Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Soarce develops advanced materials derived from plants to decarbonize performance apparel. They replace synthetic materials with a multifunctional seaweed-based solution, creating high-performing, plastic-free leathers and fabrics that protect against fire, UV, and chemical exposure.

Founded in 2020, SunGreenH2 specializes in developing high-performance electrolysers using nanotechnology and advanced materials. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Melbourne and London, the company produces green hydrogen at low cost for industries, mobility, and energy storage.

QurCan Therapeutics develops nanotechnology-based drug delivery platforms for precision medicine in solid-tumor cancer therapy. Their platform efficiently delivers drugs, antibodies, and RNA to hard-to-reach tumors, including the brain, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

Stockholm Water Technology specializes in the development and design of innovative solutions for clean and sustainable water management. The company focuses on capacitive deionization-based water desalination technology, which employs nanotechnology-enabled materials and smart engineering. This patented approach offers a membrane-free alternative for water purification that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. By integrating advanced hardware and software, Stockholm Water Technology enhances system intelligence while ensuring exceptionally high water recovery rates and minimal energy consumption. The company aims to provide clients with sustainable technologies for effective water cleansing and desalination.

Kraken Sense develops an automated pathogen detection platform that uses cutting-edge nanotechnology and IoT-enabled dashboard for real-time bacterial contamination monitoring.

Nfinite Nanotech specializes in advanced material science, utilizing open-air atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology to create functional nanomaterials. The company accelerates innovation in sustainable packaging, batteries, and photovoltaics by producing large-area, high-quality, ultrathin films at a significantly faster pace than conventional methods.

SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.

NanoTess is a company focused on commercializing nanotechnology solutions to address health-related needs. It develops advanced wound care products, including formulations based on solid-state heterogeneous biocatalysts that optimize natural wound healing, reduce inflammation, and provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection within a protective matrix, enabling healthcare providers to manage acute and chronic wounds more effectively and improve patient outcomes.

Nanochon is developing an implantable, 3D-printed cartilage implant designed to replace damaged cartilage and promote new tissue growth in joints, with a focus on knee damage. The device combines 3D printing and a novel nanomaterial to enable on-demand, cost-effective solutions intended to restore joint function and improve outcomes for young and active patients.

En Solución specializes in modernizing food safety by integrating innovative technologies with advanced sensing and control processes. The company is currently developing a high-concentration nano bubble generating device, designed to enhance the efficacy of pathogen-killing agents while ensuring safer delivery and control systems.

Summit Nanotech Corporation is a Calgary-based cleantech company developing direct lithium extraction technology for lithium producers, with modular systems designed for scalable deployment and a focus on sustainable, water-efficient operations. Founded in 2018, it collaborates with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina to reduce environmental impact and lower costs compared with traditional methods.

Edgehog develops anti-reflection technology for electronic displays. It has identified a scalable approach to fabricate bio-inspired nanostructures directly on native glass or plastic substrates to achieve uniform anti-reflectivity across the visible spectrum, eliminating glare in diverse environments. By patterning the substrate, Edgehog delivers low reflectance across the spectrum and improves outdoor readability. The technology targets smartphones and wearables such as smartwatches, reducing the need for high brightness while preserving contrast, which can extend battery life. The company frames its solution as applicable to all electronic displays, aiming to enhance viewing experiences in bright conditions.

Founded in 2015, Arylla specializes in nanotechnology-based invisible ink for authenticating luxury goods. It offers a platform that enables luxury brands to apply its ink during production, allowing resellers to verify product authenticity using smartphones.

FluoretiQ is a medical device company developing rapid bacterial detection systems to enable early diagnosis and targeted treatment of infections. Its technology combines proprietary nanomaterials and optical sensing with advances in glycan chemistry and quantum optics to identify bacterial pathogens quickly, enabling clinicians to prescribe effective antibiotics on the same day. The company has developed a rapid diagnostic platform designed for easy use in primary care and hospital settings, with the goal of improving diagnostic speed and antibiotic selection. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Carbonova develops carbon nanofibers and a technology platform to enhance performance with sustainable and economical carbon materials. Its proprietary chemical process converts carbon dioxide and waste heat from power plants into high-strength carbon fiber, enabling industries to transform greenhouse gas feedstocks into valuable solid commodities.

BioHybrid Solutions is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing advanced nanoarmored protein-polymer conjugates. The company focuses on tailoring the activity and stability of proteins and enzymes for various applications. Utilizing atom transfer radical polymerization chemistry, BioHybrid Solutions precisely grows polymers from the surface of proteins, enhancing their functionality. Through its research and development efforts, the company aims to provide innovative alternatives for therapeutics and protein engineering, ultimately contributing to advancements in medical treatments.

Evercloak is a Waterloo, Canada-based materials company that develops ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films for cleantech applications. It employs a low-cost manufacturing platform to produce continuous coatings and ultra-thin membranes, enabling energy-efficient technologies across oil and gas, nuclear, energy, mining and agriculture sectors. The company aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by cooling buildings without warming the planet, delivering solutions that improve indoor comfort and support sustainable building operations.

Nomic is a bioengineering company developing the nELISA platform for measuring proteins at scale and high throughput. They offer protein profiling solutions empowering scientists to decide experiment scope and scale.

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.

QurCan Therapeutics develops nanotechnology-based drug delivery platforms for precision medicine in solid-tumor cancer therapy. Their platform efficiently delivers drugs, antibodies, and RNA to hard-to-reach tumors, including the brain, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

NoPo Nanotechnologies aims to make space travel more accessible by mass-producing Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs), an ideal material for spacecraft construction due to its high strength, radiation resistance, and low weight. The company's proprietary NoPo HiPCO technology enables consistent production of SWNTs at scale.

SaluTech is a medical technology company specializing in the development of a conductive biomaterial (CBM) for treating atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Their innovative, non-toxic, biocompatible, and long-lasting nano-membrane is designed to reduce and potentially eliminate arrhythmia, providing a safe and effective solution for healthcare professionals.

Graphite Innovation & Technologies develops sustainable marine coatings for ships by applying nanotechnology to create durable, environmentally friendly paints that reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s marine coating systems are designed to be hydrophobic and hard, discouraging marine growth and minimizing hull drag as vessels pass through water. Its solutions aim to deliver peak vessel efficiency while avoiding harmful leaching substances common in traditional coatings. In addition to coatings for seafaring vessels, the company explores advanced engineered materials based on graphene and related nanomaterials to lower production costs and enable customized performances aligned with customers’ sustainability objectives. With existing ocean-going ships utilizing its technology, Graphite Innovation & Technologies seeks to ramp production worldwide and position itself as a disruptor in the marine coatings market by combining high-performance materials with environmentally responsible formulations.

Founded in 2017, Mekonos specializes in the development of gene and cell therapies. The company designs integrated system-on-a-chip technology to create predictive models for discovery and development, and operates a proprietary cell-engineering platform based on scalable silicon technology.

NanoQuan Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced nanocomposite materials. The firm focuses on creating innovative materials with exceptional electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties, catering to various industries, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Utilizing a proprietary dispersion-mixing technology, NanoQuan effectively incorporates nano-fillers into a diverse range of host materials, allowing for customized solutions to meet specific industry requirements at competitive prices.

Interface Fluidics is an international technology company specializing in innovative reservoir fluid analysis services. Utilizing proprietary nanofluidic technology, the company helps energy industries better understand their reservoirs, enabling more confident production decisions.

ICSPI Corp. is a Canadian company, founded in 2007 and based in Waterloo, that specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced nanoscale imaging tools. The company utilizes a CMOS-MEMS technology platform to produce innovative scanning probe instruments, including its flagship nGauge Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). ICSPI's products cater to educational, research, and industrial applications, offering solutions that miniaturize and simplify the operation of nanoscale metrology instruments. Their product line includes various AFM models and components, which are aimed at enhancing the development of future materials and devices. Through its cutting-edge technology, ICSPI is committed to transforming the landscape of nanoscale imaging and measurement.

H2nanO develops sustainable water treatment technologies for the resources sector. Founded in 2015, it specializes in low-energy solutions such as floating light-activated catalysts and solar-powered evaporation enhancement.