Halifax Partnership and Volta announced Friday a joint program to support Nova Scotian cleantech companies at all stages of growth.
This partnership will give selected startups access to the Volta residency program and tailored support to help them thrive, they said in a statement.
The two organizations plan to work hand-in-hand to provide a comprehensive support system. The startups will participate in the Volta residency program, which will provide them with one-on-one support, domain-specific advisors, performance coaching, and community connections. The Partnership will support the startups in building business relationships and connecting them with relevant resources, funding, and programs.
"Our collaboration with Volta is a significant step towards fostering a vibrant cleantech ecosystem in our city and province," said Halifax Partnership President and CEO Wendy Luther in a statement. “We are committed to supporting startups in developing, testing, and commercializing innovative solutions to tackle climate change and build a greener more sustainable future.”
Added Volta CEO Matt Cooper: "By combining the resources and expertise of both organizations and our partners, we can provide tailored support, guidance, and connections that will empower these startups to overcome challenges, scale their businesses, and drive positive change for our region and beyond."
The six Halifax-based startups participating in this initiative are:
Masoud Aali
Scient uses a hardware and software suite to scan and analyze the contents of core samples, reducing costs compared to manual analysis.
Conor O’Brien and Tom Cooper
Dependbuild is developing cloud-based software to help municipalities and infrastructure developers to identify, assess and track risks to their construction projects.
Acuicy
Allison Murray and Dawne Skinner
Acuicy uses a combination of business intelligence, climate science and economics to help companies develop decarbonization strategies.
Matthew Mizzi
Drinkable has developed a device that is smaller than a smartphone and tests water for about a dozen common contaminants, such as lead, arsenic and uranium.
Mandhir Singh
Easy Platter is an online platform that lets personal chefs prepare weekly meals at affordable prices for middle-income families.
Ravindra Kempaiah
Zen sells electric bikes, with a corporate focus on innovative battery technology.
