CFIR · Seed grants
Companies that received a CFIR seed grant — each built by an entrepreneur who came through the programmes.
Pharmaceutical
Transforming hormone and specialty drug delivery to be less painful, less wasteful, and more accessible. The first focus is fertility care, where IVF can mean 20+ injections in two weeks - addressed by the Maman Port, Maman Patch, and Maman Sense biosensor.
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Medical device
Brain-controlled rehabilitation robotics: a non-invasive brain-computer interface combined with AI and VR, designed to restore movement in patients with severe paralysis. Pilot study complete, clinical trials underway - a patent-protected platform now focused on regulatory approval in North America.
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Biotech
Personalized health guidance through a structured questionnaire - instant direction on which medication is right for you, removing the guesswork from the choice.
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Cosmetic R&D
A skincare company built on science, family legacy, and intentional craftsmanship. EC Studios, a boutique R&D lab, powers made-to-order, clinically backed formulations - slow beauty with real results, grounded in chemistry and care.
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Financial services
Financial advisory that minimizes high fees while keeping the human touch - making finance accessible across investments, portfolio, wealth, estate, retirement, and insurance.
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Software development
Testing and development services that raise product quality for small and medium IT companies, plus webinars and online courses for QA professionals across both manual and automation testing.
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Networking platform
Connecting you with the diamonds around you - a barrier-free platform for professional networking that curates introductions, events, and deal flow matched to your goals, exactly when you need them.
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IT services
An affordable Enhanced Climate Control System that keeps different rooms at their own temperatures independently - a hardware platform for precise, zone-by-zone climate management.
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Fitness equipment
Fitness equipment for athletes, military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts - advanced sandbags, multi-functional rucksacks, weighted vests, and adjustable weight systems built for quality and function.
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Educational
STEAM-based programming for youth, founded by three science teachers who saw the need for different ways of learning. Coding, robotics, electronics, 3D printing, design and woodworking - a makerspace and summer camp shaping the next generation of innovators.
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