Ditch is developing an innovative approach to  nicotine addiction treatment, addressing both physiological and psychological addiction concurrently. They are aiming to be the first medically approved hardware smoking cessation device powered by AI.

ALT TEX has developed a polyester replacement fibre for clothing that can be re-engineered from food waste. The startup ferments this food waste into a fibre that can be an alternative to the plastics that make up polyester.

Pathway is an accurate and efficient point-of-care reference tool that gives you rapid access to evidence-based guideline summaries, interactive algorithms, key findings from landmark trials, clinical calculators, and more. Available anytime, anywhere.

Sylvatex (SVX) is seeking to reduce carbon emissions at scale by making it easier and cheaper to produce and deploy electric vehicles to everyone. The current bottleneck of producing high quality lithium ion batteries is primarily in the processing time, cost, energy use and material waste. Sylvatex's high performance, renewable chemical compounds will change the way EV batteries are produced and impact not only the cost to the consumer, but the significant waste in materials and energy in the production process.

EarlyBird is transforming lives through early detection of literacy challenges, including predicting risk for dyslexia, with a tech platform leveraging a 20 minute game. Children as young as four years of age play while assessing risk. And, in support of teachers, parents and pediatricians, the platform provides resources to help students get back on track. 

Verto Health uses digital twin technology to revolutionize interoperability, health delivery efficiency and cross-sector collaboration with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving patient outcomes and the patient experience, all while significantly reducing administration and healthcare organization costs. 

ChallengeU is a Québec-based company that has developed a comprehensive distance education solution based on the Québec high school curriculum, working with the non-profit Diplômatiqc. ChallengeU’s goal is to increase general education completion rates among adults.

Chalk is a K-12 education software company that utilizes data to help schools. Chalk connects the curriculum, instruction, and assessment process and provides real-time insights for educators to improve academics. From small, independent schools to large, national school networks, Chalk is behind the academic strategies influencing millions of students.

ClassCraft is a technology-based platform that improves student engagement by gamifying daily tasks and learning. This highly-scalable platform solution sits seamlessly on top of classroom’s learning management system to provide valuable tools and support to educators.

Hydrostor is a global leader in adiabatic (emission free) compressed air energy storage (CAES) in underground geological formations or using their proprietary underwater air accumulator system. The company commissioned the world’s first adiabatic, underwater-CAES system in 2015 with utility host Toronto Hydro. More information…

Flosonics Medical develops non-invasive sensors to improve the management of critically ill patients. Their flagship smart-bandage product, the FloPatch, addresses unmet clinical needs of critical patients and the physicians, nurses, and paramedics who care for them.

Valence is rethinking drug design to design better drugs. They are developing novel algorithms for low data drug discovery, removing access to data as the principal roadblock when deploying machine learning in pharmaceutical R&D. With an initial focus in oncology and CNS, Valence is enabling the generation, screening and optimization of novel compounds with up to 1,000x less training data than previously possible, allowing it to better capture the complexities of human disease using more accurate biological models.

Future Design School provides world-class education programs that empower creative leadership and innovation in students, teachers and professionals. Through inspiring learning experiences, FDS programs help participants build the skillsets necessary to create meaningful solutions to pressing problems. More information…

Knockri is an AI video soft-skill assessment tool, that helps reduce unconscious bias and shortlists the best fit job candidates to interview, during the early screening process of hiring. Knockri helps eliminate unsuccessful interviews, by merging Video intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Science to quantify soft skills like confidence and empathy.

Inkblot Therapy Inc. is a Toronto-based company offering affordable, secure video counselling any time, any place to make mental health support accessible. Using a proprietary algorithm, patients are matched for their specific needs and improved wellness is measured over time. With Inkblot, patients can get the help they need when they need it.