At a glance

2017 Ignition Fund recipients: Exit Speed Inc. - To patent and market an innovative training apparatus that will increase baseball/softball players’ bat speed and power.

Island AquaTech - To commercialize an oyster cage flipper.

Redrock Power Systems – To develop and commercialize zero emission fuel cell solutions for use in the marine industry.

Fresh Start Fauxmage – To produce nut-based, dairy-free, vegan cheese alternatives in a variety of flavours.

Lighters Candle Company – To produce all natural soy wax candles and home products.

MacWorth Industries – To produce the Highway Safety Prevention Bar, a safety device intended for use on school buses.

Taylor Pharmaceuticals – To develop and manufacture a hybrid high-flow nasal irrigation device.

Bony Broth Co. – To increase production, to enable export and develop new products.

FieldEtect – To commercialize a handheld device that will permit DNA identification of known pathogens in the agricultural sector.

Cradle Technology Design Inc. – To develop an innovative urinalysis device to provide athletes with reliable, informative and empowering health data to help optimize their performance.