Fredericton-based Energia Ventures has announced the latest five ventures to participate in its program for innovative companies working in fields that include biotechnology, construction, recruitment, and AI.
Based at the University of New Brunswick’s J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, Energia Ventures is a three-month intensive accelerator for entrepreneurs with an innovative business in the energy, smart grid, clean tech, and cybersecurity sectors. It offers mentorship, funding, and a network of industry mentors.
With two virtual cohorts per year, the program helps early-stage companies scale and prepare for rapid growth.
The participants this time are:
Axolotl Biosciences (British Columbia) Axolotl Biosciences is a women-run biotech startup focused on developing high-quality bioinks for 3D printing human tissue models. These models are used for research and drug discovery, providing researchers with an innovative way to create and test human tissues, while maintaining high cellular viability and promoting tissue maturation.
Build Smartr (British Columbia) Build Smartr is using prefab steel framing in the home building industry. Focused on residential construction, the company aims to showcase the benefits of steel framed homes while working toward expanding into commercial construction. Their approach aims to challenge traditional home-building methods with a sustainable, durable, and cost-effective solution.
CandidateHub (New Brunswick) CandidateHub is a recruitment marketing automation platform designed to engage and convert top-quality candidates. By nurturing talent through automated, hyper-personalized campaigns, CandidateHub helps companies reduce time-to-hire and enhance recruitment efficiency. The platform tracks candidate engagement and automates outreach, allowing companies to build robust talent pipelines.
Posthaste (New Brunswick) Posthaste is tackling email overwhelm and Slack anxiety by providing a single, action-focused inbox. Using automation and AI, Posthaste consolidates communications across multiple platforms, highlighting what requires immediate attention and enabling users to manage tasks efficiently.
URAI.AI (New Brunswick) URAI.AI is pioneering AI-native software agents to simplify the development, deployment, and scaling of AI-powered applications. By addressing challenges such as high development costs and fragmented workflows, URAI.AI offers businesses a secure, provider-agnostic platform to create next-gen AI applications. The platform integrates seamlessly with enterprise tools like Slack, Jira, and Salesforce, enhancing productivity and security.
