Mad Rock Marine Solutions Inc.
LOCATION: St. John’s, Nfld.
WHAT IT DOES: Manufactures lifeboat release hooks
PRESIDENT, CEO AND CTO: Dean Pelley

iBwave Solutions Inc.
LOCATION: St-Laurent, Que.
WHAT IT DOES: Wireless-network design software
PRESIDENT AND CEO: Mario Bouchard

Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd.
LOCATION: Ottawa
WHAT IT DOES: Manufactures optical filters
PRESIDENT: George Laframboise

AMR Process Inc.
LOCATION: Leduc, Alta.
WHAT IT DOES: Engineering-process designs and equipment for oil and gas upstream processing
PRESIDENT: Ashley Robbins

Chrislan Ceramics and Glassware Decorating Inc.
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, B.C.
WHAT IT DOES: Manufactures ceramic beer-tap handles
and distributes glassware
EXECUTIVE TEAM (l to r): Glenn Laninga, secretary; Alan Laninga, vice-president; Jack Laninga, president

COMPANY: Jewel Pop Inc.
LOCATION: Dartsmouth, N.S.
WHAT IT DOES: Produces jewelry with interchangeable beads

COMPANY: Via Vegan Ltd.
LOCATION: Montreal
WHAT IT DOES: Designs women’s and men’s handbags made out of recycled plastic bottles

COMPANY: FreeBalance Inc.
LOCATION: Ottawa
WHAT IT DOES: Develops financial-management software for governments

COMPANY: Alta Exports International Ltd.
LOCATION: Calgary
WHAT IT DOES: Produces breeding cattle and bovine genetic materials and technologies

COMPANY: Bioteq Environmental Technologies Inc.
LOCATION: Vancouver
WHAT IT DOES: Develops waste-water treatment plants and technologies for the mining industry