Brampton, Ontario - 5 February 2015
Since its inception in 1996 to December 31, 2014, Futurpreneur Canada, formerly known as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), has helped more than 7,500 young entrepreneurs launch over 6,200 businesses and create 29,800 jobs.
The Government of Canada has provided substantial support to Futurpreneur since its inception, contributing significantly to the organization’s success.
The following are a few of the many Canadian companies who have benefitted from support provided by Futurpreneur Canada:
Intellijoint Surgical (Ontario)
Owners: Armen Bakirtzian, Andre Hladio & Richard Fanson
Jobs Created: 17
Inception: 2010
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Website: Intellijoint Surgical
One of Intellijoint’s owners, Armen Bakirtzian, initially designed a device – known as Intellijoint HIP – to make hip replacement surgeries more accurate. While surgeons use their experience, professional judgment as well as x-rays to determine implant choices, there can always be resulting complications. The disposable device just received Health Canada approval, and uses a combination of hardware and software to calculate the right angles. Futurpreneur Canada (when still the CYBF) provided Intellijoint with a crucial first infusion of money which then allowed the company to apply for other government grants and loans.
For more information visit: Futurpreneur Canada - Intellijoint Surgical
Idénergie (Quebec)
Owners: Denis Bastien & Pierre Blanchet
Jobs Created: 15
Inception: 2011
Location: Montréal, Quebec
Website: Idénergie
Idénergie has developed a portable river turbine that joins with existing renewable energy technologies to provide a reliable source of green energy. Idénergie is in the final stages of testing a model that generates 275 watts – enough to power a small home. The product will first be marketed to niche North American customers who live or have homes off the grid. The Idénergie team recently started a relationship with Futurpreneur Canada.
For more information visit: Futurpreneur Canada - Idénergie
The Battered Fish (Nova Scotia)
Owner: Ryan MacIsaac
Jobs created: 100
Inception: 2009
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Website: thebatteredfish
Inspired by a love for Nova Scotia and a passion for exquisite food, Ryan MacIsaac founded The Battered Fish in 2009. He wanted to offer the people of his home province fresh fish and chips, prepared to order, at a fair price. With help from Futurpreneur Canada, Ryan launched his business as a food truck in Halifax and has since grown it into a fast-casual franchise that recently opened its seventh store. Ryan was a delegate to the 2014 G-20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit in Sydney, Australia.
For more information visit: Futurpreneur Canada - 2013-2014 Annual Review
3Twenty Solutions Inc. (Western Canada)
Owners: Bryan McCrea and Evan Willoughby
Jobs created: 20
Inception: 2009
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Website: 3Twenty Solutions Inc.
3Twenty is a leading designer and manufacturer of modular workforce housing and offices. Their builds are durable, stackable, transportable and comfortable, featuring a wide variety of styles and floor plans. Based in Western Canada, 3Twenty's team expertly converts shipping containers into steel-framed modular structures providing perfect solutions for mining, construction, industrial markets, and oil and gas.
For more information visit: Futurpreneur Canada - 3Twenty Solutions Inc.
Husky Bus (Yukon)
Owner: Jesse Cooke
Jobs created: 5
Inception: 2012
Location: Dawson City, Yukon
Website: Husky Bus
Husky Bus offers Yukoners and tourists regular, reliable passenger transportation and parcel service between DawsonCity and Whitehorse, and everywhere along the Klondike Highway. Husky Bus specializes in the transportation of canoes, kayaks, and world adventurers.
