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Hyperlume Inc., an avant-garde deep-tech venture based in Ottawa, Canada, is pioneering a groundbreaking ultra-low optical connectivity solution tailored for the realms of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and cutting-edge processors destined for the forefront of edge computing platforms.

SRTX is a textile manufacturer that develops and sells unbreakable stockings. The company's pantyhose is made with the same type of fiber found in bulletproof vests and climbing equipment, enabling women to find and purchase premium and stylish inner garments.

King Energy is an innovative energy company focused on delivering solar power to multi-tenant commercial properties, including shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial complexes. The company addresses the challenges associated with solar energy deployment by renting rooftop space from property owners and managing the entire process, including financing, installation, and long-term maintenance of solar infrastructure. By leveraging technology, King Energy ensures efficient management of solar programs, allowing property owners to monetize their unused roof space while providing local tenants with clean energy at a discounted rate. This approach promotes sustainability and helps businesses reduce their energy costs.

Liminal operates as a battery manufacturing intelligence provider that utilizes data and analytics. Its mission is to make electric vehicles the default option for any driver. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Parity is a software for buildings that automatically manages their energy and tracks their savings.

Soly is an international Clean Energy Tech company with a mission to make solar energy available to everyone. The company was founded in the summer of 2013 by brothers Patrick and Milan van der Meulen. The brothers were inspired at a young age by Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and have since decided to use their entrepreneurship ‘As a force for good’. The company is today one of the European market leaders in the field of decentralized energy generation and storage through solar panels, batteries and charging stations. Soly focuses on the residential and business markets and is active in the Netherlands, South Africa (2019), Belgium (2022), Germany (2023) and the United Kingdom (2023). By developing its proprietary software platform, Soly is one of the most capital-efficient energy providers, with only 140 employees across five countries. The Soly platform won a spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 in 2021. Soly is an impact driven company and since 2018 B Corp certified. B Corp is an international label for companies that strive for the highest standards of sustainability, financial transparency, and social justice.

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Trove is a leading company in the branded resale and trade-in industry, primarily based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company provides a sophisticated platform that enables brands to efficiently launch, manage, and scale their resale programs, capturing over 75% of the U.S. branded resale market. Trove's platform offers advanced tools for in-store and digital trade-ins, returns processing, and inventory management, which empower brands to connect with diverse customer demographics and optimize their resale strategies through comprehensive analytics. Trove collaborates with notable brands, including Canada Goose, Michael Kors, and Patagonia, enhancing their ability to manage non-new inventory and enabling peer-to-peer sales. As a Certified B Corporation, Trove emphasizes sustainability in retail, aiming to combine commerce with environmental responsibility and drive the industry toward a more sustainable future.

Ev.energy is a London-based smart charging software platform for electric vehicles, founded in 2018. The company specializes in energy intelligence software that connects wirelessly to various electric vehicles and Level 2 chargers. It intelligently manages the charging process in alignment with utility and network signals, aiming to make charging both cleaner and more affordable for users. Through a mobile application, Ev.energy engages customers and offers rewards, enabling them to charge their electric vehicles at home while effectively reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Winnow is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence tools aimed at reducing food waste in commercial kitchens. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company has created a platform that automatically measures food waste through smart scales placed on bins. This technology records and analyzes food waste, providing chefs with valuable data to enhance kitchen production processes and minimize waste. By implementing these digital tools, chefs can significantly cut their food waste, leading to more profitable and sustainable kitchen operations. Winnow's mission focuses on connecting chefs and creating a movement dedicated to reducing food waste while inspiring others in the culinary industry to adopt sustainable practices.

Woltair operates a digital platform focused on the heating and air conditioning sectors, streamlining the entire installation and service process. The platform digitizes various stages, including lead generation, sales, installation, and after-sales support. It offers a comprehensive range of services related to heating and cooling systems, such as heat pumps, gas boilers, electric boilers, solar panels, and air conditioning units. Customers can track their orders from the initial inquiry through the offer creation, material preparation, installation, and ongoing maintenance, all within a single platform. This approach enhances efficiency and simplifies the customer experience in managing heating and air conditioning solutions.

Liminal operates as a battery manufacturing intelligence provider that utilizes data and analytics. Its mission is to make electric vehicles the default option for any driver. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Scythe Robotics is a robotics company that develops autonomous machines to tackle challenges in unstructured outdoor environments. Scythe aims to provide advanced and sustainable autonomous technology for maintaining off-road environments safely, effectively, and responsibly. Founded in 2018, Scythe is headquartered in Longmont, Colorado.

Xeal specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for apartments, condominiums, and workplaces. The company provides an integrated system that encompasses installation, cloud-based management, and a user-friendly mobile application. This application enables users to locate, track, and reserve charging stations, facilitating convenient access to charging services. Additionally, Xeal's solutions offer property owners the opportunity to generate passive income while contributing to reduced carbon emissions. By enhancing the accessibility of charging infrastructure, Xeal aims to support the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Woltair operates a digital platform focused on the heating and air conditioning sectors, streamlining the entire installation and service process. The platform digitizes various stages, including lead generation, sales, installation, and after-sales support. It offers a comprehensive range of services related to heating and cooling systems, such as heat pumps, gas boilers, electric boilers, solar panels, and air conditioning units. Customers can track their orders from the initial inquiry through the offer creation, material preparation, installation, and ongoing maintenance, all within a single platform. This approach enhances efficiency and simplifies the customer experience in managing heating and air conditioning solutions.

Emitwise Ltd is a London-based company that develops software solutions for carbon footprint management. Founded in 2019, Emitwise offers a unique platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to automatically measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions across operations and supply chains. The company's technology facilitates real-time tracking of carbon footprints, allowing organizations to implement cost-effective strategies that align with sustainability targets. Emitwise aims to empower companies to respond to the climate emergency and transition towards a net-zero carbon future by providing the necessary tools to drive emissions reductions effectively. The company has gained the trust of global businesses and is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Flashfood Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that operates a mobile app aimed at reducing food waste by connecting grocery stores with consumers seeking discounted, near-expiry surplus food. Founded in 2016, the platform allows grocery retailers in North America to sell high-quality food that might otherwise go to waste, enabling consumers to purchase these items at significantly reduced prices. By facilitating this marketplace, Flashfood has not only helped shoppers save money but has also redirected over 150 million pounds of food away from landfills. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and community support, operating as a certified B-corp with the mission of feeding families rather than contributing to food waste.

Ev.energy is a London-based smart charging software platform for electric vehicles, founded in 2018. The company specializes in energy intelligence software that connects wirelessly to various electric vehicles and Level 2 chargers. It intelligently manages the charging process in alignment with utility and network signals, aiming to make charging both cleaner and more affordable for users. Through a mobile application, Ev.energy engages customers and offers rewards, enabling them to charge their electric vehicles at home while effectively reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the fish farming industry, employing computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's smart camera system enables real-time applications such as detecting biomass, counting sea lice, and monitoring fish appetite. The accompanying web dashboard provides continuous metrics to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating these technologies, Aquabyte aims to reduce operational costs and fish mortality while promoting sustainability in aquaculture. The company’s innovative approach seeks to address the challenges faced by fish farms, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry.

Carbon America is a developer of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology aimed at significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company focuses on capturing and sequestering large volumes of carbon dioxide from industrial sources, utilizing a multi-strategy approach that emphasizes cost efficiency and rapid deployment. By combining a team of skilled engineers, developers, and financiers, Carbon America operates as a vertically integrated entity designed to scale effectively. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of CCS processes but also positions the company as a leader in the effort to combat global warming by providing solutions that are both effective and economically viable for its clients.

Zoomo is a provider of electric bikes designed specifically for gig workers in the food delivery industry, offering subscription models for ease of access. The company's range of light electric vehicles includes e-Bikes, e-Mopeds, and e-Cargo options, equipped with features such as electronic locks, GPS tracking, inbuilt alarm systems, integrated lights, fast charging, rear racks, and suspensions. These innovations provide riders with sustainable and efficient micro-mobility solutions tailored for on-demand delivery services. Zoomo aims to expand its offerings to include new categories such as parcel, mail, and grocery deliveries, as well as models that cater to individual consumers.

Xeal specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for apartments, condominiums, and workplaces. The company provides an integrated system that encompasses installation, cloud-based management, and a user-friendly mobile application. This application enables users to locate, track, and reserve charging stations, facilitating convenient access to charging services. Additionally, Xeal's solutions offer property owners the opportunity to generate passive income while contributing to reduced carbon emissions. By enhancing the accessibility of charging infrastructure, Xeal aims to support the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

Clir is a renewable energy optimization and reporting software that increases the performance and profitability of renewable plants through a cloud based platform software as a service, that integrates deep domain expertise with AI.

Emitwise Ltd is a London-based company that develops software solutions for carbon footprint management. Founded in 2019, Emitwise offers a unique platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to automatically measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions across operations and supply chains. The company's technology facilitates real-time tracking of carbon footprints, allowing organizations to implement cost-effective strategies that align with sustainability targets. Emitwise aims to empower companies to respond to the climate emergency and transition towards a net-zero carbon future by providing the necessary tools to drive emissions reductions effectively. The company has gained the trust of global businesses and is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Mosa Meat B.V. is a food technology company based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the production of cultured meat by utilizing tissue engineering techniques. Mosa Meat harvests adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing it to grow meat without the need for animal slaughter. This innovative process enables the production of products such as hamburgers and aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production. By creating real meat from animal cells, Mosa Meat contributes to a more sustainable food system, significantly lowering emissions, water usage, and land requirements while minimizing animal suffering.

SRTX is a textile manufacturer that develops and sells unbreakable stockings. The company's pantyhose is made with the same type of fiber found in bulletproof vests and climbing equipment, enabling women to find and purchase premium and stylish inner garments.

ThinkIQ Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing supply chain management. Founded in 2015 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the platform integrates disparate supply chain data with advanced modeling technology to provide granular visibility into material movements and manufacturing operations. Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, big data management, and machine learning, ThinkIQ's software enables clients to contextualize data, correlate events over time, and identify inefficiencies within their operations. This comprehensive approach allows manufacturers to achieve significant cost savings, improve customer engagement, and enhance overall operational effectiveness by reducing waste and addressing quality and safety issues.

Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the fish farming industry, employing computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's smart camera system enables real-time applications such as detecting biomass, counting sea lice, and monitoring fish appetite. The accompanying web dashboard provides continuous metrics to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating these technologies, Aquabyte aims to reduce operational costs and fish mortality while promoting sustainability in aquaculture. The company’s innovative approach seeks to address the challenges faced by fish farms, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry.

Just as technology has advanced society and delivered exciting consumer products, like Tesla cars and the iPhone, tech innovation is empowering homeowners across the country to join the New Utility Revolution. Palmetto’s clean energy marketplace and custom software tools help homeowners quickly estimate utility cost-savings and get renewable energy sources up and running, with ongoing data insights and support. For individuals, this innovation means lower utility bills, more transparency, control over energy use, increase in property value, and protection against power outages. When adopted en masse, a clean energy shift is a major step towards combating climate change and achieving American energy independence.

Span.IO designs and develops innovative residential energy storage solutions aimed at facilitating the adoption of renewable energy. The company's flagship product includes a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, providing an intuitive interface for managing home energy use. This system allows users to monitor and control energy consumption remotely through a dedicated application, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team, composed of experts in energy, software, hardware, and consumer finance, leverages their collective knowledge in power generation and system integration to create products that promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Through its technology, Span.IO aims to transform the energy sector by making home energy management more accessible and automated.

Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the discovery and production of chemicals and materials through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix's platform significantly accelerates the research cycle, condensing it from years to months. This enables scientists to discover new materials and formulate products with specific desired properties more efficiently. The company's mission emphasizes enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions to eliminate hazardous substances. By providing access to its advanced digital research and development tools, Kebotix supports partners in materials innovation and development initiatives.

Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.

Clir is a renewable energy optimization and reporting software that increases the performance and profitability of renewable plants through a cloud based platform software as a service, that integrates deep domain expertise with AI.

Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

SRTX is a textile manufacturer that develops and sells unbreakable stockings. The company's pantyhose is made with the same type of fiber found in bulletproof vests and climbing equipment, enabling women to find and purchase premium and stylish inner garments.

Parity is a software for buildings that automatically manages their energy and tracks their savings.

Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the discovery and production of chemicals and materials through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix's platform significantly accelerates the research cycle, condensing it from years to months. This enables scientists to discover new materials and formulate products with specific desired properties more efficiently. The company's mission emphasizes enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions to eliminate hazardous substances. By providing access to its advanced digital research and development tools, Kebotix supports partners in materials innovation and development initiatives.

Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the fish farming industry, employing computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's smart camera system enables real-time applications such as detecting biomass, counting sea lice, and monitoring fish appetite. The accompanying web dashboard provides continuous metrics to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating these technologies, Aquabyte aims to reduce operational costs and fish mortality while promoting sustainability in aquaculture. The company’s innovative approach seeks to address the challenges faced by fish farms, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry.

Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Morgan Solar Inc., founded in 2007, aims to create efficient and cost-effective solar technologies. The company's founder, John Paul Morgan, a Physics Engineer with expertise in optics and photovoltaics, developed an innovative optical concentration system to address challenges in existing concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Morgan Solar's initial product, the Sun Simba HCPV, targets solar farm applications, with commercial availability expected in early 2010 after demonstration installations began in 2009. Additionally, the company has introduced products like the Sun Stream Window and the Sun Block Panel for building applications, with sales anticipated to start after mid-2010. Morgan Solar also offers advanced sunlight management systems designed for both utility and architectural solar sectors, utilizing ray tracing software for modeling urban environmental factors and an IoT sensor with a data analytics portal to meet clients' energy needs.

GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

CircuitMeter has developed groundbreaking electrical energy submetering hardware, integrated with Big Data and cloud based CircuitMonitoring™ enterprise software. The advanced energy analytics represents a major step forward in comparison with current practice and is designed to analyze real time, circuit level energy usage for large organizations and portfolio managers. CircuitMeter’s software can identify unnecessary and inefficient equipment usage at the circuit level, enabling users to better manage their consumption and reduce costs. Real time notifications are included to facilitate precision maintenance, alerting staff by email when benchmarks are exceeded, or power drops to levels indicative of an operating problem.

MMB Networks Inc. specializes in providing hardware solutions, software tools, and development kits tailored for home automation and smart energy applications. The company offers RapidConnect, an embedded software platform designed to facilitate connections among various stakeholders, including telecommunications companies, home automation vendors, and utility providers. Its product lineup includes RapidConnect modules for ZigBee connectivity, USB sticks, and development boards that assist developers in integrating smart energy solutions. MMB Networks also provides desktop software platforms, such as RapidSE and RapidHA, which enable users to simulate and control smart energy and home automation networks. Additionally, the firm offers customized hardware design, contract development, and integration services, alongside support and maintenance for troubleshooting and interoperability testing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, MMB Networks operates as a subsidiary of MMB Research Inc., leveraging its expertise in wireless and embedded technologies to expedite the adoption of smart energy solutions.

GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

SPARQ Systems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of solar micro-inverter solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kingston, Canada, the company has developed advanced photovoltaic micro-inverter technology that supports the growing distributed solar market. Its flagship product, the Q1000 four-port micro-inverter, facilitates efficient power conversion. Additionally, SPARQ offers the SparqLinq wireless gateway for communication with its micro-inverters and SparqVu, a fleet management solution that provides performance data. The company employs a software-driven approach to maximize energy harvesting from solar modules while ensuring compatibility with existing power distribution networks and future smart grid systems. SPARQ has established strategic partnerships across the solar industry, collaborating with end users, installers, distributors, and manufacturers to enhance its market presence.

SPARQ Systems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of solar micro-inverter solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kingston, Canada, the company has developed advanced photovoltaic micro-inverter technology that supports the growing distributed solar market. Its flagship product, the Q1000 four-port micro-inverter, facilitates efficient power conversion. Additionally, SPARQ offers the SparqLinq wireless gateway for communication with its micro-inverters and SparqVu, a fleet management solution that provides performance data. The company employs a software-driven approach to maximize energy harvesting from solar modules while ensuring compatibility with existing power distribution networks and future smart grid systems. SPARQ has established strategic partnerships across the solar industry, collaborating with end users, installers, distributors, and manufacturers to enhance its market presence.

Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Smarter Alloys™ is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. Our unique ability to program shape memory behaviour makes it possible to create complex machine-like function in simple devices.