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Nanoprecise Sci Corp specializes in condition monitoring systems that leverage Internet of Things technology and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive maintenance across various industries. The company has developed RotationLF, a comprehensive hardware and software solution that integrates physics, material science, and data analytics to identify issues in machinery and predict the remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors are capable of capturing critical data such as RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. This innovative solution is applicable to a wide range of machinery, including pumps, motors, and turbines, serving sectors like petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Nanoprecise has gained recognition for its ability to deliver cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions that enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

NANOSentinel Technologies operates as a business-to-business platform, focusing on metal monitoring for clean technology manufacturers. The company has developed a portable device designed to detect toxic nanomaterials on workplace surfaces, specifically within the chemical manufacturing sector. This device facilitates an easy-to-use surface test that quickly identifies and quantifies contamination, thus allowing users to prevent exposure to harmful nanomaterials. By providing these monitoring solutions, NANOSentinel aims to enhance workplace safety and protect the health of workers in industries where such risks are prevalent.

Summit Nanotech Corporation is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, that specializes in innovative lithium extraction methods aimed at supporting the global energy transition. Founded in 2018, the company has developed a patented direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology that offers a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach compared to traditional extraction methods. By collaborating with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina, Summit Nanotech aims to conserve natural resources while optimizing lithium production operations. Its focus on providing cost-effective solutions positions Summit Nanotech as a key player in the lithium supply chain, addressing industry challenges while minimizing environmental impact.

Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.