For Immediate Release
May 29, 2026
St. John’s, NL — econext, in partnership with Synergy Foundation, is excited to introduce the ventures selected for the 2026 cohort of the Project Zero econext Incubator. The program supports early-stage businesses focused on circular economy solutions that help reduce waste, maximize resource use, extend product life cycles, and advance sustainability across Newfoundland and Labrador.
The 2026 cohort includes:
Over the next six months, participating entrepreneurs will take part in a free incubator program featuring one-on-one business coaching, customized workshops, and mentorship opportunities with industry leaders and professionals. Throughout the program, participants will work toward developing a strong business plan tailored to their venture, culminating in a final pitch event in December 2026.
Additional information on each venture can be found in the backgrounder below.
To learn more about the Project Zero econext Incubator, visit econext.ca/project-zero.
econext is a not-for-profit industry association dedicated to advancing environmentally sustainable economic growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. With a network of approximately 200 member businesses, research institutions, governments, and organizations, econext serves as a leading voice for the province’s green economy.
We connect members to opportunities in the green economy, champion supportive public policy, build capacity across businesses and communities, and advance innovation through research and sector insights.
Together, we strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador’s green economy by supporting our members, and help drive sustainable growth and innovation across the province.
Synergy Foundation was created in 2013 by the Synergy Enterprises team and a group of passionate community members and leaders who recognized the need for a non-profit organization to lead the transition towards a green economy on the west coast. Since its inception, Synergy Foundation has focused on innovative projects and programs that have pushed the envelope, supported hundreds of businesses, and turned great ideas into action.
Our core focus areas include supporting communities and businesses in adopting circular economy practices and advancing green business operations to foster a regenerative, inclusive, and equitable economy. This is represented in our core initiatives: BC Green Business, Project Zero, and the Ecostar Awards.
Below is an overview of the nine ventures selected to participate in this year’s Project Zero Circular Economy Incubator.
The Mixed Coast Collective advances community-driven, data-informed approaches to renewable energy, economic development, and environmental stewardship, centering equity, sustainability, and local knowledge in decision-making.
ReUse NL is a community-driven project that helps people repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items. We make sustainability practical by turning waste into value and saving useful things from the landfill.
Through local events and workshops, we help residents build skills, save money, and connect with their community.
Our focus is simple: make circular living easy, affordable, and accessible across Newfoundland and Labrador.
SecondWave Market NL is a remote-first digital marketplace that enables residents, newcomers, and small businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador to give, trade, and rehome usable items, reducing waste while improving affordability and community access.
Echo Green is a land trust that acts as a social enterprise and living lab for developing the Sustainable Development Goals specifically for Newfoundland and Labrador. Our land will test our unique environment to make our people and place resilient and adaptable for the times.
NLight Recycling Inc. transforms discarded clothing into usable raw materials right here in Newfoundland, keeping textiles in circulation and out of landfills.
We take recycled HDPE piping from aquaculture farming and make 3D printer filament/plastic pellets, the shredded plastic is then combined with sphagnum peat moss to develop a heavy metal water filtration system aimed at mining and industrial pollution.
ReuseLoop NL is a digital reuse and redistribution platform that helps students, households, and small businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador keep usable items out of landfill by connecting them with local buyers, nonprofits, repairers, and recyclers.
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