Key Takeaways:
- Three companies were awarded grants for their innovations as part of the Innov’agtech 2023-2024 Program.
- The winners are Roz Maia Génétique, Agribionovation, and Coopérative Monark, each receiving financial support and strategic guidance.
- Tessellate Robotics received the “Audience Favorite” award at the Demo Day.
- The program rewards innovations aimed at strengthening food autonomy and reducing Quebec’s environmental footprint.
La Zone Agtech, the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Industrial Bioprocesses in Quebec (CRIBIQ), and CieNOV announced the winners of the Innov’agtech 2023-2024 Program, presented by Axceta Solution. The companies distinguished themselves through the quality of their innovations, technological advancements, and commercial potential during the Demo Day event. The winners are Roz Maia Génétique, Agribionovation, and Coopérative Monark.
Roz Maia Génétique
Roz Maia Génétique was awarded the Zone Agtech grant, which includes $5,000 in cash and up to $15,000 in strategic support. This grant is designed to facilitate the company’s growth and establishment within the Zone Agtech. Marilou Cyr, Executive Director of Zone Agtech, remarked, “We are excited to award this grant and welcome Roz Maia Génétique to the Zone Agtech. Their innovation in horticultural technologies holds transformative potential. We look forward to working with them to develop and bring their solutions to market.”
Agribionovation
Agribionovation received the CieNOV grant, valued at $5,000 in cash. This grant will support the company’s establishment in the MRC de L’Assomption. Agribionovation is expected to accelerate its development and contribute to innovations in the horticultural sector. Jacques Prescott, President of CieNOV, stated, “We are pleased to award this grant to Agribionovation, whose innovation is highly relevant for the fruit sector, addressing labor shortages and crop pest issues.”
Coopérative Monark
Coopérative Monark was awarded a $15,000 grant from CRIBIQ as part of the BioNEXT program. This support will help the company through the project development and pre-commercialization stages of its innovations. Cristina Marques, VP of Innovation Program Management at CRIBIQ, noted, “The collaborative R&D work by Coopérative Monark is addressing key challenges in turning milkweed into advanced biomaterials. We are proud to support their innovative product development.”
Audience Favorite Award
Tessellate Robotics received the “Audience Favorite” award, given by the public attending the Demo Day event. Sherif Zaroubi, CEO of Axceta Solution, highlighted Tessellate’s potential: “It’s encouraging to see such a talented and committed new generation contributing to the environment and agriculture sectors.”