# Results · CFIR > Results — the founders CFIR backs, the companies they build, their voices, and the research it funds. Source: https://research.ca/results/ Language: en-CA CFIR · Results Results Once a year, we close the books and show what the funding did. This is 2025 — the people we backed, the ventures that pitched, and the companies standing behind them. The 2025 year 50 entrepreneurs on full scholarships seed grants research study The scholarships Across three programmes at YEDI — Diploma, Incubator, and NPO. NPO Programs Scholarships The people running Canada's non-profits Executive directors and founders of charities and community organisations — here to strengthen the missions they lead, and to learn how to pitch them to funders. 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We're building the future of Black performance art, one transformative experience at a time. Kira Allen BCurrent Performing Arts /voices/kira-allen.webp We're growing fast, building smart systems, and proving that connection isn't soft work — it's powerful work. Tamara Henningham TimeForUS Wellness Hub /voices/tamara-henningham.webp Grounded in Jewish peoplehood and shared experience, Common Ground delivers care that meets people where they are and strengthens both personal healing and collective resilience. Rachel Hindel Common Ground: Jewish Therapy & Training Network /voices/rachel-hindel.webp At its core, Loopd isn't just about technology, it's about belonging, dignity, and creating spaces where generations learn with each other, not in isolation. Siya Mathur Loopd /voices/siya-mathur.webp We aspire to build the infrastructure for intentional serendipity—turning everyday spaces and interactions into catalysts for meaningful connections and ongoing breakthrough. Keren Fox Oh-Hi Global Technologies Inc. /voices/keren-fox.webp We're making music creation accessible, affordable, and collaborative—starting right here in Canada. Adaeze Hubbard My Studio Buddy Inc. /voices/adaeze-hubbard.webp Every order supports newcomer livelihoods and helps build a more inclusive local food economy. Jeeniraj Thevasagayam Newcomer Catering Collective /voices/jeeniraj-thevasagayam.webp By blending zero-interest capital with holistic empowerment, we help women turn entrepreneurial dreams into sustainable businesses and build lasting economic independence from the ground up. Erum Zehra MuslimMoms.Ca /voices/erum-zehra.webp Through immersive art experiences, I help people reconnect with themselves and awaken the peace and creative power within. Mujda Hakime Mujda Art /voices/mujda-hakime.webp By connecting youth and young adults to practical skills, role models, and supportive networks, we help transform ambition into action and strengthen communities from the inside out. Cory Williams Black Leaders Foundation /voices/cory-williams.webp Rain or shine, our professional-grade facilities and vibrant atmosphere empower athletes, families, and businesses to play, connect, and thrive. Ethan Cohen Ballantrae Sports Dome /voices/ethan-cohen.webp LawVo is Canada’s AI-powered legal services platform for small businesses — on-demand document automation and secure 24/7 legal advice from vetted lawyers. Hovsep Seraydarian LawVo /voices/hovsep-seraydarian.webp The companies they built The ventures that presented at the Venture Fair. In 2025 the fund awarded two seed grants — to Oh-Hi! and Wandering Elk Company. Tap a card for what it does and its site. Oh-Hi! Networking platform Toronto, Ontario Connecting you with the diamonds around you - a barrier-free platform for professional networking that curates introductions, events, and deal flow matched to your goals, exactly when you need them. https://www.ohhi-global.com Wandering Elk Company Travel accessories Kitchener, Ontario A bottle harness cut from cork leather, with its own compartments for utensils, sanitizer and cleaning spray - for travellers and commuters carrying less single-use plastic. https://wanderingelk.ca The research we fund CFIR funds research and publishes it open-access. Here is the 2025 study. Journal of Innovation & Entrepreneurship · 2025 · Open access The role of venture capital funds in dissemination and development of innovation in Canada Marat Ressin · published open-access by CFIR A study of how venture capital moves innovation across Canada’s regions, and what strengthens that pipeline. Read the paper (PDF) › Open the paper as a PDF Summary, citation & licence 2026 2026 is being written right now — in the entrepreneurs we’re funding today. 2026 results are in progress and sealed until the year closes On this page Impact & Results Scholarships Seed grants Research Close Visit the site › Previous Next Founder at the YEDI Venture Fair {group}, photo {n} of {total}