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• Canadian Protein makes it to Costco

• CUSIC wants tech startups

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Windsor Entrepreneur's Protein Powder Hits Costco Shelves After 15-year Journey

Dan Crosby of Canadian Protein has achieved what many entrepreneurs dream of getting his product on the shelves of a global retailer like Costco. Starting his journey in 2008, Crosby's dedication to quality and relentless pursuit of his goals have brought his protein powder to the forefront. As Canadian Protein undergoes a trial period in Costco, Crosby's story is a testament to the power of perseverance in the business world.

Key Takeaways

• In 2021, Costco reached out to Crosby after many of its employees consumed Canadian Protein, noting the brand's values aligned with Costco's.

• To meet Costco's high standards, Crosby invested around "$1 million" in equipment for a separate manufacturing facility dedicated to products for Costco.

• Refining the product took 10 to 15 years, with extensive trial and error to create scalable formulas.

• The product's presence in Costco is on a trial basis, and its store expansion depends on sales success.

Canadian & Ukraine Tech Startups Invited to Address National Security Challenges

Tech companies in Canada and Ukraine are being called upon to tackle national security challenges that can benefit both nations and the global community. This initiative seeks innovative solutions to unique challenges faced by each country. With the application window extended until September 25, selected startups will get the chance to showcase their solutions and potentially significantly impact national security.

Key Takeaways

• The challenge is organized by Communitech in the Waterloo region, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, and the Ukrainian Startup Fund.

• Ihor Markevych, from the Ukrainian Startup Fund, highlighted that the challenges are unique to both countries. Ukraine focuses on issues related to wartime challenges, while Canada's challenges are more security-oriented.

• Some Canadian challenges include combating insider threats in National Security networks and monitoring & protection against malicious code.

• Ukraine's challenges revolve around cybersecurity, protection against malicious code, and developing an Automatic Security Posture Assessment Tool.

• Claudia Krywiak, CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation, mentioned they are open to proposals from all over the country.

• A panel of national security experts will review the submissions, and selected startups will receive coaching and guidance. Their solutions will be showcased on November 9.

• Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, businesses continue to operate, and the Ukrainian Startup Fund is seeking startups for future business opportunities.

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