Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in wireless and web-based irrigation management systems, founded in 2002 by experts in agronomy and soil physics. The company designs and manufactures advanced irrigation solutions, including the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which collect vital soil and weather data, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that aids growers in managing irrigation in arid conditions. Hortau also offers Field Control Units for remote operation of irrigation valves and engines, alongside Irrolis, a cloud-based software that provides real-time data analysis for agricultural operations. Additionally, the company produces various sensors for soil tension and environmental conditions, as well as comprehensive Weather Stations to monitor climatic factors affecting crop health. With operations in the United States and a focus on enhancing crop production while reducing water and energy use, Hortau aims to support farmers in optimizing yield and productivity.

Visual Defence is a leading provider of software solutions for the government, transportation and infrastructure sectors. The company, established in 2000, provides solutions which leverage cameras to generate intelligence using fixed cameras and in-vehicle cameras. The company is a leading artificial intelligence software provider and is well known for its technology, CityROVER, which automates the detection of incidents in the municipal and transportation sectors. The company is rapidly growing with extensive services provided world-wide.

Aurea Technologies is a technology solutions company. Its technology enhances the marketing cycle to enable its users to understand their customer profiles and contexts and measure the impact of their campaigns. The company’s intelligent context and location technologies enable the construction of complete Omni-channel solutions, integrating the intelligence gained through digital channels and payment with physical environments. The company offers technology solutions such as beacon enterprise technology, virtual perimeters zillions, and enterprise integration SDKs and APIs. Additionally, the company offers retargeting and custom communication intelligence. Aurea Technologies was founded by Rodrigo Mazzilli in 2014 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

SPARK Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company focused on advancing ultra-low power wireless communications for the Internet of Things. The company has developed a high-performance wireless transceiver that significantly improves energy efficiency, reduces latency, and enhances data rates compared to existing technologies. By utilizing its patented technology, SPARK Microsystems enables the extended battery life of electronic devices, allowing clients to implement battery-less wireless operations and enhance overall efficiency. This innovation positions SPARK Microsystems as a leader in the evolving landscape of IoT communication solutions.

OSCP is producing a family of micro-scale optical-integrated Gyroscopes and 6-axis Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) that can easily deliver far better than 1°/hour performance in harsh environments reliably. However, unlike today's optical gyroscopes solutions such as FOGs (Fiber-Optic Gyro), OSCP will deliver this precision performance in a compact low-power, low-cost footprint. Compared to FOG-based IMUs, OSCP's solutions is 50x smaller, uses 8x less power, significantly cheaper, and 3x more reliable. As compared to today's low-cost, MEMS-based IMU solutions, OSCP's solutions are both dramatically higher-performance and much less sensitive to environmental effects such as Thermal Drift, Vibration induced Noise, and EMI.

HaiLa Technologies Inc. develops a wireless connectivity platform designed for remote data capture and management devices, with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company provides sensors and software that facilitate the semi-passive transmission of data using ambient waves, allowing for the broad deployment of IoT sensors within existing network infrastructures. HaiLa's products cater to various sectors, including smart homes, agriculture, industrial applications, wearables, implantable medical devices, and automotive. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Wavelite, the company rebranded to HaiLa Technologies Inc. in June 2019. It operates from its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and San Francisco, California. The company's mission is to enable sustainable scaling of IoT deployments through significant reductions in power consumption, thereby eliminating the need for sensor batteries.

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.

OSCP is producing a family of micro-scale optical-integrated Gyroscopes and 6-axis Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) that can easily deliver far better than 1°/hour performance in harsh environments reliably. However, unlike today's optical gyroscopes solutions such as FOGs (Fiber-Optic Gyro), OSCP will deliver this precision performance in a compact low-power, low-cost footprint. Compared to FOG-based IMUs, OSCP's solutions is 50x smaller, uses 8x less power, significantly cheaper, and 3x more reliable. As compared to today's low-cost, MEMS-based IMU solutions, OSCP's solutions are both dramatically higher-performance and much less sensitive to environmental effects such as Thermal Drift, Vibration induced Noise, and EMI.

Seaformatics Systems designs and manufactures power harvesting and wireless communication products for the ocean monitoring industry.

Semios specializes in providing crop management solutions for the agricultural industry. It offers a proprietary system of in-crop wireless networks coupled with remote sensors, pest monitoring, and variable rate biological pest control. This information is provided to the grower in an interface that allows the grower to reduce agricultural inputs and increase the quality of the crop produced. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in wireless and web-based irrigation management systems, founded in 2002 by experts in agronomy and soil physics. The company designs and manufactures advanced irrigation solutions, including the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which collect vital soil and weather data, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that aids growers in managing irrigation in arid conditions. Hortau also offers Field Control Units for remote operation of irrigation valves and engines, alongside Irrolis, a cloud-based software that provides real-time data analysis for agricultural operations. Additionally, the company produces various sensors for soil tension and environmental conditions, as well as comprehensive Weather Stations to monitor climatic factors affecting crop health. With operations in the United States and a focus on enhancing crop production while reducing water and energy use, Hortau aims to support farmers in optimizing yield and productivity.

SPARK Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company focused on advancing ultra-low power wireless communications for the Internet of Things. The company has developed a high-performance wireless transceiver that significantly improves energy efficiency, reduces latency, and enhances data rates compared to existing technologies. By utilizing its patented technology, SPARK Microsystems enables the extended battery life of electronic devices, allowing clients to implement battery-less wireless operations and enhance overall efficiency. This innovation positions SPARK Microsystems as a leader in the evolving landscape of IoT communication solutions.

Meta Materials is a technology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative materials for various industries. The company utilizes a comprehensive technology platform that includes holography, lithography, and wireless sensing, driven by advanced software and artificial intelligence. By focusing on sustainability and high functionality, Meta Materials enables global brands to create breakthrough products across multiple sectors, including consumer electronics, 5G communications, health and wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Its product offerings include NANOWEB, a transparent conductive film, as well as holoOPTIX, ARfusion, metaAIR, and glucoWISE, all designed to enhance performance and meet the evolving needs of its partners.

Syscor develops and manufactures automation systems and sensors. They provides wireless monitoring of acceleration, vibration, temperature, inclination, and volatile hydrocarbons. Their products include sensor hubs, field transmitters, power, sensor probes, accessories, SCADA, DCS equipment, and legacy products.

Semios specializes in providing crop management solutions for the agricultural industry. It offers a proprietary system of in-crop wireless networks coupled with remote sensors, pest monitoring, and variable rate biological pest control. This information is provided to the grower in an interface that allows the grower to reduce agricultural inputs and increase the quality of the crop produced. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in diverse applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy sources, and transportation power conversion. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power system efficiency and size limitations, enabling industries to reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency. The company serves a global market, including manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and China, with additional offices in Japan, China, and Germany. Established in 2008, GaN Systems continues to innovate in the clean technology power conversion sector.