“The Ignition Fund accelerated all the processes from product concept to production trial; from production upscaling to marketing and communication. The fund reminds us of the true beauty of living the entrepreneurial life: working hard, celebrating every milestone and leading the team moving forward.”

Hai Nguyen, Founder of The Shed Coffee Co

“I think it’s important to show people that they don’t have to go to Silicon Valley to find work in the tech industry. You can build a meaningful career right here in PEI, it’s just a different time zone.”

Tyler Noiles, The Lost Pixels

“PEI is a phenomenal place to work if you want to be excellent, because you have the best of being a small province where people are accessible, the infrastructure that wants you to succeed.”

Vincenzo Repaci, Mitchell Industries

“The Ignition Fund will facilitate our production phase, as we perfect our formula and prepare to launch in stores. We look forward to becoming a household brand and providing authentic Afrocentric foods to the world.”

Rachael Sonola, Founder of Sonola Sweets

“The PEI Art Bank collection demonstrates the value of visual artists in the exploration of our Island culture and environment, and I am honoured to have my work included in this collection.”

Rilla Marshall, Artist