Our name is inspired by the Zulu word VUKA — to awaken and stir into action.

At VUKA, we believe every innovator and entrepreneur deserves their best shot at turning their ideas into a business and getting the best start possible.

Our mission is to give more people with ideas, and those who invest time and money in them, a better shot at success. That requires a clear business idea to accelerate their path forward.

VUKA digital products empower entrepreneurs everywhere with knowledge and tools to design and de-risk their business ideas. Our products are built on the proven methodology of Business Design that has helped innovators around the world for years.

Whether you have your own ideas, support ambitious entrepreneurs in their quests, or invest in new ideas, VUKA can help you improve your odds of getting great ideas into the world.

Next10 Project Solutions Ltd. is a consultancy based in Canada that focuses on delivering comprehensive project solutions, Indigenous engagement, and multi-discipline engineering services. The company is dedicated to promoting a decarbonized future through sustainable energy initiatives.

The services offered by Next10 include Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM), construction management, and regulatory support. They specialize in designing facilities for conventional oil and gas, geothermal power plants, and decentralized energy systems. Additionally, they provide expertise in stranded gas power generation, LNG projects, and sustainable aviation fuel development. The company also emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities, ensuring that their projects consider the needs and perspectives of these groups.

Founded in 2011, Next10 Project Solutions has built a strong reputation in the energy sector, leveraging a small team of 10 to 50 employees to maintain a client-focused approach while offering a wide range of expertise.

Desco Coatings of Alberta Ltd. is a Canadian company located in Edmonton, Alberta, specializing in concrete solutions since 1956. The company prides itself on a family-oriented approach, treating both staff and clients as part of the “Desco Family,” and upholding values of integrity and respect.

The company offers a variety of services related to concrete, including repair and restoration, polishing, grinding, densifying, sealing, reinforcement, and coating. They also provide flooring contracting services for commercial projects. Desco Coatings utilizes high-quality products and equipment to ensure effective and lasting results in their work. Operating primarily in the commercial market sector, Desco Coatings is recognized as a specialty contractor in the concrete industry. The company is led by President Daryl N. Samycia and is headquartered at 8017 Coronet Rd, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Founded in 1972, Impact is an MBA student-led consulting firm operating out of the Rotman School of Management. With access to over fifty years of institutional knowledge and best-in-class research at Rotman, Impact draws from a deep reservoir of know-how to deliver value to its clients.

Impact has partnered with clients of various sizes and stages of maturity on strategic planning, go-to-market strategies, competitor benchmarking, process improvement and more.

Contact us if you would like to learn more about our services.

Agence de communication marketing offrant des services 360 degrés : stratégie, identité visuelle, design graphique, web, médias sociaux, événementiel et imprimé.

Raven Bay is a full-service management consulting and analytics firm.

We take complex business challenges or opportunities, craft holistic solutions, and drive every step of their execution; from whiteboard ideation to deployment and transition management.

Raven Bay’s focus areas of ‘Business Strategy & Operations’, ‘Data Management & Visualization’, and
‘Machine Learning & Analytics’ allows us to assist our clients in tackling any challenge or taking advantage of any opportunity.

Since 1986, SDS has provided services that its clients can rely on. Based in Calgary, SDS is a leader in HAZOP facilitation as well as ensuring quality, safety and compliance for its clients. In addition, SDS has a drafting department that updates as-builts, creates new drawings, and field verifies.

SDS specializes in the following services:

1. Process Safety Management (PSM)

2. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) – HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, HAZID, ORA and What-if

3. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) – Program Development to COR and OHS

4. Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001

5. Drafting Services – Field verifying, new drawings and updating As-builts

6. Drilling & Completion Wellsite Supervisors

7. Pipeline Inspectors & Auditors

8. QA / QC Professionals

9. COR Auditors – AASP, ASC, ACSA, and Enform

SDS is enrolled and maintains compliance with ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, and Avetta and has achieved its Certificate of Recognition (COR) with AASP. SDS maintains a quality management system which is ISO 9001 registered. The result has been an SDS management team who focuses on delivering a quality deliverable to the complete satisfaction of each client.

SDS prides itself on providing the highest quality at reasonable prices, which clients appreciate. In fact, over 50 companies have been ongoing SDS clients for years. Earning repeat business by delivering quality services and products is SDS’s passion.

With over 20 years of worldwide experience helping businesses to find comprehensive solutions. With regards to recognize your pain points, I dig deep and consider creative outside of the box approach. I for one lived and worked in different societies, drove business ventures with more than $300M in investment.

NPC DataGuard is an IT company located in Markham, Ontario, specializing in secure mobile computing solutions for business professionals. Founded in 2008, the company addresses the security challenges faced by businesses of all sizes, from solo professionals to large enterprises. Since becoming a division of Compugen Inc. in 2020, NPC DataGuard has enhanced its operational and technological capabilities.

The company offers integrated security solutions tailored for mobile professionals, including secure managed endpoint computing, data security, device security integration, cloud storage, and technical support services. These services are designed to provide constant, secure access to data, helping to prevent data loss and business interruptions. NPC DataGuard serves a diverse clientele, reflecting its scalable service model that meets the needs of both individual professionals and larger organizations. With a focus on productivity and security, NPC DataGuard positions itself as a leader in the field of secure managed endpoint computing.

Helio Home is a Colorado-based company founded in 2021 that focuses on simplifying whole-home electrification for homeowners. The company aims to make the transition to all-electric homes easier and more accessible, particularly in the Front Range of Colorado. In 2023, Helio Home partnered with Jetson Home to enhance its offerings in this area.

The company provides a streamlined approach to home electrification by assessing current energy setups and offering tailored solutions for efficient and cost-effective transitions. Helio Home connects homeowners with a network of pre-vetted installers to ensure quality service and competitive pricing. It facilitates the installation of electric appliances and systems, such as heat pumps and electric water heaters, to replace traditional gas-based systems.

Helio Home is committed to making clean energy solutions more accessible and has received support from venture capital firms and initiatives backed by the U.S. Department of Energy.