BACKGROUNDER
Projects selected for AIF investment in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward include the following. Newfoundland and Labrador projects will be announced in the near future.
Nova Scotia
Capital District Health Authority (CDHA)
AIF funding will allow the Capital District Health Authority to develop push-button MRI diagnostics to ultimately improve diagnostic capabilities and aid in clinical decision making to improve patient outcomes.
AIF Amount: $2,959,855
Contact:
Dr. Patrick McGrath, VP of Research and Innovation
902-470-6511
Patrick.mcgrath@iwk.nshealth.ca
ABK Biomedical Incorporated
ABK Biomedical’s project will focus on the development and commercialization of new biomaterials that will simplify and enhance the delivery of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for patients.
AIF Amount: $2,140,000
Contact:
Dr. Daniel Boyd, Chief Scientific Officer
902-877-0558
d.boyd@abkbiomedical.com
Dalhousie University
This project will help to improve the performance of underwater sensors and instrumentation by developing an innovative acoustic wireless modem that performs complex signal processing.
AIF Amount: $2,321,299
Contact:
Stephen Hartlen, Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
Industry Liaison and Innovation
902-494-3237
Stephen.Hartlen@Dal.ca
Metamaterial Technologies Inc.
With AIF funding, Metamaterial Technologies Inc’s project will develop and commercialize a thin, transparent film that can be applied to the windscreens of airplanes in order to protect against cockpit laser illuminations.
AIF Amount: $3,000,000
Contact:
Dr. George Palikaras, President and CEO
902-861-3239
george.palikaras@lamdaguard.com
New Brunswick
Forest Protection Ltd.
AIF funding will allow Forest Protection Limited to develop new products and techniques to intervene early in spruce budworm outbreaks in order to mitigate pest-related impacts on forest integrity, timber supply, and industry productivity.
AIF Amount: $10,000,000
Contact :
Dave Davies, Managing Director
506-457-8299
Enovex Technology Limited
Through this project, Enovex Technology Ltd. will develop an adsorbent material that produces nitrogen at lower costs compared to existing products in the industrial gas market.
AIF Amount: $2,319,554
Contact:
Scott Walton, Chief Executive Officer
506-647-2715
Prince Edward Island
iWave
iWave will develop and commercialize a new software solution designed to provide an efficient and effective tool for prospecting and fundraising initiatives undertaken by non-profit organizations.
AIF Amount: $1,994,624
Contact:
Gerry Lawless, President and CEO
902-894-3012
Pan-Atlantic
Springboard Atlantic
With AIF funding, Springboard will continue its focus on programs and activities that help accelerate academic innovation, push technologies to market and attract industry demand for university research.
AIF Amount: $8,500,000
Contact :
Chris Mathis, President and CEO
902-476-1641
cmathis@springboardatlantic.ca
