



Current Incubator Startups
The Chang Institute builds communities to connect with entrepreneurs and provide them the necessary tools and resources to succeed. We are committed to supporting and reflecting the diversity of 911勛圖's community - these startups range from consumer products and services, to not-for-profits, to medical devices and more, with over half of these teams launched by women and/or non-binary founders and co-founders.
Over 2024 this startup cohort has generated over $2.5M in revenue, raised $1.5M in funding, and impacted more than 25,000 community members.
Synapse Labs
SynapseLabs is developing wearable neurotech that restores movement and independence for individuals with paralysis. By linking specific brain activity to targeted electrical stimulation of muscles, our system enables intuitive reaching, grasping, and fine motor control - enabling patients to move themselves without invasive or bulky devices
Lab 915
A health technology company on a mission to treat plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy more quickly and easily.
PhyCo
Developing a home-compostable and non-toxic bioplastic alternative derived from seaweed, grown in partnership with Indigenous Nations.
Starlide
A media production company focused on telling stories through videos, helping clients create the things they wish existed.
ZalvaTech
ZalvaTech turns toxic mining wastewater into profit using AI-optimized biopolymers to recover critical minerals. Their customized sustainable biotech solution cuts costs, meets ESG goals, and transforms liabilities into revenue for small to mid-sized mines.
NovaSense
NovaSense Technology Ltd. is a Vancouver-based startup focused on preventing pressure injuries through innovative sensing solutions. Their flagship product, the Smart Sheet, uses advanced pressure and shear sensing technology to improve care for at-risk individuals.
Amygo
Amygo Biotechnologies has created a wearable medical device for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's Disease and other progressive neurological diseases.
Gear2Peer
Gear2Peer is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace for outdoor adventure gear. We make it easy for people to borrow and lend equipment affordably and sustainablyhelping new adventurers get outside and owners monetize gear that would otherwise sit unused.
POLICY MATTERS
Policy Matters helps governments make better decisions. Their Policy Coach AI App equips public servants to quickly craft clear and well-reasoned advice. Hosted on secure internal servers, it ensures better memos, better decisions, and protection of confidential data.
Loopi
Loopi is here to provide a hassle-free, safe and secure platform for buyers and sellers to trade their used electronics. We provide certification and consignment services that electronic shoppers can trust.
Instea
Instea is a clean label instant tea brand made from real brewed tea. It offers a fast, high-quality option for tea drinkers who want convenience without compromising on taste or quality.
TruthGrid
TruthGrid is an educational game that teaches digital literacy and critical thinking by transforming AI hallucinations into learning experiences. Students select a topic and prompt, and the AI generates 3 Lies and 1 Truth. Players must identify the true statement, developing reasoning and fact-checking skills.
Persepolis Technologies
Persepolis builds document intelligence for public safety and government teams. We help agencies turn complex, fragmented files into faster and more reliable decisions, while keeping humans in control and every output verifiable.
Ethic 8
Ethic8 is a Canadian privacy-first AI platform for secure transcription and intelligent document analysis. Designed for organizations and professionals handling sensitive data, it enables compliant, ethical AI deployment with Canadian data residency and zero data retention.
GrowEasy Solutions
GrowEasy is an execution platform that helps small businesses run daily operations through structured workflows, checklists, and real-time tracking. It replaces manual processses and ensures tasks are completed consistently, improving efficiency, compliance, and growth.
Tech Along Labs
TechAlong Labs is a non-profit organization that serves as labs for designers and developers to collaboratively ideate, experiment with, and deploy digital solutions against gender-based violence in Metro Vancouver.
Femera Medical Technologies
Femera Medical Technologies works to enhance the quality of life for women struggling with urinary incontinence through a revolutionary treatment with HFMA (Multi Frequency Muscle Activator).
Atop Materials
Developed an innovative, eco-friendly, and durable water-repellent coating that repels water from various surfaces.
BryoSphere Biotechnologies
Uses moss and biotechnology to develop sustainable, safe, and effective solutions for treating dark spots on the skin.
F1 Dash
F1 Dash is your ultimate Formula 1 race-day co-pilot, delivering live lap-time graphs, team and driver insights, and personalized driver alerts; no jargon, just instant insights. Plug in, pick your favorite driver, and turn every Grand Prix into a data-driven thrill ride. Ready, set, dash!
NaloxHome Society
Delivers youth-to-youth, science-backed drug education and naloxone training in BC secondary schools.
GameDay Golf Gear
Elevates your golf experience with unique ball markers and premium accessories. Explore essential golf gear with a unique touch!
XShield Tints
Providing high-quality window films that elevate everyday spaces by bringing comfort, privacy, and quiet confidence to modern homes, work environments, and vehicles.
Young Innovators Robotics Lab
Elevates education with high-quality teaching, hands-on learning, and a holistic approach for a well-rounded student experience.
Pulse Tofu & Brightside Foods
Pulse Tofu, made from chickpeas, is a versatile tofu alternative for people with soy allergies, showcasing the company's commitment to dietary inclusivity and sustainability.
Second Savour
Second Savour tackles food waste by repurposing surplus grocery store products into nutritious items. Their current focus is on Citrus Candies made from orange peels, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Fingerprint Electric Bicycles
Fingerprint's product is the worlds first electronic cyclea next-generation battery-powered bicycle for those who want to leave their car at home but lack the confidence to cycle regularly.
Ma Robot AI
Our interpretable AI understands how agents move in time and space with human-level intuition, enabling robots to safely support healthcare logistics for better care at lower costs, and allowing autonomous vehicles to drive more safely and less conservatively.
Snacki Vending
Snacki provides 24/7 access to nutritious, culturally relevant meals, snacks, and essentials through AI powered unattended retail stores in schools, workplaces, and community hubs, making healthy eating more convenient, inclusive, and engaging.
HUD
Motorcycle riders often rely on unsafe navigation habits such as glancing down at mounted phones, pulling over to check directions, or depending on audio cues that can be unclear. These distractions create breaks in focus which increase the chance of accidents.
DineGuide
A mobile app helping people with Type 1 Diabetes make safer and more informed food choices when eating out by providing access to accurate nutritional information from major and local chains.
360 - Your Guide to Arts
360 is an arts-focused discovery and marketing platform designed to connect art enthusiast with exhibitions and creative programming, while giving organizations, art professionals and service providers industry tailored tools to reach and understand their audiences. The opportunity is not to create demand for the arts; it is to capture and optimize how that demand is discovered and measured.