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Pinterest Launches Fund in Partnership with SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios to Elevate Cultural Healing Practices that Improve Young People’s Mental Health

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Called the “Hidden Healing Fund,” it aims to unlock the power of collective impact by galvanizing corporate partners to leverage capital to combat the youth mental health crisis in historically marginalized communities

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, Pinterest is proud to announce the launch of the Hidden Healing Fund, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating diverse cultural healing practices that positively impact the mental health of young people. SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios (MTV) joins as the founding media partner, underscoring a shared commitment to driving youth mental health action.

In its inaugural year, 2024, the Hidden Healing Fund will pilot an initial collective investment of $1 million toward community organizations employing culturally-led approaches to address mental health challenges for young people. Brands committed to improving mental health are invited to combine their unique resources to help bridge gaps in accessibility and foster innovative solutions beyond traditional models of care.

The initiative draws inspiration from an idea created by four young mental health leaders at the MTV Mental Health Youth Action Forum in 2022 at the White House, which Pinterest participated in alongside First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Ambassador Susan Rice, and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. The idea, which came out of an MTV incubation program, went on to become a pioneering digital video series in partnership with the founding young leaders: Mahmoud Khedr, Ayanna Kelly, Maddox Guerilla, and Kheira Bekkadja, collectively known as the Hidden Healers. The digital series,–which launched in October 2022 and has since reached more than 10 million people – shines a spotlight on culturally grounded healing practices from BIPOC communities by showcasing how healing can emerge from diverse traditions and cultural practices and highlighting the importance of inclusivity and representation in mental health narratives.

By harnessing the collective resources of leading brands, the Hidden Healing Fund seeks to take this idea a step further by infusing capital into existing community-based practices rooted in culture and connection that have demonstrated profound efficacy in supporting young people’s mental health, particularly in underserved communities. The AAKOMA Project’s 2023 State of Mental Health for Youth of Color Report found that while over half of youth and young adults reported experiencing moderate to severe depression and/or anxiety, 30% who reported needing treatment did not receive it. Moreover, the severe lack of BIPOC mental health professionals—only 10.4% of practicing psychiatrists are Black, Latino or Native American — exacerbates these disparities. The Hidden Healing Fund acknowledges the challenges many young people face in accessing traditional mental health services, from long wait times to financial barriers, and elevates diverse community-led solutions to address a critical need.

“We are thrilled to convert the inspiration from the Hidden Healers and our involvement at the Mental Health Youth Action Forum two years ago to now launch this collective fund with SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and other corporate partners,” said Malik Ducard, Chief Content Officer at Pinterest. “Together, we are leveraging our collective influence to uplift culturally-led mental health resources that support young people by honoring their unique identities and communities.”

“Two years ago, we were honored to bring 30 young leaders to the White House to present their ideas for how to address the youth mental health crisis in historically marginalized communities and today, we are incredibly proud to see one of those ideas become a reality,” said Brianna Cayo Cotter, SVP of Social Impact at SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios. “Thanks to the Pinterest team for making this commitment possible, and to the Hidden Healers for the creativity, leadership, and heart that they continue to bring to this effort.”

“I am passionately dedicated to supporting the Hidden Healing Fund and the Hidden Healers, who are realizing the vision of a healthier, more equitable future,” said psychologist, researcher and Founder of The AAKOMA Project, Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. “The AAKOMA Project’s 2023 State of Mental Health for Youth of Color report highlights the mental health challenges diverse youth face and charts a course for their support with an intersectional lens. The Hidden Healers and the Hidden Healing Fund carry this torch forward, pioneering efforts to meet ALL young people in the context of their own lives and stories by placing cultural relevance at the forefront of emotional healing work, right where it belongs.”

“Culture-first approaches offer different arrangements. They don’t focus on diagnoses, symptoms, or problem lists. Instead, they provide relationships and outlets to explore our grief, express our rage, uplift others, and find our joy,” said Dr. Michael Fu, Co-founder, culture therapy. “They provide opportunities to place our narrative in context with millions of other narratives through time. They provide a realization that each and every one of us is a producer of health. The Hidden Healing Fund is a vital call to action to celebrate and prioritize these approaches.”

“We’re ecstatic to have inspired the development of the pioneering Hidden Healing Fund. The creation of the Hidden Healing Fund marks a significant step forward investing in solutions for BIPOC youth that center & honor their identity, culture, and communities. As an Egyptian-American Muslim who went through a decade of suffering in silence and struggling to find culturally-relevant mental health resources, I know that the organizations that will be the beneficiaries of this work offer the type of healing solutions that I wish I had access to—solutions that will provide so many young people with hope and accessibility at a time where despair and mental health challenges are at an all-time high,” said Mahmoud Khedr, Co-founder of Hidden Healers.

“As a young trans person who grew up with little to no mental health resources in my community, this fund will have a catalytic impact on marginalized communities and the world at large, by centering the communities who have been historically left out of the conversation. Our hope is that queer and BIPOC youth see their cultural practices represented and uplifted and know that they’re not alone and that there is support. This innovative approach will catalyze the growth of organizations that have long been undervalued, powering a future where everyone can thrive,” said Maddox Guerrilla, Co-founder of Hidden Healers.

The Hidden Healing Fund invites further collaboration and support from brands passionate about advancing young people’s mental health through culturally-led strategies. For brands wanting to learn more about the Hidden Healing Fund, please email hiddenhealingfund@raiseforgood.com.

About Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas, and shop products—all in a positive place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest launched in 2010 and has over half a billion monthly active users worldwide.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, Tulsa King, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few. SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios uses its reach for social impact, spearheading broad change-driven coalitions through its Mental Health is Health and youth voter access initiatives.

About the Hidden Healers
Hidden Healers is a first-of-its-kind digital video series that elevates, uplifts and centers culturally grounded healing practices from BIPOC communities to show how healing can come from many unexpected places, including our own traditions and cultural practices. This digital series was created in partnership with Maddox, Mahmoud, Ayanna, and Kheira who developed and presented the idea at MTV Entertainment’s Mental Health Youth Action Forum in 2022. The campaign has reached over 10M+ people and was recently nominated for 4 Shorty awards.

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Amid Rising Costs and Surgical Disruptions in ASCs, NorthStar Anesthesia Strengthens Focus on ASC Partnerships

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With 17 new ASC partnerships nationwide to date in 2026, NorthStar Anesthesia emphasizes proactive patient assessment, reliable staffing, and clinical consistency to help surgery centers reduce preventable cancellations and maximize surgical capacity.

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face mounting financial pressures, staffing challenges, and increasingly complex patient needs, anesthesia has emerged as a critical partner in their ability to operate efficiently and sustainably. NorthStar Anesthesia is addressing these challenges through a dedicated ASC model designed to reduce preventable case cancellations, improve surgical throughput, and help centers make the most of their existing operating room capacity.

NorthStar celebrates 17 new ASC partnerships nationwide to date in 2026.

“The challenge for ASCs today isn’t simply finding anesthesia coverage. It’s ensuring that coverage translates into reliable surgical capacity,” said Cindy Myers, Vice President of ASC Operations at NorthStar Anesthesia. “When cases are cancelled unnecessarily or operating rooms aren’t running as planned, the impact extends well beyond the anesthesia department. Our focus is on helping centers address those challenges systematically, so they can deliver more consistent care and operate more efficiently.”

Reducing Preventable Cancellations Through Better Preparation

One of the most significant opportunities to improve ASC performance lies in the preoperative process. When potential anesthesia concerns are not identified until the day of surgery, patients may face unexpected cancellations, surgeons lose valuable operating time, and centers absorb the cost of unused capacity.

NorthStar addresses this challenge through ASC-specific pre-anesthesia testing (PAT) guidelines and standardized clinical protocols designed to identify potential issues earlier, facilitate appropriate patient optimization, and support consistent decision-making across the surgical process.

“In ambulatory surgery, the decisions made before the patient arrives are often just as important as those made in the operating room,” said Gajan Mahendran, MD, Vice President of Physician Services at NorthStar Anesthesia. “A consistent, evidence-based approach to preoperative assessment helps us identify risks earlier, determine which patients are appropriate for the ASC setting, and address potential barriers to surgery in advance. That means fewer last-minute surprises and a better experience for patients, surgeons, and facilities.”

Aligning Anesthesia Resources With Surgical Demand

Alongside clinical challenges, ASCs are navigating a changing economic environment. In a recent Becker’s ASC Review interview, NorthStar CEO Adam Spiegel noted that approximately 80% of ASCs in NorthStar’s network now require anesthesia stipends, compared with just 10% to 15% before the pandemic.

As anesthesia costs rise, ensuring that staffing levels align with actual surgical demand has become increasingly important. NorthStar works with ASC partners to develop staffing models that reflect each facility’s case mix, surgical volume, and operating requirements. “Adding anesthesia resources doesn’t automatically improve performance if those resources aren’t aligned with the center’s surgical volume,” Myers said. “We work closely with our partners to understand their schedules, case mix, and operational needs so we can build a model that supports both reliable access to care and financial sustainability.”

Combining National Resources With Local Clinical Expertise

As ASCs take on a greater share of surgical procedures, the demands placed on anesthesia providers are becoming more complex. Smaller or locally managed anesthesia groups may face challenges maintaining consistent coverage, recruiting clinicians, or investing in standardized clinical and operational processes.

NorthStar’s model combines local clinical leadership with national recruiting capabilities, dedicated ASC operations expertise, and established quality guidelines. This infrastructure helps support continuity of care, consistent clinical practices, and the flexibility to respond to changes in surgical demand.

The approach is reflected in NorthStar’s expanding ASC partnerships.  To date in 2026 alone, NorthStar has added 17 ASC partnerships, including CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Norfolk, Virginia; Stony Point Surgery Center and West Creek Surgery Center, both part of MedRVA Healthcare in Richmond, Virginia; an Orthopedic Surgery Center in Wisconsin; Eye Surgery Center of Homewood in Homewood, Alabama; and The Toledo Clinic ASC in Toledo, Ohio.

These partnerships reflect the growing importance of anesthesia providers that can address both the clinical and operational needs of outpatient surgery centers.

To learn more and to request a confidential anesthesia program assessment, please contact James Bagliani, Director of Business Development, NorthStar Anesthesia at james.bagliani@northstaranesthesia.com. 

About NorthStar Anesthesia

NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 healthcare client sites across more than 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its care team approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance.

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Dimethylaminopropylamine Market to Reach USD 731.9 Million by 2035 on Surfactant and Epoxy Demand, Credence Research Finds

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LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Credence Research Inc. has added the “Dimethylaminopropylamine Market – Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2025–2035” study to its market intelligence portfolio. The report examines market value, segmentation, demand drivers, regional dynamics, competition and recent industry developments.

The dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market was valued at USD 452.6 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 731.9 million by 2035, representing a 4.92% compound annual growth rate over 2025–2035, according to Credence Research. The firm estimates 2026 revenue at USD 474.3 million. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest modeled geographic share at 44.0% in 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at 5.88% annually. Market sizes, regional shares and segment shares are Credence Research estimates rather than independently audited industry totals.

Key Takeaways

The market is forecast to increase from USD 452.6 million in 2025 to USD 731.9 million by 2035, with a reported CAGR of 4.92%.Asia Pacific led the modeled 2025 geography with 44.0%; Asia Pacific has the fastest forecast geographic growth of 5.88%.By application, Surfactants accounted for 61.0% of modeled 2025 value, while Epoxy curing agents is forecast to grow at 5.66% a year.By end-use industry, Personal care and cosmetics accounted for 44.0% of modeled 2025 value, while Paints, coatings and composites is forecast to grow at 5.61% a year.The market definition excludes adjacent product or transaction value where that spending is outside the report’s measured scope.

Scope & Segmentation – Dimethylaminopropylamine Market

The study values sales of 3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine, an amine intermediate produced from dimethylamine and acrylonitrile. Included uses span betaine and amine-oxide surfactants, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane catalysts, water treatment chemicals, agrochemical intermediates and lubricant additives. Finished surfactants, coatings and other downstream products are excluded from the DMAPA revenue estimate.

By application: Surfactants (betaines and amine oxides); Epoxy curing agents; Polyurethane catalysts; Water treatment chemicals; Agrochemical intermediates; Fuel and lubricant additives; Others.By end-use industry: Personal care and cosmetics; Home care and institutional cleaning; Paints, coatings and composites; Water treatment; Agriculture; Automotive and lubricants.By geography: Asia Pacific; Europe; North America; Latin America; Middle East and Africa.

Read the complete report and request a sample: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/dimethylaminopropylamine-market 

Why This Report Matters

The study distinguishes a narrowly defined revenue pool from adjacent activity that can inflate comparisons between research estimates. This helps strategy teams compare suppliers, customer budgets and product categories on a consistent basis.The base-year segment mix identifies where current purchasing is concentrated, while the modeled faster-growing categories help evaluate investment timing and market entry.Geographic shares are proprietary estimates; company and regulatory announcements are used to explain demand mechanisms, not to independently verify global market totals.

Market Overview
The study values sales of 3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine, an amine intermediate produced from dimethylamine and acrylonitrile. Included uses span betaine and amine-oxide surfactants, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane catalysts, water treatment chemicals, agrochemical intermediates and lubricant additives. Finished surfactants, coatings and other downstream products are excluded from the DMAPA revenue estimate.

DMAPA is a building block for cocamidopropyl betaine and related surfactants used in shampoos, body washes and dishwashing products. Producers serving consumer brands require consistent quality and supply, so the largest application tends to support repeat orders rather than episodic equipment-style purchases.

The outlook reflects expected changes in customer adoption, procurement, technology and regulation. It should be read as a modeled scenario, not as a guarantee of sales or company performance.

Key Attributes

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Base year

2025

Historical reference

2018–2025

2025 market size

USD 452.6 million

2026 estimate

USD 474.3 million

2035 market forecast

USD 731.9 million

Reported CAGR

4.92% (2025–2035)

Geographic scope

Global

Primary source

https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/dimethylaminopropylamine-market

Segmentation

By application
The study divides this category into surfactants (betaines and amine oxides); epoxy curing agents; polyurethane catalysts; water treatment chemicals; agrochemical intermediates; fuel and lubricant additives; others. Surfactants led the 2025 value mix with 61.0%. Epoxy curing agents is the fastest-growing modeled subsegment at 5.66% a year. These shares represent Credence Research model outputs, not audited supplier sales.

By end-use industry
The study divides this category into personal care and cosmetics; home care and institutional cleaning; paints, coatings and composites; water treatment; agriculture; automotive and lubricants. Personal care and cosmetics led the 2025 value mix with 44.0%. Paints, coatings and composites is the fastest-growing modeled subsegment at 5.61% a year. These shares represent Credence Research model outputs, not audited supplier sales.

Market Growth Drivers

Mild cleansing formulas sustain high-volume demand
DMAPA is a building block for cocamidopropyl betaine and related surfactants used in shampoos, body washes and dishwashing products. Producers serving consumer brands require consistent quality and supply, so the largest application tends to support repeat orders rather than episodic equipment-style purchases.

Epoxy hardeners provide a faster-growth outlet
DMAPA-based amidoamines are used in epoxy curing systems for floors, protective coatings and composite applications. Wind blade production and industrial maintenance provide additional demand. The report models epoxy curing agents as the fastest-growing application, although their value starts below surfactants.

Capacity integration shapes producer economics
The chemical route depends on dimethylamine and acrylonitrile, making feedstock access and energy costs important. Integrated producers can manage these inputs and purity requirements more directly, while regional buyers value dependable supply and local technical support.

Regional Analysis
Asia Pacific held 44.0% of modeled 2025 revenue, while Asia Pacific is expected to record the fastest regional growth at 5.88%. The allocation follows the study’s defined buyer or provider-revenue scope.

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific represented 44.0% of modeled 2025 market value. China hosts extensive betaine and epoxy manufacturing and new intermediate capacity. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Europe
Europe represented 23.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Specialty formulations and high-purity specifications sustain demand. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

North America
North America represented 21.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Personal care, coating and water treatment buyers support a mature market. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Latin America
Latin America represented 7.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Brazilian and Mexican cleaning and personal care production expands. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Middle East and Africa
Middle East and Africa represented 5.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Industrial chemicals and water treatment provide emerging outlets. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Market Challenges

Input prices and possible overcapacity
Changes in acrylonitrile and dimethylamine costs can pressure margins. New Asian capacity could also exceed near-term demand, creating price competition, especially for producers that lack integrated feedstock or differentiated purity grades.

Handling and product-purity requirements
DMAPA is a hazardous industrial intermediate requiring careful handling. Residual amines in downstream betaines can create sensitization concerns, so cosmetics customers increasingly emphasize analytical control, specifications and supplier qualification.

Future Outlook
Asia Pacific should remain the main production and demand center, with surfactants anchoring volume and epoxy applications contributing above-average growth. Supplier positioning will depend on feedstock integration, reliable logistics, high-purity grades and the pace at which new capacity is absorbed.

Competitive Landscape
BASF and Eastman Chemical are identified as integrated DMAPA producers, while Zhangjiagang Feixiang Chemical and Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical participate in Chinese production. Huntsman is relevant to downstream amine chemistry. Solvay, Evonik and Kao are better described as converters or customers for DMAPA-based surfactants rather than direct merchant DMAPA producers. No credible company-specific DMAPA revenue ranking is available.

Key Players
BASF; Eastman Chemical; Zhangjiagang Feixiang Chemical; Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical; Huntsman (downstream derivatives); Solvay (surfactants); Evonik (surfactants); Kao (surfactants)

Recent Developments

Oct. 16, 2025: BASF said the July start-up of expanded DMAPA production in Nanjing nearly doubled the site’s annual capacity and raised BASF’s global DMAPA capacity by more than 20% to approximately 85,000 metric tons.July 2025: As part of the same Nanjing project, BASF expanded polyetheramine capacity by about 25%. This is a related amine-chain investment, not an additional DMAPA plant.

Report Coverage
The study provides market estimates for 2025 and 2035, a 2026 interim estimate, analysis of the defined product and service scope, segment and geographic revenue shares, demand drivers, technology changes, competitive roles, constraints and recent dated developments. The reported CAGR and regional shares are based on Credence Research’s market model. Company announcements are contextual evidence and should not be interpreted as independent verification of the forecast.

Read the complete report and request a sample: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/dimethylaminopropylamine-market 

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Credence Research Inc. is a global market intelligence and consulting firm founded in 2015. It provides quantitative market research, competitive intelligence and strategic advisory services to businesses, investors and other organizations. Its research draws on primary and secondary information, industry interviews and structured market models.

The firm analyzes market size, growth drivers, segmentation, regional opportunities, supply chains and competitive positioning across industrial, technology, energy, health care and consumer markets. Its studies help clients evaluate strategic and investment decisions with documented assumptions and industry context.

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Misty Ventures and Aplicata Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Pursue Canadian Defence Opportunities

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Together, Aplicata and Misty Ventures will leverage their respective expertise, networks, and resources to support the commercialization of innovative technologies and help bring impactful solutions to government and public-sector markets.

SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Misty Ventures, the economic development arm of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, and Aplicata Technologies, a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications, today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a strategic partnership focused on pursuing and strengthening Canadian defence market opportunities.

“Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.” Mohammad Darwish, CEO of Aplicata.

Aplicata and Misty Ventures have agreed to form a Saskatchewan-based joint venture to develop and commercialize electronic warfare (EW), signals intelligence (SIGINT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies for Canadian defence.

The joint venture will deliver solutions across uncrewed aerial vehicles, aircraft, ground vehicles and naval vessels, providing the Canadian Armed Forces with a decisive operational advantage through advanced, mission-critical technology. It brings together Aplicata’s engineering, manufacturing and market expertise with Misty Ventures’ business development experience and its access to skilled talent and defence markets.

A guiding principle of the partnership is to build upon the strong business acumen, entrepreneurial capacity, and strategic vision of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and its affiliated Indigenous communities. Through this partnership, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak seeks to leverage these strengths to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s defence priorities, supporting the development of sovereign capabilities, domestic innovation, and resilient Canadian supply chains. In addition to technology licensing, Aplicata intends to support the partnership through advanced knowledge and skills development, enabling Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to further expand its participation in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem and create lasting economic opportunity.

“This partnership reflects our commitment to building long-term, sustainable economic opportunities for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and our broader community,” said Robert Daniels, Chief Executive Officer of Misty Ventures. “By combining our experience and market reach with Aplicata’s proven technology and market expertise, we believe we can create a defence sector business that delivers real value for Canada while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.”

“Aplicata brings a long history of innovation in advanced technologies for defence,” said Mohammad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Aplicata Technologies. “Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.”

About Misty Ventures

Since 2015, Misty Ventures has been the economic development entity of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, growing through strategic partnerships across Saskatchewan’s construction, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Misty Ventures continues to pursue investments and collaborations aligned with its vision, mission, and values.

www.mistyventures.ca

About Aplicata Technologies

Aplicata is a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications. We create innovative solutions engineered for performance and reliability, delivering results our customers can depend on. Rooted in a culture of collaboration and driven by a shared sense of purpose, we serve government and commercial organizations alike, pushing the boundaries of technology to enable new possibilities.

www.aplicata.com

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Media Relations, Aplicata Technologies, 1 (844) 250-6300, media@aplicata.com, www.aplicata.com

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