Author Archives: PEIBioAlliance
BioTraceIT commercializes monitor to visualize animal pain signals
PEI-based BioTraceIT was featured in Chemical Week highlighting the commercialization of PainTrace, a monitor used to visualize animal pain signals. Canada’s BioTraceIT has introduced a tool that enables veterinarians and researchers to objectively visualize animal pain in real time. The company … Continue reading
Biologics technology company Pacific GeneTech latest to join Emergence
For Pacific GeneTech (PGT), they aim to improve life with biotechnology. Recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment in achieving optimal health outcomes, this innovative company takes a One Health approach in tackling the important issues … Continue reading
AffinityImmuno presents as one of top three finalists at virtual BioInnovation Challenge pitch event
On November 4, during BioPort 2020, Amir Zuccolo, Director of Quality at AffinityImmuno presented as one of the top three finalists competing in the 10th annual BioInnovation Challenge (BIC), BioNova’s regional health and life sciences business competition. AffinityImmuno has been … Continue reading
PEI company’s new bait fishes as well as traditional bait, says UPEI researcher
Emergence client Bait Masters are preparing to scale up production for a new alternative bait and got some good news from a study just published by a UPEI researcher. It found that the new bait sausage created by Bait Masters catches … Continue reading
CAT to open Aqua Feedtech Center in 2021, Championing Innovation in Aqua Feed
Emergence client, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is once again proving its versatility as a major player in the global Aquaculture Industry with plans for a new Aqua FeedTech extrusion facility. See below a republished article from CAT, announcing … Continue reading
Hatchery International recognizes Dan Paynter in Top 10 Under 40
Growing up on PEI, where fishing was a part of his family’s DNA, Dan Paynter developed a passion for marine life. Dan is the production manager at Halibut PEI in Victoria (an Emergence client) and one of Hatchery International’s Top 10 Under … Continue reading
Atlantic Business Series: Women in Science & Technology Leading the Way in Entrepreneurship
Featuring Emergence client Crystal Trevor, Owner, Stepscan Technologies The Atlantic Women’s Business Series features interviews with entrepreneur women leaders from Atlantic Canada who will share their personal stories – how they started, what barriers they faced, what they’re learned along … Continue reading
Natures Crops among path-breaking omega-3 suppliers cited for sustainable and regenerative practices
Emergence client Natures Crops International was recently featured in VitaFoods Insights white paper titled “Sustainable supply chain — protecting planet, people & profits”. In 2020 nearly half (48%) of all consumers are now factoring in environmental sustainability in their purchasing choices. … Continue reading
Forestry-derived products company SynerTek latest to join Emergence
Nova Scotia-based SynerTek is the latest bioscience company to join Emergence, Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator. A growth-stage company currently developing forestry-derived products, SynerTek joins a cohort of 58 clients currently in the incubator program. SynerTek delivers products using wood biomass, both … Continue reading
Human and animal health vaccine and biotherapeutic developer Pegasus Biotech latest to join Emergence
Contract research organization Pegasus Biotech Inc. is the latest bioscience company to join Emergence, Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator. Founded in 2019, Pegasus Biotech is currently developing vaccines and biotherapeutics for the human and animal health sector and joins a cohort … Continue reading