2023 COHORT

A fish leather innovation company, adding value and reducing waste in fish processing, using clean, biobased plant tannins and modern machinery to create a strong, local, eco-textile sustaining people and planet.

A construction technology company that uses recycled steel and automation to build homes faster, stronger, and cheaper.

Transforming monoculture coffee farms worldwide into biodiversity-friendly coffee forests by forming allies with coffee professionals and nature to reverse global warming.

An interdisciplinary design studio and recycling atelier focused on design driven waste reduction, art direction, product development and repurposing through artistic practice.

A Vancouver-based fashion brand made using deadstock and pre-loved materials. With sustainability at the forefront of their designs, KSLAM is focused on making one-of-a-kind and made-to-fit pieces.

A circular sourcing, production, and distribution system for sauces. With ingredients sourced from Vancouver Island product streams, Mazako will distribute  via refillery stations in partner grocery stores.

A farm-to-table circular economy café, located in the agricultural valley of Pemberton, BC.

A sustainable hub for self-employed newcomers and BIPOC individuals to utilize their sewing skills. Individuals can come to this hub for textile recycling, mending & repairs, and repurposing boutique clothing.

Aimed at eliminating food loss, Rood Food will buy surplus fruits and vegetables that would normally be discarded for cosmetic reasons and turn them into innovative new consumer products.

Developing a fully biodegradable architectural acoustic panel from seaweed grown regeneratively in BC.

Designing and 3D-printing everyday homewares with plastic recovered directly from the local landfill and other Canadian sources. The Rogerie believes choosing sustainable products shouldn't come at the expense of quality or design.