Innovation Challenge 2023 Winners

Congratulations to the 2023 Innovation Challenge Winners!

This year's challenge is looking for businesses who have introduced a new product, process or service over the last couple of years.  This product or service has "taken off" and added value and profit to your business.  We want to hear how you came up with the new idea and what steps you took to achieve your success.

The 2023 Winners

  • 1st Place - $4,000 - Brookfield Farm
    • Implemented a robotic milking system
  • 2nd Place - $2,000 - Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp
    • Developed a material that renders a target invisible by bending light waves around it
  • 3rd Place - $1,000 - Once Upon a Tea Leaf 
    • Launched a Wholesale Division to complement their Retail outlet on 224 Street

Prizes

1st place - $4000 | 2nd place - $2000 | 3rd place- $1000

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us with prizes and marketing.

Participation Criteria

The 2023 challenge is looking for a business that has an innovative new product or service that has been highly successful.   The business must be located in Maple Ridge and have a current business license in Maple Ridge.

 Contact Karen Hansen khansen@mapleridge.ca for any additional questions or comments.

Previous Winners

  • 2022: Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems 
  • 2021: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Kwantlen Senior's Network

 

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