“Verschuren Centre (VC) is definitely the go-to-place for biomanufacturing trials for Canadian startups and SMEs. Big thanks to the VC team for strengthening our technology by scaling up our bioprocess!”

“Our partnership with the Verschuren Centre (VC) has enabled us to transition our largest residential property to one that is net zero. This would not have been possible without the VC’s leadership and their commitment to applying their time, knowledge, and technical capacity to solving global problems at the local level. Our work with the VC has set our organization on a new path: one of renewables, climate change mitigation, and a growing confidence in our ability, as a non-profit, to fully participate in the global shift away from carbon.”

“The facilities and resources available at the Verschuren Centre helped us undertake our key scale-up and product development milestones.”

“The Verschuren Centre (VC) has been an essential partner to AB for R&D and piloting of our bio-graphene products and has helped us accomplish a lot in a very short timeframe. Having direct access to process and analytical tools without having to put forth enormous capital expenditures has allowed us to minimize dilutive financing at this important early stage of value creation. Plus, receiving critical advice on technical and commercial challenges from expert VC personnel, without having to forfeit a portion of IP rights is crucial for us and unparalleled in Canada.”

“It has been a great experience working with Verschuren Centre. Pearl is thoughtful, meticulous, hardworking, and highly effective. I enjoy our collaboration thoroughly!”

“Vyterra Renewables has partnered with the Verschuren Centre (VC) on several R&D initiatives for bioproducts and environmental innovation. We highly value the VC’s range of technical expertise and experience in fostering public private partnerships.”

“I can’t say enough about the great team at the Verschuren Centre. Always willing to explore new projects and support our development. I was very excited to discover such a resource in our own backyard, with the knowledge and equipment to support us in our niche polymer industry. The possibilities are endless.”

“The facilities, expertise, and ecosystem at the Verschuren Centre have helped Material Futures move faster than I imagined. We are continuing to work with the team on future projects.”

“Sea cucumber is not a common commercial species, and its natural compounds have unique characteristics. The Verschuren Centre (VC) is able to help AKSO develop innovative products from Atlantic sea cucumber with their rich experience with marine resources. We appreciate the expertise of the VC and look forward to work closely on the future projects.”

“Phycus has been working with the Verschuren Centre (VC) to scale up its fermentation process. We looked at a lot of places to undertake scale-up activities, but we couldn’t find the resources like those available at the VC anywhere in the Canada, or even the US. Working with the VC has enabled us to quickly de-risk our technology very cost effectively, and put us on a quicker path to commercialization!”

“The Verschuren Centre’s collection of analytical testing equipment and scientific support gives technology start-up companies the ability to compete worldwide, right here in Nova Scotia. With versatile agreements and fast-turnaround for testing, their team can act as an extension of our own.”