Startup Global National Pitch Competition: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Startup Global National Pitch Competition: Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Nicholas LaValle, representing Clean Valley Bio-filtration Technologies CIC, aims to transform Canadian innovation with nature-inspired solutions for the aquaculture industry, focusing on sustainability and efficiency."
"Mia Makhlouf, Product Development Lead at Alaagi Inc., is committed to sustainability and innovation, developing bioplastics from seaweed to reduce reliance on traditional plastics and combat pollution."
On April 29, 2026, Startup Canada held the Startup Global National Pitch Competition in Halifax, highlighting early-stage entrepreneurs. Over 40 founders pitched to judges, with five finalists presenting live. Nicholas LaValle of Clean Valley Bio-filtration Technologies CIC won the Grand Prize of $8,500 and a spot in the national finale. Mia Makhlouf of Alaagi Inc. received the People's Choice Award, earning $1,000. Both winners focus on sustainability, with Clean Valley innovating in aquaculture and Alaagi developing bioplastics from marine resources.
Read at www.startupcan.ca
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