Sophie’s Bionutrients Joins the Emergence Program

July 31, 2026

Sophie's Bionutrients is a PEI-based food tech company and the first to use microalgae with patent-pending technology to develop 100%...

Welcome Theranib Inc.

March 18, 2026

Theranib Inc. is a Nova Scotian biotech company pioneering precision first-in-class cancer therapies targeting ALDH1A3, a novel target to inhibit...

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

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Emergence expands its support for the fast-growing cohort of medical device companies in...

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...

Webinar: Learn more about Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster (NGen)

March 11, 2020

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...