Vancouver startups Tydra Laboratories and Tree Track emerged as top winners at Startupfest 2025 in Montréal, where over $1 million in funding was awarded. Tydra Labs secured the $100,000 Women in Tech Prize from The Firehood for its sustainable method of extracting chitin from shellfish waste using seawater and bacteria.
Tree Track earned a surprise $50,000 Impact Investment for its seedpod technology designed to improve reforestation success rates. Both companies reflect British Columbia’s growing strength in climate innovation. Hosted annually, Startupfest is Canada’s premier startup event and this year emphasized diversity and environmental impact across its awards.
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