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FTEX is a Montreal-based developer of next-generation smart, connected drive systems for light electric vehicles. The company provides the electronics, software and applications that control vehicle motors, all connected in real time over cellular networks to FTEX's cloud platform. Its EVionics mobile operating system enables features such as location tracking, diagnostics, security, remote locking, collision detection, service and theft insurance. FTEX aims to accelerate adoption of personal electric vehicles by delivering smart motor controllers that enhance performance, range and user experience through novel technology and standards.

Rithmik Solutions is a Montreal-based company that develops an AI-powered platform for predictive maintenance on mobile mining equipment. Its solution, including the Asset Health Analyzer, analyzes equipment health, detects deviations from a virtual model of a healthy asset, and provides insights to reduce maintenance needs and improve uptime. The platform tracks asset health to help optimize productivity and profitability in the mining sector. Founded in 2017, Rithmik Solutions serves mining operators by turning AI analytics into actionable maintenance decisions.

Ubenwa is a Montreal-based startup focused on advancing automated sound-based medical diagnostics through innovative artificial intelligence technology. The company has created a pioneering system for the rapid detection of neurological and respiratory conditions in infants, relying solely on the analysis of their cry sounds. This technology, developed in collaboration with Mila - the Québec AI Institute and the McGill University Health Center, enables healthcare providers to diagnose conditions such as birth asphyxia in a cost-effective manner. By utilizing machine learning to evaluate the amplitude and frequency patterns of infant cries, Ubenwa's solution aims to enhance primary healthcare, support clinical trials, and improve neurodevelopmental care for newborns. The team comprises award-winning scientists, engineers, and medical professionals dedicated to transforming infant healthcare through sound analysis.

InVivo AI is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development, with a particular focus on preclinical toxicology. The company has developed advanced AI methods for molecular representation, structure and ligand-based de novo design, and multiparameter optimization, enabling the creation of novel chemistry to address complex biological challenges.

Aifred Health Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing a deep-learning clinical decision support tool aimed at enhancing personalized medicine in psychiatry. Founded in 2017, Aifred Health addresses the challenges associated with the traditional trial-and-error approach to treatment selection for mental health, particularly in depression, which is a leading cause of medical impairment worldwide. The company's application software provides features such as treatment prediction, interpretability, and patient data tracking, enabling physicians to make informed decisions tailored to individual patients. By processing de-identified data, Aifred Health's AI model facilitates personalized therapeutic choices, thereby improving the likelihood of effective treatment outcomes for patients who often do not respond to initial interventions.

Founded in 2016, Merinio designs and develops cloud-based workforce automation software. Its platform streamlines labor forecasting, shift fulfillment, scheduling validation, compliance management, and communication to enhance operational efficiency, minimize costs, and improve employee satisfaction.

Imeka Solutions Inc., established in 2011 and based in Sherbrooke, Canada, specializes in medical image processing services. It provides advanced MRI-based techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging, tractography, and free water imaging to clients including neurologists, clinicians, and pharmaceutical researchers. Imeka's platform leverages deep learning algorithms and high-resolution MRI structures to quantify and understand brain connectivity, particularly white matter, aiding in neuroinflammation and demyelination research.

Nanogrande is a Montreal-based developer of additive manufacturing systems that specializes in high-definition manufacturing for the 4.0 industrial revolution. The company has pioneered a patented process that enables the production of particle layers as thin as one nanometre, resulting in the world's first nanoscale 3D printer. This innovative technology allows for the creation of ultra-high-resolution and precision parts using a diverse range of materials, including metals, polymers, and ceramics. By offering unparalleled design freedom and intricate detail, Nanogrande's solutions cater to industries needing complex objects while potentially reducing production costs by up to 50%. The company's advancements position it to capture significant opportunities in the rapidly growing markets of metal injection moulding, precision metal casting, and components for microelectromechanical systems. Through its unique approach, Nanogrande is effectively bridging the fields of nanotechnology and additive manufacturing.

Contxtful Technologies is a Montreal-based analytics company that develops an AI-powered platform to measure audience context and intent through privacy-preserving sensor data from mobile devices while prioritizing user privacy. The system uses sensor signals to assess attention, viewability, and engagement, providing real-time insights to optimize digital advertising and marketing campaigns. It offers audience targeting, segmentation, and programmatic optimization, delivering measurement of ad effectiveness and performance scores for online and video content. The technology is GDPR-compliant and does not require explicit user permission, avoiding reliance on GPS, cameras, or microphones. It serves diverse industries, including Adtech, Martech, finance-related sectors, streaming, and game engines, helping publishers and advertisers improve ad monetization and campaign outcomes.

Brisk Synergies Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and development of solutions for urban planners and engineers focused on traffic movement analysis. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, with an additional office in Montréal, the company offers advanced software platforms, including BriskLUMINA and BriskVANTAGE. BriskLUMINA tracks and classifies individual road users while detecting near-misses and potentially dangerous interactions, whereas BriskVANTAGE employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to monitor real-time video data, enabling the identification of collision risks. These tools provide transportation engineers with critical insights into road safety issues, allowing for proactive measures to enhance traffic infrastructure and urban mobility. As of January 2020, Brisk Synergies operates as a subsidiary of Transoft Solutions, Inc.

Variense is a startup based in Montreal that offers Industrial IoT sensing solutions.

Shakepay Inc. is a Montreal-based technology company that specializes in financial applications aimed at helping users build wealth through cryptocurrency. Founded in 2015, Shakepay offers a platform that allows Canadians to buy and sell Bitcoin, as well as a peer-to-peer mobile wallet for secure transactions. The company's services include a VISA debit card that enables users to load and spend Bitcoin for various purposes, including point of sale transactions, ATM withdrawals, and online purchases. By providing these innovative financial tools, Shakepay aims to facilitate the use of digital currencies in everyday transactions.

Saccade Analytics Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing clinical tools for analyzing data from patients' eye and head movements during simple tasks to assess brain function. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mimi Galiana, a pioneer in the field of eye and head movement analysis, the company aims to enhance neurological care by translating advanced research into practical applications. Its flagship product, InSight, is designed for clinicians and therapists to diagnose and monitor conditions such as concussions, vestibular disorders, and other neurological issues. By harnessing decades of research, Saccade Analytics strives to provide accessible diagnostic tools that improve patient outcomes.

Audible Reality Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven three-dimensional (3D) audio solutions. The company focuses on creating immersive audio experiences by utilizing proprietary technology that processes sound through multiple channels, effectively replacing traditional stereo audio with a dynamic and personalized format. Audible Reality's innovative approach caters to the evolving needs of audio consumers and creators across streaming, mobile, and consumer device markets. Additionally, the company offers the Audible Reality Player, a device that integrates its software to provide customized audio solutions tailored to individual user preferences.

Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

ODS Medical Inc. is a Montreal-based medical device company established in 2015, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced diagnostic tools for cancer detection. The company's flagship product is an exclusive Raman spectroscopy system that enables real-time identification of tissue abnormalities across various clinical settings. By integrating innovative optical probes with sophisticated software powered by machine learning algorithms, ODS Medical aims to enhance the capabilities of physicians, allowing for critical decision-making with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Through its commitment to developing and commercializing cutting-edge technology, ODS Medical strives to revolutionize the diagnostic landscape in oncology.

Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.