Business Development Bank of Canada

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.

Cardinal Energy Ltd. is an oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Canada, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and production of these resources primarily in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Established in 2010, Cardinal Energy operates several key properties, including Bantry, Mitsue, House Mountain, Grande Prairie, Wainwright, and Midale. The company specializes in producing low decline light, medium, and heavy quality oil, contributing to the energy landscape of Western Canada.

Arolytics is a software company that focuses on emissions management and regulatory compliance for the energy sector. It has developed a data management platform aimed at helping energy companies optimize their emission reduction strategies. The platform specializes in the enterprise management of methane data, integrating information from various emissions sensors and automatically generating compliance reports. Additionally, Arolytics' solution offers recommendations for pollution reduction, enabling energy firms to gain valuable insights into methane measurement and achieve lower costs in their emissions reduction efforts.

Flyscan Systems Inc. is a Québec-based company established in 2015, specializing in the development of airborne technology for detecting oil leaks in pipelines. The company's innovative platform automates the identification of small oil leaks and offers various visual inspection functions tailored for the energy sector. By utilizing industrial optics and photonics systems mounted on airborne vehicles, Flyscan provides remote detection services that enable clients to monitor underground pipelines effectively. This technology helps clients promptly address any leakages, thereby mitigating potential environmental damages.

Librestream Technologies Inc. specializes in video collaboration solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly in challenging field environments. Its flagship product, the Onsight platform, allows users to conduct live video interactions, share images, and utilize onscreen telestration, facilitating communication among teams in remote locations such as offshore oil rigs or manufacturing floors. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Librestream's technology helps organizations across various sectors—including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, insurance, and government—enhance their operational efficiency. The platform enables remote diagnostics, inspections, and troubleshooting, leading to reduced downtime, decreased travel costs, improved customer service, and increased productivity. Overall, Librestream empowers businesses to connect their workforce, suppliers, and customers more effectively, contributing to a more efficient operational ecosystem.

HiFi Engineering Inc. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in the development of advanced fiber optic sensing systems, sensors, hardware, and visualization software tailored for downhole and pipeline applications. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on providing solutions for reservoir monitoring, well and pipeline integrity monitoring, and leak detection. Its product offerings include the HDS MiCro tool for downhole flow applications and the HDS MaCro system for permanent monitoring of pipelines and reservoirs. HiFi Engineering serves oil and gas service companies predominantly in North America and develops turnkey distributed fiber optic sensing platforms that encompass sensing cables, downhole tools, and various levels of acquisition and interpretation software. The company is supported by over 33 patents and maintains strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing its capabilities in delivering high-quality data for its clients.

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.

Librestream Technologies Inc. specializes in video collaboration solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly in challenging field environments. Its flagship product, the Onsight platform, allows users to conduct live video interactions, share images, and utilize onscreen telestration, facilitating communication among teams in remote locations such as offshore oil rigs or manufacturing floors. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Librestream's technology helps organizations across various sectors—including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, insurance, and government—enhance their operational efficiency. The platform enables remote diagnostics, inspections, and troubleshooting, leading to reduced downtime, decreased travel costs, improved customer service, and increased productivity. Overall, Librestream empowers businesses to connect their workforce, suppliers, and customers more effectively, contributing to a more efficient operational ecosystem.

Lithion Power Group is an integrated oil and gas service company with a product base uniquely geared to support the constantly changing drilling environment. Our focus is to increase efficiencies for our customers by integrating tools from the drilling rig to the drill bit.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.