Canadians John Gilman and John Prevost have invented and sold a new product that is changing the way sports is played around the world. FieldTurf, a new artificial grass for playing fields, is the next big thing in the international sports market. Used in more than 1,700 venues FieldTurf's sales are growing at 35% a year.

They attracted US$2-million in venture capital from NFL quarterbacks Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills, Boomer Easiason, John Elway and Dan Marino. Last year, they sold 70% of the company to Tarkett AG of France for US$100-million. Read more here.