Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a venture capital investment firm based in Ottawa, established in 2001. The organization focuses on funding and supporting Canadian cleantech projects, helping companies advance innovative technologies to market. SDTC's investments span various sectors, including agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and waste management. By fostering the growth of these companies, SDTC aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate export opportunities while delivering environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Operating independently, SDTC collaborates with a diverse network of partners from private industry, academia, and government, both domestically and internationally, to enhance the impact of its initiatives. The organization receives funding from the Government of Canada to further its mission.
Hifi Engineering
Grant in 2020
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.
TransRail Innovation Group
Grant in 2019
TransRail Innovation Group is a technology company specializing in sensor manufacturing and data solutions for the transportation logistics sector. They focus on North America's hazardous liquids rail transportation industry, addressing economic, regulatory, health, environmental, and safety challenges. The company offers sensor engineering services to enhance rail terminal operations and improve the efficiency, visibility, and security of product transportation, while also promoting safer infrastructure.
Agar Corporation
Grant in 2017
Agar Corporation is a leading pioneer of non-nuclear, versatile, multi-phase flow meters used to optimize oil well testing and production. Agar provides innovative solutions for applications such as: heavy oil well testing, waste water treatment, automatic tank dewatering, desalters and gas liquid foam control.
Calscan Solutions
Grant in 2017
Calscan Solutions is an instrumentation and control company that manufactures downhole and sub-surface pressure recorders, flow computers, solar powered separator controls, and cyclone separators. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Medellin, Antioquia.
waterStrider Treatment
Grant in 2017
waterStrider treatment removes oil, sulphide, bacteria, metals, and suspended solids from frac water, making it reusable for a fraction of the price of current fresh water use at fracking sites. In doing so, the environmental impact and costs associated with fracking are dramatically reduced.
Acceleware Ltd. is a Canadian clean-tech company focused on developing innovative technologies for the oil and gas industry, specifically in heavy oil and oil sands production. It operates through two main segments: Radio Frequency (RF) Heating and High-Performance Computing. The RF Heating segment is dedicated to the development of RF XL, a patented low-cost, low-carbon production technology that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact while enhancing extraction efficiency. This technology does not require water or solvents and features a flexible, small physical footprint. The High-Performance Computing segment provides advanced software solutions, including seismic imaging tools and electromagnetic modeling applications, along with consulting and training services. Acceleware is committed to promoting cleaner energy production and has partnered with the Saa Dene Group to enhance the adoption of its technologies while aligning with environmental and Indigenous values. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Calgary, Acceleware is positioned at the intersection of technology and sustainability in the energy sector.
Illusense Inc. is a machine vision technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing ultra-high resolution laser-based inspection technology for internal oil and gas pipelines. This innovative approach enhances integrity management by enabling clients in the energy sector to proactively prioritize maintenance tasks and detect leaks. Illusense's platform generates detailed 3-D data sets, providing clients with critical insights into the condition of their assets. By improving pipeline maintenance services, Illusense aims to boost business productivity, optimize supply chain logistics, and enhance operational effectiveness for its corporate clients.
DarkVision
Series A in 2016
DarkVision Technologies Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing and commercializing advanced ultrasound-based imaging technology for oil and gas wells. The company's core product is a high-resolution ultrasound imaging system that can visualize the interior of multi-kilometer long wells at a sub-millimetric level, even through opaque fluids. This innovative technology enables oil and gas operators to identify and address various downhole issues, such as production tubing defects, casing corrosion, and sand screen damage, leading to informed decision-making that enhances operational efficiency, improves well integrity, and minimizes environmental impact. As of 2020, DarkVision operates as a subsidiary of Koch Engineered Solutions.
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