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Nuha Siddiqui (L) and Kritika Tyagi (photo by Matthew Volpe)

Biomaterials startup Erthos recognized with 2024 Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award

Erthos, a biomaterials startup co-founded by 重口味SM alumni Nuha Siddiqui and Kritika Tyagi, has received a .

Launched in 2016, the annual awards celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their contributions in helping to shape our future and positively impact our quality of life.

Erthos, which began as a research project of Siddiqui鈥檚 while she was studying at U of T, was recognized for its efforts in helping tackle plastic pollution with its novel plant-based resin, which serves as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. The startup was nominated for the honour by the Business Development Bank of Canada.

鈥淣uha Siddiqui's leadership at Erthos is a testament to strategic vision, adaptability and a commitment to global sustainability,鈥 reads the award citation. 鈥淓rthos stands resilient, inspiring transformative change for a more sustainable and inclusive future.鈥

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