It’s this kind of receptive, genius thinking that’s been pushing boundaries at Spiderwort, an Ottawa-based startup developing biomaterials to repair and regenerate the human body. The team’s innovative theories will one day treat people with spinal cord injuries, and we have their enduring curiosity, an apple and a bunch of asparagus to
Read MoreElla Korets-Smith is having a hectic morning, busily working on a big grant for Virica Biotech, an Ottawa-based medical sciences startup she cofounded that uses breakthrough biotechnology to enhance the production of viruses for the benefit of disease-fighting gene therapies. And while the company’s goal is simple—they aim to make viral medicines...
Read MoreCaregiving for family with chronic illnesses is tough enough. Founder Audrey Bond and the team at Vaultt are easing the burden with their accessible and secure platform. Words of affirmation and acts of service are a couple of the more common love languages, but Audrey Bond defines hers with a simple, powerful word:
Read MoreOttawa’s cleantech startup BluWave-ai has been using artificial intelligence and game-changing software to boost the reliability and availability of wind and solar power for six years. They’ve also recently adapted their technology to increase operations and efficiencies for EV
Read MoreInnovators from Ottawa-based Planetary Technologies are working on a brilliant way to protect our oceans and fight climate change. Originally published in Ottawa Founders, Ottawa Business Journal , a column prepared by the Capital Angel Network celebrating CAN Portfolio leaders envisioning the
Read MoreFounders connected with the National Capital Region quietly build and deliver world-class solutions to complex, universal issues. One of these disruptive companies is Mission Control, which develops software for use on the Earth, moon and Mars. Editor’s note: This article was originally featured in Ottawa Founders, a column prepared by the...
Read MoreTrailblazers in Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, both Plum CEO and co-founder Caitlin MacGregor and angel investor Jennifer Francis are forging a path where women-led companies and female investors can find satisfaction and success. By Lisa van de Geyn Honouring International Women’s Month, Ottawa’s Capital Angel Network and the National Angel...
Read More