in the Atlantic Canada Mission to BIO International
March 24, 2017
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance, on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance (ACBA), is working to facilitate an Atlantic Canada Mission...
Emergence client, Delivra, announces partnership in the medical cannabis research, development and commercialization markets
March 23, 2017
Burlington, Ontario-and Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Delivra, has announced a strategic partnership with Dosecann Inc. and ARA-Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. to develop a unique suite of...
Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton, outlines “Budget 2017” highlights
March 23, 2017
Federal Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, presented his budget on March 22, 2017. According to Emergence Partner, Grant Thornton, who...
Emergence client, AIM OA, featured in March 2017 “Veterinary Practice” magazine
March 23, 2017
Professor Stuart Carmichael, co-founder of Emergence client, AIM OA Sys writes for this month’s Veterinary Practice magazine, arguing that surgery...
Emergence client, AIM OA: defining the future of Canine Arthritis care
March 23, 2017
Emergence client, Aim.OA has developed a new, cloud-based electronic decision making tool for managing canine arthritis. This new revolutionary system enables veterinary...
Natural Products Canada makes first investment in a Canadian natural product company
March 19, 2017
Our friends at Natural Products Canada (NPC) have announced their first investment in a Canadian natural product company. The NPC investment is in...
Emergence client, PEI Juice Works, targets commercial animal feed and nutraceutical markets
March 11, 2017
Emergence client, PEI Juice Works, is a PEI-based agri-food processing company that is having great success sharing Prince Edward Island’s abundant wild blueberries...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Sona Nanotech Ltd.
March 7, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Sona Nanotech Ltd. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program!...
Emergence client, Somru Bioscience, to build 5,000 sq. ft. laboratory facility in PEI
March 4, 2017
Emergence client, Somru Bioscience Inc. has announced plans to construct a new 5,000 square foot laboratory facility in the Prince Edward Island BioCommons...
Emergence Incubator a proud supporter of PEI food entrepreneurs
February 22, 2017
Recently we announced that Emergence was a contributing partner to the Food Island Partnership's Food Xcel initiative: a program designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs move their business ideas...
Deciding on the Structure of your New Business… Things Startups Need to Know!
February 20, 2017
Recently, EmerGence announced the formation of a new partnership program to support bioscience innovators and entrepreneurs. Through this initiative, Emergence has partnered with leading providers of professional...
Life Sciences Legal Trends in Canada
February 20, 2017
Recently, EmerGence announced the formation of a new partnership program to support bioscience innovators and entrepreneurs. Through this initiative, Emergence has partnered with leading providers of professional...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Prosper Animal Health
February 16, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Prosper Animal Health. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Prosper Animal Health...
Welcome to new Emergence client, GenCanBio Inc.
February 15, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, GenCanBio Inc., from Nova Scotia. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! GenCanBio is...
PEI Premier MacLauchlan in conversation with Emergence client, RPS Biologiques
February 13, 2017
As part of his “Island Entrepreneurs” video series, PEI Premier, Wade MacLauchlan, recently dropped in on Emergence client, RPS Biologiques. The Premier’s...
“Dragon’s Den” Charlottetown auditions announced – and you’re invited to pitch!
February 12, 2017
It’s time for Emergence clients - and all aspiring entrepreneurs - to get their business pitches polished - for a chance to be part of...
12 Key Do’s & Don’ts of Hiring & Firing
February 6, 2017
Emergence Partner, McInnes Cooper, recently published sage advice for companies in growth mode. Entitled "12 Key Do’s & Don’ts of...
Welcome to new Emergence client, Dalriada Therapeutics Inc.
January 25, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Dalriada Therapeutics Inc., from Mississauga, Ontario. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program!...
Emergence client, Delivra Corp’s LivRelief products to be distributed across Canada in single dose size
January 24, 2017
Burlington, Ontario- and Charlottetown, PEI-based Emergence client, Delivra, has announced a new distribution agreement with Spike Marks Inc. (“Spike”) for the launch of its...
Capital Strategy seminar for start-ups with Emergence partner, Grant Thornton
January 22, 2017
Following the announcement of our new Professional Service Partnership Program, the Emergence program’s new Expert Education Program (EEP) launched: first with an IP workshop hosted by Emergence, Borden...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, a finalist in the Breakthru start-up competition
January 22, 2017
Emergence client, New Brunswick-based SomaDetect, has been announced as a finalist in the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation's Breakthru competition. SomaDetect is an agro-tech...
Emergence client, Animal Ethics, wins big at “Animal Pharm Awards 2016”
January 20, 2017
2016's Animal Pharm Awards highlighted the upsurge in innovation for animals that occurred over the last year. And nothing demonstrates that...
Emergence client, Delivra, set for US product launch
January 18, 2017
Ontario-based Emergence client, Delivra, is set to explore new export markets. Delivra Corp. established its manufacturing and research and development activities in Charlottetown, PEI in...
Welcome to new Emergence Client: AbCelex Technologies
January 11, 2017
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, AbCelex Technologies Inc., from Mississauga, Ontario. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program! Founded...
PEI Premier MacLauchlan in conversation with Emergence client, Natures Crops International
January 9, 2017
As part of his "Island Entrepreneurs" video series, PEI Premier, Wade MacLauchlan, recently dropped in on Emergence client, Nature’s Crops International. The Premier's...
Emergence client, SomaDetect, “plans to launch a 2017 Pilot Project”
January 9, 2017
Recently, we introduced you to new Emergence client, SomaDetect. SomaDetect is a Fredericton, New Brunswick-based agro-tech startup working on problems of animal wellness...
Emergence client, Delivra Corp, responds to Canadian opioid crisis – delivers topical Cannabis pharmaceutical product line
January 9, 2017
While Canada’s health minister calls for action to fight the worrisome tide of opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths, Emergence client,...
Capital Structure Seminar: “Attracting investors to your bio start-up” – You’re Invited!
January 5, 2017
The capital structure of a company defines how it finances its overall operations and growth by using different sources of funds....
Emergence client, Natures Crops International, causes buzz with Ahiflower
January 4, 2017
Its being called "The Ahiflower Buzz"! Some of today’s leading bloggers - from health and fitness gurus in the US...
Top 10 Legal Risks for Business in 2017
January 4, 2017
As you will recall, at the end of 2016 EmerGence announced the formation of a new partnership program to support innovators and entrepreneurs....
International BioPartnering Mission – Call for Applications from Emergence clients
December 30, 2016
Is your company working to establish a closer relationship with a potential international customer, collaborator or investor? Through the support of...
Emergence Clients Celebrated at Startup Canada Awards 2016
December 30, 2016
Emergence ended 2016 on a high - being the only Canadian incubator to have two clients represented as finalists in the...
Emergence client, Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada, launches in Souris, PEI
December 28, 2016
"Based exclusively in P.E.I. CATC's initial staff of six employees has grown to 21, with 17 technical scientists, research associates and...
Expert Education Program launches with Emergence Partners
December 28, 2016
Following hot on the heels of the recent announcement of our new Professional Service Partnership Program, the Emergence program's new Expert Education Program (EEP)...
Food Regulatory Workshop – Halifax, NS: January 17, 2017
December 14, 2016
Regulatory modernization activities will impact how foods are approved, deemed safe, labelled, and marketed to consumers. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,...
Intellectual Property Workshop: “The Business of IP” – You’re Invited!
December 1, 2016
We previously announced the formation of a new partnership program to support innovators and entrepreneurs. With this program, Emergence has partnered with...
Fueling Canadian bioscience innovation and entrepreneurship – Emergence launches new partnership with leading service providers
November 28, 2016
At the Emergence bioscience incubator we know that Canada’s life science innovators and entrepreneurs require access to top-tier professional advice, guidance, and...
Welcome to new Emergence Client: Chinova Bioworks
November 17, 2016
We are happy to extend a warm “EmerGence welcome” to our newest client, Chinova Bioworks from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Welcome to Canada’s bioscience incubation program!...
Four Emergence clients to be featured at upcoming “Advancing Island Connections” event
November 17, 2016
Advancing Island Connections (AIC) - PEI’s premiere business showcase and networking forum that connects the immigrant and local business communities - will take place...
You’re invited to the launch of the PEI Bioscience Cluster HR Strategy
November 16, 2016
Our colleagues at the Emergence “mothership”, the PEI BioAlliance, Inc. are inviting you to attend a special BioNetworking event and to celebrate...
CETA: How can your bioscience startup or growth company benefit?
November 16, 2016
Last time - in "CETA 101! A beginners guide to trading with the world’s second-largest market" - we let you know how...
Emergence delivers expanded Market Intelligence Service
November 10, 2016
Emergence is pleased to announce that we are now offering an expanded Market Intelligence Service (MIS) to clients of our incubation program. MIS is a...
Emergence client, RPS Biologiques, awarded Ignition Fund grant
November 7, 2016
Emergence Incubator client, Charlottetown-based bioscience start-up, RPS Biologiques, is making rapid progress with product development and industry partnerships. The company is focused on...
Emergence client, Island Abbey Foods, launches new honibe product line across Canada
November 4, 2016
Emergence Incubator client, Island Abbey Foods Ltd., the makers of honibe®, have announced that their newest honibe product - Honey...
Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP): opportunity for Canadian Life Science companies
November 4, 2016
The Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM), is offering the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive...
Emergence Incubator a proud partner of “Food Xcel”: a program for food entrepreneurs
November 4, 2016
Our colleagues at PEI's Food Island Partnership have launched a new program to help aspiring food entrepreneurs move their idea forward. And Emergence...
Emergence client ViTRAK Systems “grows customer base, targets US market”
November 3, 2016
In an article published on November 01, 2016, Entrevestor.com reports that Emergence client, ViTRAK Systems, not only has a growing list of paying...
CETA 101! A beginners guide to trading with the world’s second-largest market
November 3, 2016
Want to know more about CETA - the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement? As a growing, export-orientated, bioscience company, of...
Emergence client, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies, published in Aquafeed magazine
October 26, 2016
Emergence incubator client, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada, recently had an article on novel feed ingredient development for the aquaculture market published in...
Welcome to new Emergence Client: SomaDetect
October 26, 2016
We are happy to extend a warm "EmerGence welcome" to our newest client, SomaDetect. Welcome to Canada's bioscience incubation program! SomaDetect...
Emergence client, CATC, receives approval for Souris, PEI biocontainment facility
October 18, 2016
Emergence incubator client, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada, recently received an approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Office of Biohazard...
Emergence client makes final round in Las Vegas “venture tank” competition
October 16, 2016
Emergence incubator client, Nature's Crops International (NCI), showcased its business to a group of investors and commercial partners at this year’s SupplySide West 2016 Trade Show...
Emergence client, Noblegen, announces new production facility, creates 15 new jobs
October 5, 2016
We recently introduced you to new EmerGence BioScience Business Incubation program client, Noblegen Inc. Click here to see: Welcome to new EmerGence...
Emergence client, Island Water Technologies, hires new staff
October 1, 2016
The Employment Journey on PEI reports that EmerGence BioScience Business Incubation program client, Island Water Technologies (IWT), has employed a number of highly specialized...
International BioPartnering – Call for Applications by Emergence clients
October 1, 2016
Is your company working to establish a closer relationship with a potential international customer, collaborator or investor? Through the support of...
Emergence Director, Martin Yuill, to Present at BioPort Conference
October 1, 2016
Emergence Director, Martin Yuill, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming BioPort Conference in Halifax. [caption id="attachment_444" align="alignright" width="185"] Emergence Director, Martin Yuill[/caption]...
“The EmerGence Alert” Launches
September 29, 2016
The EmerGence Incubator community is growing - along with our PEI-based incubation program for innovative bioscience & food startups and...
New Faces at Natural Products Canada
September 27, 2016
Our friends at Natural Products Canada (NPC) have welcomed two new faces to the organization’s Charlottetown head office. [caption id="attachment_1184" align="alignright" width="350"]...
BioAccelerator Project: “A Priority for Bioscience Sector Growth in PEI”
September 23, 2016
Prince Edward Island's bioscience industry says that the rapid growth of the sector has fully utilized available laboratory and incubation...
Welcome to new EmerGence Client: Noblegen Inc.
September 2, 2016
EmerGence is excited to welcome new client, Noblegen Inc., to our incubation program. Noblegen Inc. is an advanced biotechnology company that is focused on...
EmerGence Client, RPS Biologiques Inc., a semi-finalist in BioInnovation Challenge
August 29, 2016
The semi-finalists have been announced for the 2016 BioInnovation Challenge. One of the eight semi-finalists is EmerGence client, RPS Biologiques, Inc. from...
Emergence Client, IWT, launches world-first solar powered mobile wastewater treatment solution
July 5, 2016
Emergence bioscience business incubator client, Island Water Technologies (IWT) has announced the product launch of "REGEN": a self-powered wastewater treatment solution. IWT is...
Emergence Clients dominate IPEI Awards in Bioscience Category
July 4, 2016
Our friends at Innovation PEI recently announced almost $700,000 in funding for 14 PEI companies through their Pilot and Discovery and Development...
Emergence Client, Canada’s Island Garden, Showcases new Medical Marijuana Facility
July 4, 2016
The President of Emergence client company, Canada's Island Garden, Edwin Jewel recently gave media a tour of their 24,000 sq. ft.,...
EmerGence Client, IWT, announces unique clean tech wastewater treatment technology
July 4, 2016
Members of the bioscience community are invited to join EmerGence client company, Island Water Technologies, when they make a significant announcement in relation...
Emergence Client, AES, celebrates first sale of industrial scale Supercritical Fluid System
June 21, 2016
Emergence Incubator client company, Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. (AESI) of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has announced the completion of an agreement...
EmerGence Client, Delivra, Signs Technology Licensing Agreement with Kalytera Therapeutics
June 5, 2016
PEI's Delivra Corp. has announced that it has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Kalytera Therapeutics, Inc., a California-based pharmaceutical company developing...
Meet Dr. Chris McGibbon: a Research Partner to EmerGence client, Vitrak
May 2, 2016
‘The way that we walk is a lot like a fingerprint, it’s quite unique.’— Patrick Connor, ViTRAK In an article...
EmerGence Client wins recognition for PEI BioScience sector from BioTalent Canada
April 26, 2016
BioTalent Canada has announced the winner for its first ‘Catalyst’ Award, for the young employee who contributed most significantly to...
Welcome to new EmerGence Client: Retrievium Inc.
April 14, 2016
Immeasurable amounts of data and specialized algorithms help us map out travel routes and provide location-specific information for practically anywhere...
EmerGence client, Vitrak, researching how people walk for new floor sensor products
April 8, 2016
In an article published by CBC News entitled "P.E.I. company researching how people walk for new floor sensor products", Sara Fraser...
Emergence Client, Nature’s Crop, achieves International Certification
April 5, 2016
Kensington, P.E.I.-based Nature’s Crops International has achieved more success – this time their Ahiflower® oil has been certified under the NSF Non-GMO True...
EmerGence Client, Nature’s Crop, wins International Award
April 4, 2016
Kensington, P.E.I.-based Nature's Crops International has achieved more success - this time at the Natural Products Expo West 2016 in Aneheim, USA....
EmerGence Client, IWT: Scaling Remote Water Treatment
March 30, 2016
Montague, P.E.I.-based Island Water Technologies, which uses its unique technologies to treat wastewater in small communities or outlying areas, is...
EmerGence partners with LSN to offer discount to RESI Toronto
March 23, 2016
Formerly known as MaRS HealthKick, the “RESI on MaRS” conference will take place at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto on June 23, 2016. MaRS is...
EmerGence Incubator Announces Director of Incubation Services
March 23, 2016
The EmerGence BioScience Business Incubator has announced the appointment of Martin Yuill as Director of Incubation Services. [caption id="attachment_444" align="alignright" width="211"]...
Emergence Incubator expands services to boost bioscience businesses
November 17, 2015
A partnership between the Emergence BioScience Incubator and MaRS Market Intelligence Services will boost the competiteveness of Atlantic Canada’s bioscience...
PEI BioAlliance Selected as Canada’s Top Incubator
October 20, 2014
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance will receive up to $3.8 million in federal government funding to support the growth of bioscience-based companies in...