Jun - Dec 2025

Miha Biotech is proud to join Project Zero’s 2025 cohort, a program supporting circular economy startups. We're grateful for the opportunity to grow our seaweed-based innovation alongside a strong community of founders and mentors. 

source: https://www.project-zero.ca/2025-cohort

Jun 2025

Miha Biotech was honored to be a finalist at the 2025 Climate Solutions Pitch, hosted by Cycle Momentum. We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase our innovation and connect with leaders in climate tech. 

source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7344012094662467602/?actorCompanyId=86727984

May 2025

Miha Biotech is proud to have been selected for the Alpha Stream program at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, bringing our prototype to one of North America’s most influential tech gatherings. We're thrilled to debut our innovation to potential customers and investors and look forward to the exciting opportunities this platform opens for us. 

source: https://vancouver.websummit.com/appearances/van25/d0af74a0-ff31-44c7-b22f-321e121778a2/miha-biotech/

April 2025- July 2025

Miha Biotech is thrilled to join the 2025 Women Founders Project, a pre-accelerator supporting female student entrepreneurs. We're grateful for the mentorship and resources that are helping us grow. 

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/front-row-ventures_meet-the-inspiring-founders-in-frvs-2025-activity-7345862920389521408-boKw/

Jan - August 2025

We’re excited to receive a Mitacs grant to collaborate with Dr. Seyed Mohammad Amin Ojagh, a skilled biomaterials researcher at McGill’s van de Ven Lab with expertise in nanostructured materials. His deep knowledge will be key in advancing Miha Biotech’s development of seaweed-based biomaterials. 

source: https://www.mcgill.ca/vandeven-lab/members/seyed-mohammad-amin-ojagh

Spring-2025

The Ocean Startup Challenge is a national program that supports early-stage ocean-tech ventures with up to $25,000 in non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and targeted workshops. Miha Biotech is grateful to have been part of the Spring 2025 cohort, where we received crucial support for our early R&D. This opportunity significantly accelerated our development through both financial backing and expert guidance.

source: https://www.oceanstartupproject.ca/startup-challenge-alumni

Dec 2024

Garage&co is a leading Canadian hard-tech incubator supporting early-stage ventures with product and commercialization strategies. We’re excited to formalize our partnership through an LOI to advance Miha Biotech’s market entry. 

source: https://en.garageincubation.com/startups/miha-biotech

Dec 2024

The van de Ven Lab at McGill University is a leader in biomaterials research, known for pioneering work in sustainable materials. We’re excited to announce our LOI partnership with the lab to advance innovation in seaweed-based biotech. 

source: https://www.mcgill.ca/vandeven-lab/

Dec 2024

Miha Biotech is proud to be featured in the Phyconomy database, highlighting our role in the seaweed-based biotech sector. 

source: https://phyconomy.substack.com/p/53-new-seaweed-companies-born-in

Sep 2024

Thanks to the support from Ocean Startup Project, Miha Biotech partnered with local seaweed supplier Dakini Tidal Wilds. We’re grateful for this collaboration; our first purchase agreement with a sustainably-harvested seaweed provider helps strengthen our supply chain and support local innovation.

source: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/

The Ocean Idea Challenge is a national program supporting early-stage ocean tech startups through mentorship and funding. Miha Biotech is grateful to be part of the 2024 cohort, working alongside Canada’s next wave of innovators. Through this program, we received up to $7,000 in non-dilutive funding along with valuable training, mentorship, and workshops. 

source: https://www.oceanstartupproject.ca/idea-challenge-alumni

July 2024

Miha Biotech was honored to be a finalist in the 2024 Startupfest $100K Women in Tech Investment Prize, showcasing our innovation on a national stage alongside other standout female-led startups. We’re proud of this recognition and grateful for the opportunity to pitch our vision to leading investors and mentors in the tech ecosystem. A special thank you to Ocean Startup Project for sponsoring our trip to one of Canada’s premier entrepreneurship events. 

source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=wwfHVYA-wHx_x32c&v=aTiJ-hSrz18&feature=youtu.be

Miha Biotech earned a spot as one of the top five finalists at COAST Pitchfest, standing alongside leading B.C. ocean tech startups. We’re honored to be recognized among such innovators and grateful for the opportunity to share our seaweed-based bandage solution on this prominent stage. 

source: https://www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/tech-science/ocean-aid-startup-victoria-wins-coast-pitchfest-competition-10000-cash-prize-bc/

Sept 2024

Miha Biotech was proud to join Canada’s top ocean innovators at the Ocean Startup Showcase. Thank you to OSP for the chance to share our work and for your continued support in growing the blue economy 

source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7244296081977573376/

April-2024

Quebec is a hub for biotech startups, and we were nervous about competing in non-French pitching. However, the supportive jury awarded us a $10,000 grant, and we are truly proud to use it to advance our R&D efforts.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7199519380345344000/

March-2024

Proud to join Project Startup Ocean, we're one of twelve startups awarded the $3,000 Ocean Challenge: Boost fund to advance sustainable ocean technology in Canada.

Source: https://oceanstartupproject.ca/boost-recipients/

August-2023

CRIBIQ, the industrial bioprocess research consortium in Quebec, has greatly influenced our R&D. Their $15,000 grant allows us to collaborate with experts at the Marine Biotechnology Centre (CRBM) to explore our target ecosystem. 

Source: https://cribiq.qc.ca/en/our-services/funding-programs/call-project-expired/cribiq-bionext

Jun-2023

We are proud to be selected for the Lab2Market Validate and Launch (Health Stream) 2023 incubator cohort. The program has equipped our team with valuable business acumen and provided a non-dilutive investment of $15,000.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7091809743781904384/

July-2022

With support from V1 Studio, BioHub from District 3, and Concordia University, the innovative project "BioCure" successfully launched to market, backed by a total grant of $75,000. 

Source: https://www.v1.studio/portfolio/miha-biotech