# Prairies Economic Development Canada Portfolio Map 2026: 27 Startups by Sector

> Prairies Economic Development Canada's portfolio mapped: 27 startups it has backed, in 6 sectors from Nonprofit, Agtech and Energy on.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/prairies-economic-development-canada-portfolio-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Nonprofit

8

- [Energy Transition Centre foundation](https://millionrounds.com/company/energy-transition-centre-foundation)
- [Canadian Imperial Advantage](https://millionrounds.com/company/canadian-imperial-advantage)
- [BIPOC Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/company/bipoc-foundation)
- [Black Canadian Women in Action](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-canadian-women-in-action)
- [Foresight Canada](https://millionrounds.com/company/foresight-canada)
- [Black-Manitobans Chamber of Commerce](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-manitobans-chamber-of-commerce)
- [The Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-black-professionals-and-entrepreneurs-of-saskatchewan)
- [Arts Council Wood Buffalo](https://millionrounds.com/company/arts-council-wood-buffalo)

## Agtech

5

- [Global Institute for Food Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-institute-for-food-security)
- [Protein Powered Farms](https://millionrounds.com/company/protein-powered-farms)
- [Venlaw Manufacturing](https://millionrounds.com/company/venlaw-manufacturing)
- [Prairie Fava](https://millionrounds.com/company/prairie-fava)
- [Rural Routes to Climate Solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/rural-routes-to-climate-solutions)

## Energy

4

- [Westgen Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/westgen-technologies)
- [MyHEAT](https://millionrounds.com/company/myheat)
- [ConvergX](https://millionrounds.com/company/convergx)
- [Kuva Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuva-systems)

## AI

4

- [Promise Robotics](https://millionrounds.com/company/promise-robotics)
- [Samdesk](https://millionrounds.com/company/samdesk)
- [Ntwist](https://millionrounds.com/company/ntwist)
- [*AE* ASI Engineering](https://millionrounds.com/company/asi-engineering)

## Healthtech

3

- [PBG BioPharma](https://millionrounds.com/company/pbg-biopharma)
- [QDoc](https://millionrounds.com/company/qdoc)
- [Care Group](https://millionrounds.com/company/care-group)

## Big Data & Analytics

3

- [FulcrumAir](https://millionrounds.com/company/fulcrumair)
- [Localintel Inc](https://millionrounds.com/company/localintel-inc)
- [DrugBank](https://millionrounds.com/company/drugbank)

## Segment by segment

### Nonprofit

8 startups · $19M raised

- [**Energy Transition Centre foundation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/energy-transition-centre-foundation) The etc foundation is a vibrant center that brings together players from academia, industry, government. Canada $10M
- [**Canadian Imperial Advantage**](https://millionrounds.com/company/canadian-imperial-advantage) Canadian Imperial Advantage (CIA) delivers entrepreneurial training, business support, Newcomer programs and services. Canada $1.8M
- [**BIPOC Foundation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bipoc-foundation) BIPOC Foundation is a non profit creating entrepreneurs in the Black Canadian Community through Philanthropy, Innovation & Business. Canada $1.5M
- [**Black Canadian Women in Action**](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-canadian-women-in-action) Black Canadian Women in Action empowers women and families through community programs, leadership development, and advocacy services. Canada $1.5M
- [**Foresight Canada**](https://millionrounds.com/company/foresight-canada) Foresight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that brings innovators, industry, investors, government, and academia together. Canada $1.5M
- [**Black-Manitobans Chamber of Commerce**](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-manitobans-chamber-of-commerce) The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and utilizing immigrant power. Canada $1.1M
- [**The Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-black-professionals-and-entrepreneurs-of-saskatchewan) The Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan addresses the issues faced by black professionals entrepreneurs. Canada $1.0M
- [**Arts Council Wood Buffalo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arts-council-wood-buffalo) Arts Council Wood Buffalo is a non-profit arts organization that provides artist programs, workshops, and community arts services. Canada $541K

### Agtech

5 startups · $9.5M raised

- [**Global Institute for Food Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-institute-for-food-security) The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a nonprofit organization established in 2012 through a partnership involving Nutr Canada $3.6M
- [**Protein Powered Farms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/protein-powered-farms) Protein Powered Farms is a protein extraction plant, located in Perdue, which extracts protein from peas, lentils and fava beans. Canada $3.0M
- [**Venlaw Manufacturing**](https://millionrounds.com/company/venlaw-manufacturing) Venlaw offers, constructs, and maintains specialized grain handling and storage systems to meet the requirements of individual farms. Canada $1.5M
- [**Prairie Fava**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prairie-fava) Prairie Fava is producer of Canadian-grown and processed fava bean products to markets around the world. Canada $1.1M
- [**Rural Routes to Climate Solutions**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rural-routes-to-climate-solutions) Rural Routes to Climate Solutions is a nonprofit organization that promotes agriculture and climate-resilience education. Canada $330K

### Energy

4 startups · $19M raised

- [**Westgen Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/westgen-technologies) Westgen is a remote power generation company that reduces development costs while improving environmental sustainability. Canada $16M
- [**MyHEAT**](https://millionrounds.com/company/myheat) MyHEAT is a Calgary-based startup founded in 2014, specializing in geomatics and energy efficiency. Canada $1.6M
- [**ConvergX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/convergx) ConvergX® is a business consulting and convening company that assists decision-makers in addressing complex challenges. Canada $1.4M
- [**Kuva Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuva-systems) Kuva Systems is an industrial IoT solutions company that provides emissions monitoring and quantification of methane and VOC. United States $692K

### AI

4 startups · $20M raised

- [**Promise Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/promise-robotics) Promise Robotics is a Canadian startup based in Toronto, specializing in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing for th Canada $17M
- [**Samdesk**](https://millionrounds.com/company/samdesk) Samdesk is a private technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, specializing in real-time risk detection and crisis monitoring. Canada $1.3M
- [**Ntwist**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ntwist) NTWIST helps enterprises leverage machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. Canada $727K
- [*AE* **ASI Engineering**](https://millionrounds.com/company/asi-engineering) Canada $725K

### Healthtech

3 startups · $6.5M raised

- [**PBG BioPharma**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pbg-biopharma) PBG BioPharma is a manufacturer of cannabis and hemp products for healthcare and personal use. Canada $4.2M
- [**QDoc**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qdoc) QDoc s a virtual healthcare platform that provides medical services for residents. Canada $1.3M
- [**Care Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/care-group) Care Group is revolutionizing mental health with advanced AI and disruptive technologies, empowering individuals and communities. Canada $1.0M

### Big Data & Analytics

3 startups · $3.7M raised

- [**FulcrumAir**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fulcrumair) FulcrumAir uses drones and robots for power line construction and safety enhancements. United States $1.8M
- [**Localintel Inc**](https://millionrounds.com/company/localintel-inc) Localintel provides location advantages marketing software for economic developers. Canada $1.2M
- [**DrugBank**](https://millionrounds.com/company/drugbank) DrugBank is a provider of drug information and insight generation tools that accelerate drug research and improve healthcare delivery. Canada $715K

**How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Prairies Economic Development Canada as an investor, the first in 2022. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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