Agriculture in Canada is kind of a big deal. It generates $113.8 billion, or 6.6% of our national GDP, according to the Agricultural Institute of Canada. It accounts for one in every eight jobs in Canada. As a country, we’re the fifth largest exporter of agri-food products [...]
In the midst of her success, Jakki Prince is bidding a sweet goodbye to her Guelph-based bakery, Sweet Temptations, planning to sell the business and her food truck. When asked why, she referenced Jerry Seinfeld’s 90’s hit sitcom, “Seinfeld.” “People used to [...]
Guelph, Ont., June 26th, 2018— Twenty-six Ontario companies have been selected to receive seed funding from Bioenterprise Corporation and its delivery partner Innovation Guelph, the fourth round of a program funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). [...]
Kenna Whitnell, Founder and CEO of Altilis Beauty, speaks with potential investors at First Look event Innovation Guelph sponsored three clients, Can-Dairy, Precision Biomonitoring and Altilis Beauty (a division of Soleluna Cosmetics Inc.), to participate in the annual First Look Angel Investor Meeting in Mississauga [...]
“It’s their body — now they can own their evidence.” — Valerie Blackmore, Wyndham Forensic Group A Guelph-based forensic laboratory has introduced a new private testing service that provides sexual assault survivors with information and options that didn’t exist before. Wyndham Forensic Group’s sexual assault evidence kit [...]
On June 28th, we are excited to be part of the Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala, hosted by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce . This annual event recognizes the achievements of exceptional individuals and businesses in the Guelph community. Find out more about the Innovation Guelph Awards and this year's [...]
“Even though I knew where I wanted to go with my business, I needed help figuring out how to get there.” — Jill Fisher, Lighthouse Lemonade founder and CEO An old family recipe for summer in a bottle is coming soon to a grocery store near you, [...]
“I’m a connector of people. That’s the real magic that happens here” — Chef Pam Fanjoy An award-winning Wellington County chef is prepped for a breakout summer creating community connections and well-being by sharing fabulous, farm-to-table foods at FAN/JOY restaurant and kitchen retail store in Hillsburgh. “FAN/JOY [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AceAge Signs with Canadian Manufacturer Urtech to Bring Automated Medication Dispenser to Market This collaboration ensures the Karie home health appliance will be entirely developed in Canada. GUELPH, ONTARIO | March 20, 2018 - Canadian healthtech company AceAge Inc. and Burlington-based electronics manufacturer Urtech [...]
2018-01-24 Third-round seed funding recipients to receive financial support and mentorship For immediate release Guelph ON, January 24, 2018 – Twenty-four southern Ontario companies have received financing to help them expand their operations, access new markets, attract investment and create jobs in the region. The early-stage businesses [...]
