What We Do

Our business model provides an externalized support approach, allowing direct engagement with companies to develop their technology without risk of IP dilution.

Our Facility Characteristics:

  • Biosafety Level-1 Lab

  • Biosafety Level-2 Lab

  • Fully Equipped Analytical Suite

  • Pilot Plant Facility with scale up to 1000L with downstream processing

  • Marine Extraction Facility with scale up to 6000L with extraction

  • Plant Growth Room controlled environment for agricultural trials

  • Pilot Greenhouse 30'x60' with 900 sqft of automatic drip irrigation

Our Technical Services:

  • Rapid Process & Media Optimization

  • Process Parameter Identification

  • Process Characterization

  • Analytical Testing         

  • Analytical Process Development

  • Energy Net-Zero Mapping

  • Research & Development Expertise

  • Process Control

  • Polymer Extrusion & Processing

  • Material/Product Characterization

  • Industry Expertise

  • Lab Equipment Training

  • Fermentation Training

  • Extraction Training

 
 

AscendBio enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations. This is possible thanks to the VC's scientific and technical expertise and infrastructure, along with Invest Nova Scotia’s sector expertise, business support and international networks.

Companies that join receive support to achieve technical milestones, raise the capital required, garner market insight, connect with potential customers and partners and join a community of like-minded companies. They have the ability to grow faster with less capital.

For more information, please visit: https://investnovascotia.ca/start-up/acceleration-initiatives/ascendbio

Nova Scotia Community of Interest

The Nova Scotia Community of Interest (COI) is a supportive innovation ecosystem that aims to bridge the gap between industry and innovation, accelerating the adoption of next generation materials.

The VC acts as the COI lead, supported by Invest Nova Scotia and facilitated by Movin’On (Think & Do Tank on sustainable mobility powered by Michelin).

This is a collaborative space where thinking turns into concrete action. The VC will act as an intermediary easing the collaboration process between SMEs and large corporate companies, ensuring technology alignment with the corporate’s long term strategic objectives. Both of the VC’s clusters makes us uniquely qualified to assess fit between companies and develop projects that bring strategic advantage.

For more information, please email: kburton@verschurencentre.ca