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Thursday Jun 17, 2021 - 9:00 am

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Commences Production of 1 Gram FSO Vape Cartridges for Canadian Retail Market

Pure Extracts working on innovative, larger capacity cartridge for vape products, destined for Canadian retail marketCartridges to be produced by global manufacturer, will be filled with selection of Pure Extracts’ 30+ proprietary cannabis FSO formulationsMove towards larger cartridges follows careful assessment of underlying consumer trends by the Company, finding demand for higher capacity vape cartridges to be particularly strong within provincial markets Pure Extracts Technologies…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 11:48 am

StorEn Technologies Inc. Exclusive Opportunity in Growing Battery Market Highlights Reg A Offering Potential

StorEn boasts four patents, five trademarks, successful fundraising track recordCompany has evolved idea, performance of vanadium batteriesExclusive technology delivers higher performance at lower cost, providing more efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy storage Dedicated to bringing battery storage into the 21st century, StorEn Technologies is building a reputation for leading the way forward in the development of evolutionary vanadium flow batteries. The battery pioneer…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 11:40 am

Knightscope, Inc. Autonomous Security Robots Changing How First-Responders and Security Personnel Handle Stress

Knightscope’s ASRs offer 24/7/365 security coverageThe K1 ASR can incorporate temperature detection, which has become a vital role in everyday life (in schools, malls, etc.)A.I. and other Knightscope products may be able to help alleviate some of the stress that security guards and first responders face almost daily – ASRs do it without getting tiredArtificial intelligence in the security market was valued at $5.08 billion…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 10:53 am

FuelPositive Corp. (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTC: NHHHF) Is ‘One to Watch’

FuelPositive Corp. is a growth stage company focused on manufacturing, licensing, partnership and acquisition opportunities relating to energy-efficient technologiesThe company’s flagship project aims to provide carbon-free ammonia (“NH3”) for use across multiple industriesFuelPositive’s carbon-free ammonia technology solves real problems facing the industry today, including storage and distribution limitationsThe global ammonia market is forecast to reach $81.42 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 5.59%…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 10:38 am

Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) Presentation to Provide Overview of Psychedelic Drug Candidate Program at Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare Conference

Tryp Therapeutics is a development-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to finding novel bioscience solutions for conditions with unmet needsThe company’s executive team will present an overview of its Psilocybin-For-Neuropsychiatric Disorders (“PFN”) program, in response to conditions such as fibromyalgia, at next month’s Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare ConferenceTryp’s synthetic psychedelic drug candidate will be further developed in an upcoming phase 2a clinical study in partnership with pediatric eating…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:50 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Finalizes Acquisition of Industrial Hemp, CBD Industry Leader

GTVH completes acquisition of long-time partner Sonder Fulfillment LLCCEO believes acquisition will lead to “one of the most powerful and greatest end-consumer CBD product manufacturers in the entire world”With added resources, Sonder Fulfillment can increase marketing efforts, create new distribution channels and vastly expand international footprint Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH), a multifaceted consulting company pursuing ventures in the health, entertainment and technology industries, has…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:15 am

Splash Beverage Group Inc. (SBEV) Wine Line Ideally Positioned as Wine World Moves Forward after COVID-19

Post-pandemic wine space may benefit from trends sparked by lockdown policiesLockdowns, working from home increased wine drinking, reports Beverage DailySplash Beverage could see trends strengthen its position as leading producer of premium wine by the glass in the United States Prior to COVID-19, the wine industry had seen a downturn for five straight years, but quarantine and lockdown restrictions increased wine drinking around the world…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:15 am

Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) Awarded Government Funding For Augmented Reality EdTech Push; Achieves Microsoft Co-sell Ready Status

The Ontario government, through its Virtual Learning Strategy, awarded Nextech and its partner, Ryerson University, up to $150,000 in recognition for their efforts in creating and delivering AR learning experiences through an EdTechX-powered platformNextech recently announced that EdTechX has achieved Microsoft Co-sell Ready status that will expose this solution to Microsoft sales teamsWith the status, Nextech and Microsoft sales teams will work together to identify…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:00 am

DSG Global Inc. (DSGT) Is ‘One to Watch’

The DSG Global management team has more than a century of combined experience in all aspects of the North American automotive industry, as well as more than 50 years in the design and manufacture of wireless, GPS and fleet tracking solutionsDSG Global subsidiary VTS finalized nearly $1 million in contracts to install and maintain VTS Fleet Management products in Q2 2021 at 15 golf courses…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:00 am

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) to Celebrate First Anniversary of Fan Pass Artist Streaming Platform with Version 2.0 Release

Since the July 24, 2020 launch, the company’s Fan Pass platform has grown exponentially, from 16 artist sign-ups to over 4,000 to dateUpdate will include Artist Pro, a fee-based service that will allow artists to take advantage of brand elevation, fan base growth, and music distribution opportunities without signing up with a traditional record labelFriendable working with Santo Blockchain Labs and Santo Mining Corp. on…

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021 - 9:00 am

M&A Agreement Expected to Boost Reputation, CBD Retail Channels for HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), Sagely Naturals

Health and wellness supplement producer HempFusion Wellness, Inc. is aggressively expanding its reach in retail outlets across the United States and internationally to cement its leadership position in the CBD industry and prepare it for further growthThe company recently announced an agreement that will grant it 100 percent interest in successful CBD pioneer Sagely Naturals, which has built its brand on women-centric productsSagely Naturals is…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 2:11 pm

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Partners with Global Leader in Rare Earth Separation

UUUU is focused on building fully integrated, rare earth supply capabilitiesCarester is recognized as leading authority, global consultants on rare earth supply chainsEnergy Fuels committed to restoring critical U.S. domestic rare earth capabilities In its ongoing commitment to developing its rare earth element (“REE”) business, Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) is working with Carester SAS, a leading global expert on rare earth separation…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 2:03 pm

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) Committed to Building Plant-Based Ecosystem; Offers Consumers Opportunity to Extend Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition to Their Pets

PlantX offers consumers the opportunity to extend the benefits of a plant-based diet to their pets; offers a broad range of plant-based dog and cat foodPlant-based dog and cat food may provide a multitude of health benefits for pets, including easing chronic symptoms such as allergies, digestive problems, joint pain, and morePlantX remains committed to expanding its product offering in alignment with company’s values involving…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 1:14 pm

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Commences Sale of Rapid COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Kits in Germany Amid Potential Surge in Demand

XPhyto’s distribution, storage, and logistics partner, Max Pharma GmbH, began the sale and delivery of its rapid test kits (Covid-ID Labs) in Germany on May 25Max Pharma will sell Covid-ID Labs at volume-dependent pricing comparable to other COVID-19 PCR test products on the marketThe announcement comes as Germany reopens, meaning XPhyto is likely to benefit from a raft of regulatory requirements instituted by the government,…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 9:15 am

As Investments Opportunities Pile Up for Its Biotech Portfolio Model Strategy, Healthtech Solutions Inc. (HLTT) Taps New CEO After First Acquisition

Dr. Edward “Ned” Swanson has joined Healthtech as CEO, bringing decades of scientific, clinical, industry and capital markets experience, including founding NASDAQ-listed company, to HLTTHealthtech in recent months has committed to a portfolio strategy, where it will bring diverse group of healthtech companies forwardCompany acquired precision oncology company Varian Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (“VarianBio”) in May, adding it to their family of companies that already included MediScan…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 9:15 am

Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Tech to be Used in a Ketamine Clinical Study for Mental Health Care

Ehave announced it will utilize BRSF's tech in an upcoming ketamine clinical studyBRSF's tech will make it possible to correlate biomarkers for the identification of chronic pain, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. The data from this clinical trial has the potential to provide longitudinal insights that can link brain analysis and psychedelics Brain Scientific (OTCQB: BRSF), a commercial-stage health care company, is on a mission…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 9:00 am

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Expands TRACE Product Distribution in U.S., Announces $2.4M White Label Revenue Forecast

BevCanna expanding distribution of TRACE mineral-rich beverages, supplements into U.S. through new distribution agreement with Benefit Brand ManagementTRACE products feature proprietary plant-based mineral-rich formula sourced from British Columbia’s Rocky MountainsCompany announced approximated forecasts of $2.4 million revenue, $0.63 million gross profit, based on annual minimum order quantities, committed order queue, and does not include contracts that are yet to be finalized or under negotiation. BevCanna…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Acquisition Includes Proprietary Technology, Positions Company in Aeroponics Space

HENC acquired majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC late last yearAeroponics is a method of growing plants in an environment with no soilHENC’s exclusive aeroponics technology provides optimal conditions to enhance photosynthesis, cultivation of large flowering plants A strategic acquisition by Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) last year has made the company a clear contender in the cannabis aeroponics cultivation space. In November 2020, HENC…

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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 - 9:00 am

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Expands Sales into Public Sector with BC Liquor Distribution Board Purchase

PULL secures edible cannabis gummies order from British Columbia Liquor Distribution BranchPULL’s cannabis gummies produced in blister packs using proprietary manufacturing system licensed from US-based Taste-T, LLC SKUs include 10 mg THC options in Fire Burst, Strawberry, and Mango flavors, three additional non-THC SKUs currently in developmentGlobal CBD gummies market estimated at $1.6 billion in 2020, 30.7% CAGR from 2021 to 2028   Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE:…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 1:23 pm

Ecom World Conference, the World’s Largest Online Ecommerce Event Set to Take Place on June 28-29, 2021

The Ecom World Conference is set to take place between June 28-29, 2021The world’s largest online ecommerce event, Ecom World will feature 15,000 attendees, 3,000 brands and over 80 expert speakersThe conference will feature 10 distinct tracks, each touching upon a specific aspect of ecommerce and featuring discourses from sector expertsAttendees will come away with a firm grasp on the key drivers underpinning the ecommerce…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 12:10 pm

Q1 Production’s 6th Annual Pharmaceutical & Biotech Medical Affairs Pre-Launch Strategies Conference

Date: June 16-18, 2021Virtual EventEvent Highlights The virtual event aims to promote the attainment of pre-launch excellence in strategic cross-functional alignment by optimizing publication strategies and supporting product approvalsThe three-day event adopts a half-day format to maximize retention and engagementIt will feature two 15-minute networking and coffee breaks daily, complemented by a virtual platform that supports an array of networking features beyond the capabilities of…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 11:57 am

Knightscope, Inc. Autonomous Security Robots Help Drive Nation’s Security Solutions in Troubled Times

California-based autonomous security robot developer Knightscope has joined its artificial intelligence know-how to a nationwide trend of using autonomous robots to manage some business decision making functions Knightscope’s ASR robots operate 24 / 7, 365 days a year in a property-protection capacity, employing a non-threatening “personality” to establish themselves as welcome participants in the community while also responding to incidents of concernKnightscope’s technological capabilities allow its…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 10:19 am

FinovateAsia 2021 To Offer An Immersive Digital Platform Covering Global Fintech

Date-June 22-23, 2021SST/GMT+8 Time ZoneOnline Virtual Event The FinovateAsia 2021, an online virtual event connecting global finance representatives, is being held on June 22-23, 2021. During this virtual event, sessions will run live and participants can fix meeting and use the platform for networking with distinguished industry leaders of the fintech world. Attendees can hold group discussions or one-to-one chats in complete privacy at times…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 9:58 am

DGE’s 2nd Medical Writing Innovation Strategies Conference for Life Sciences

Date: June 29-30, 2021Online Livestream Event Biopharma medical writing and communications professionals are invited are invited to attend DGE’s 2nd Medical Writing Innovation Strategies Conference for Life Sciences live streaming on June 29-30, 2021. The event will offer useful tips and guide medical professionals to learn innovative skills for filtering technical information that is effectively communicated for engagement. These power-packed sessions will assist medical writers…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 9:50 am

The MDMA Conference

Virtual EventDate:  Tues. June 15, 2021Time: 9:00 AM EST The MDMA Conference is a virtual conference exploring the potential of the psychoactive drug MDMA, at the intersection of drug development & safety, clinical care and applications, law & regulation, business & markets, science & research, history & culture. The MDMA Conference will consist of six keynote talks, on topics such as ‘MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treating…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 9:37 am

Infobird Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: IFBD) Empowering SaSa (China) Cosmetics Co., Ltd. to Customer Experience Leadership

Infobird recently entered into a cooperative agreement with SaSa (China) Cosmetics Co., Ltd., to provide marketing and customer service solutions for the retailer’s sales staff/shopping guidesThe solutions’ benefits include enhanced trustworthiness, brand image, and value; improved call-through rates; efficient customer service management; and more personalized customer engagement experiencesThrough the agreement, SaSa will leverage technology to improve customer interactions and offer premium personalized experiences, effectively making…

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Monday Jun 14, 2021 - 9:00 am

Healthy Extracts Inc. (HYEX) Stands Distinct in the Development, Provision of Highest-Quality Supplements with Proven Health Benefits

HYEX’s portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries currently comprises BergametNA and Ultimate Brain NutrientsBergametNA, whose products target cardiovascular and immune health, sources its formulations from the Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit(TM)The bergamot fruit is richly packed with polyphenolic flavanones, which are known to decrease bad cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose, as well as increase the good cholesterolBergaMet only uses the highest concentration of polyphenolic flavanones (“BPF”) as the higher…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 9:15 am

FingerMotion Inc. (FNGR) Releases FY 2021 Results, Showing Impressive Year-Over-Year Growth and Substantial Positive Shareholders’ Equity

FingerMotion Inc. reported total annual revenue of $16.68 million for the 2021 financial year ended February 28, 2021This FYE 2021 results represented an 82% growth from the FYE 2020 resultsThe company also posted $2.11 million in positive shareholders’ equityThe growth was attributed to an increase in subscriber numbers, resource optimization, and the mix between Top-up and SMS product and service offerings Founded in 2016 as…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 9:15 am

Q1 Production’s 7th Annual Global Regulatory Affairs CMC Conference Designed to Maximize Learning and Engagement

Date: June 15-17, 2021Virtual EventEvent Highlights The conference aims to ensure compliant pre-market and post-market operations The event will feature case studies, panel discussions, and presentations by 15+ industry professionals holding senior positions at various pharmaceutical and biotechnology companiesAttendees should expect to get their unique needs addressed as the program includes Q&A sessions after every discussionThere will be 30-minute virtual networking sessions daily As an organizer…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 9:15 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Establishes Strong Position, Portfolio in Growing Market

Marijuana sales in Michigan hit record $115.4 million in March, more than twofold increase over March 2020U.S. marijuana markets forecasted to reach an estimated $45.9 billion in annual sales by 2025HENC focused on developing “largest vertically integrated cannabis company the world has ever known” The numbers being reported in Michigan’s cannabis space are impressive, and companies operating in the state, such as Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC),…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 9:00 am

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (OTCQB: CLXPF) to Sponsor Kernel Flow, Ketamine Feasibility Study

Feasibility study is designed to measure ketamine’s psychedelic effect on cerebral cortex hemodynamicsCybin, Kernel working together to leverage proprietary Kernel Flow device for psychedelic-based studies and clinical trialsKetamine is a dissociative injected anesthetic that blocks sensory perception Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (OTCQB: CLXPF) has announced a key step forward in its focus on progressing psychedelic therapeutics. The company will be sponsoring a feasibility study of the…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 9:00 am

Imagin Medical Inc. (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) on Course for Private Demonstrations of the i/Blue Imaging System(TM) at the American Urological Association Annual Conference in September

Further refinement of if the i/Blue Imaging System will incorporate changes intended to meet critical verification requirements established through benchmark testing of competitive systems as well as feedback from preliminary meetings with the FDABladder cancer is anticipated to cause over 1,000,000 physician consultations per year, resulting in $4 billion in total costs for bladder cancer treatment and managementImagin Medical plans to complete its proprietary i/Blue…

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Friday Jun 11, 2021 - 5:14 am

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Celebrates Revival of High-volume UAE Sales, Retail Expansion Through Proposed Apothecanna Acquisition

Health and wellness CBD-based probiotics distributor HempFusion Wellness, Inc. recently announced an agreement to acquire CBD brand pioneer Apothecanna’s holding companyThe deal will give HempFusion an additional 1,800 retail outlets for its brand, notably in CVS stores, to supplement the 4,000 retail locations HempFusion already uses in all 50 statesApothecanna’s sales revenues during 2020 were more than $4 million — double HempFusion’s historical revenueHempFusion also…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 10:44 am

Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) to Present at H.C. Wainwright’s Upcoming Virtual Psychedelics Conference

Tryp Therapeutics’ Chairman and CEO Greg McKee will present at the virtual Psychedelics in Psychiatry and Beyond Conference planned for Thursday, June 17, 2021As part of his presentation, McKee will discuss Tryp’s business and its pipeline, which includes its proprietary psilocybin-centered drug development programTryp will present alongside other pharmaceutical companies leading research in psychedelic-assisted therapeutics Psychedelics have increasingly drawn the attention of different players and…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 10:31 am

Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) Earns BUY Rating, Coverage from Fundamental Research Corp

New report cites new management, very good customer ratings and record revenue in initiating CHAL coverageChalice Brands acquisition of Homegrown Oregon also notedCHAL’s consistent increase in financial numbers key to BUY rating as well A recent Fundamental Research Corp. report has initiated coverage of Chalice Brands (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) with a BUY rating and a fair value estimate of C$2.46 (https://ibn.fm/W7HfD). CHAL closed at…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 10:05 am

United Medical Equipment Business Solutions Network Inc. May Offer Response to US Prescription Drugs Price Crisis; Provides GoodRx Functionality within its Medication Management App

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than any other nation in the world; prices keep increasingPatients pay about 14% of prescription drug costs out of pockets; around 20% report not being able to complete a prescribed course of medicine due to costsUME's committed to providing consumers better access to the healthcare they need; its Medication Management App features GoodRx in-built functionality enabling them to view…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 9:51 am

Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Poised to Offer Brain Monitoring Solution as Research Shows Neurological Findings in COVID-19 Long-Haulers

Most extensive research to date reports significant neurological problems in patients who suffered from so-called long-haul COVID-19Neurological issues range from mild to more severe such as cognitive impairment, which affects around 20% of these patientsBRSF appears poised to be part of the solution as long-haulers need monitoring so that doctors can assess if they have neurological disorders The neurological and psychiatric aftermath of COVID-19 has…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 9:00 am

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) to Capitalize on Fast-Growing Global CBD Market

HempFusion Wellness Inc. offers a full line of CBD products for consumers and medical professionals, via subsidiaries Probulin Probiotics, HF Labs, and Biome Research Probulin finished 2020 as one of the fastest growing probiotic brand in the United States according to Spins DataBrightfield Group named HempFusion the #2 most recognized CBD brand in AmericaCompany’s visibility further increased by recent participation in a groundbreaking ValidCare study on…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 9:00 am

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Reports on the Medical Benefits of the “Munchies”

Reported on the therapeutic benefit of munchies for nausea and vomitingRecorded over 14,500 sessions from patients seeking relief from nausea Munchies are a medical benefit for those going through chemotherapy or diagnosed with cachexia, also known as a wasting disorder RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH), the leading data technology company in plant-based medicine, collects data through its IoT dose-measuring devices and AI analytics. Recently the company reported…

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Thursday Jun 10, 2021 - 9:00 am

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX) Featured in Virtual Coverage of LD Micro’s Invitational XI

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced rechargeable lithium-ion energy storage solutions for lift trucks and other industrial equipment including airport ground support equipment (GSE), energy storage for solar applications, and industrial robotic applications. Flux Power’s LiFT Packs, including the proprietary battery management system (BMS), provide customers with a better performing, more environmentally friendly, and lower total cost alternative, in…

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