At Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), they fund Canadian cleantech projects and coach the companies that lead them as they move their ground-breaking technologies to market. SDTC’s support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth, and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians. They are independent but don’t work alone. A big part of their role is building and sustaining networks of partners and stakeholders from private industry, academia and governments, at home and abroad. They operate at arm’s length and receive funding from the Government of Canada.
ZeroIN is a food-tech company focused on developing innovative sugar reduction technologies. It produces natural sweeteners aimed at counteracting the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption. The company's flagship product, Sweet Fiber, is designed as a scalable and cost-effective sugar substitute, appealing to consumers seeking healthier alternatives. ZeroIN's offerings include drop-in replacements derived from natural sources, which cater to the needs of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, providing healthier options for sugar substitutes.
Oneka Technologies
Grant in 2023
Oneka Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of wave-powered desalination systems that convert ocean water into potable water. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada, with a testing site in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Oneka addresses the challenges of traditional desalination, which is often costly, inefficient, and environmentally harmful. By harnessing wave energy, Oneka's technology offers a sustainable and affordable solution to water scarcity, producing fresh water with zero greenhouse gas emissions and minimal land use. This innovative approach significantly reduces water costs—by up to 75%—for coastal communities and private islands, while delivering a low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative in the growing desalination market.
VueReal
Grant in 2023
VueReal Inc. is a technology company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2016, specializing in micro-LED displays. Its core innovation, the microSolid printing platform, facilitates the integration of millions of semiconductor devices onto large-area substrates, enabling the creation of advanced smart systems. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and augmented reality systems. VueReal collaborates directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop customized solutions, addressing challenges in the transition to electric vehicles and autonomy. The company's displays are characterized by high transparency, brightness, reliability, and low power consumption. To broaden accessibility, VueReal is developing a turnkey solution for its printing technology, partnering with tool vendors, semiconductor fabs, and material companies. By licensing its technology and providing production printers along with semiconductor cartridges, VueReal aims to support both large corporations and smaller teams in creating innovative products tailored to specific customer needs.
3E Nano
Grant in 2023
3E Nano Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the development and commercialization of diamond-like carbon coatings designed to manage heat and light emission. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kitchener, the company produces optically and thermally tunable solar control coatings suitable for a range of applications, including windows, windshields, greenhouses, and other transparent media. Their low-cost, nano-thin film technology allows manufacturers to create energy-efficient products that contribute to greenhouse gas reduction. By focusing on innovative coatings for buildings and vehicles, 3E Nano aims to enhance energy management and sustainability in various industries.
Cyclic Materials
Grant in 2023
Cyclic Materials specializes in recycling services that focus on recovering rare earth elements, aiming to minimize the need for new mining and support the shift towards electric mobility and cleaner energy solutions. The company employs an innovative process to extract critical metals from landfill-bound products, which can then be reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain. By providing these recovered materials, Cyclic Materials assists industries such as wind energy, electric vehicles, and electronics in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and enhancing local supply, ultimately promoting a circular economy and sustainable resource management.
ZS2 Technologies
Grant in 2023
ZS2 Technologies creates and produces its own line of advanced building technologies, including as prefabricated structural panels and cementitious building materials that are fire-rated, non-toxic, and low-carbon.
Provision Analytics
Grant in 2023
Provision Analytics Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in cloud-based software solutions that enhance food safety by tracing and tracking food products throughout the supply chain. The company's software is designed for food processors and manufacturers, automating food safety processes to significantly decrease the time required for data input and recall procedures. By linking detailed process data with production outcomes, Provision Analytics generates valuable analytics that help minimize food loss and quality deviations, thereby improving overall operational efficiency in the food industry.
Aurora Hydrogen
Grant in 2023
Aurora Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen production technology that leverages efficient microwave energy to create clean hydrogen. This innovative approach is designed to decarbonize transportation and industrial processes, allowing for significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. The technology is highly scalable, making it suitable for a range of applications from small fueling stations to large industrial setups. Notably, Aurora Hydrogen's production process does not generate carbon dioxide or consume water, positioning the company as a key player in efforts to mitigate climate change by potentially reducing global carbon dioxide emissions by over 500 million tonnes annually.
Synergraze
Grant in 2023
Synergraze focuses on the development and production of a natural cattle feed additive designed to reduce methane emissions from cattle. The company's innovative product aims to prevent the release of methane during digestion, thereby supporting farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices. By improving agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impacts, Synergraze contributes to a more sustainable livestock industry.
Nano One
Grant in 2023
Nano One is a Vancouver-based technology company with a scalable industrial process for producing low cost high performance energy storage materials for batteries and a wide range of advanced nanostructured composite materials. This novel three-stage process uses equipment common to industry and is being engineered for high volume production and rapid commercialization. Nano One has 6 US and 6 International patents pending. Our management and technology teams consist of individuals seasoned in financing, capital growth, technology management, chemistry, materials science, batteries, process engineering and intellectual property.
BrainBox AI
Grant in 2023
BrainBox AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for building energy management. The company focuses on optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems through its autonomous technology, which employs cloud-based computing and deep learning algorithms. By analyzing data generated from building operations, BrainBox AI provides predictive maintenance modules and fault detection diagnostics, helping building operators enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. The technology allows buildings to operate autonomously, contributing to significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.
Carbonova
Grant in 2023
Carbonova is a company focused on the development of carbon nanofibers, which have significant market applications due to their unique properties. The company has created a proprietary chemical process that converts carbon dioxide and waste heat from power plants into high-strength carbon fibers. This innovative approach allows industries to utilize greenhouse gas emissions as feedstocks, transforming them into sustainable and valuable solid commodities. By enhancing performance through its technology-based platform, Carbonova aims to contribute to environmental sustainability while providing economic benefits.
VISUAL DEFENCE | CITYROVER
Grant in 2023
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.
Hortau
Grant in 2023
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.
Seneca experts-conseils
Grant in 2023
Seneca is a private engineering and consulting engineering company that offers professional services for investment projects and introduced new technologies in transformation processes.
Arolytics
Grant in 2023
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.
Future Fields
Grant in 2023
Future Fields is a company focused on sustainable production through insect biotechnology, specifically utilizing its EntoEngine™ platform, which leverages the genetic capabilities of fruit flies to generate environmentally friendly biomolecules. Founded in 2018 and based in Edmonton, Canada, Future Fields specializes in developing insect-based recombinant proteins that serve as growth components essential for cell culture. By prioritizing sustainability, the company aims to reduce the environmental impact of protein production while enhancing the economic feasibility of cell-based foods in the agriculture industry. Future Fields is supported by notable venture capital firms and investors from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Next Hydrogen
Grant in 2023
Next Hydrogen Corporation, founded in 2007 and based in Mississauga, Canada, specializes in the design and manufacture of water electrolysis systems that convert renewable electricity into clean hydrogen. The company focuses on developing hydrogen electrolyzers that utilize water and electricity to produce hydrogen efficiently. Next Hydrogen aims to enhance high current density operations and improve dynamic response for large-scale infrastructure applications. By driving down the costs associated with clean hydrogen production from renewable sources, the company seeks to promote the widespread adoption of hydrogen solutions, contributing to the decarbonization of the global economy. Additionally, Next Hydrogen offers services such as installation, maintenance, training, and consulting to support end users in the effective deployment of their systems.
Aurea Technologies
Grant in 2023
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.
Picketa Systems
Grant in 2023
Picketa Systems Precision specializes in advanced plant tissue analysis technology that enables real-time evaluation of nutrient content in crops. By providing a system that eliminates turnaround time for analyzing plant samples, the company allows growers to make timely, data-driven decisions that enhance their agricultural practices. Its platform independently scans nutrient concentrations from plant tissues and soil, offering insights related to nutrient data, location-specific weather, and fertilizer application history. This information helps farmers manage fertilizer use effectively and optimize their crop yields season after season. Through its innovative approach, Picketa Systems Precision supports growers in tracking field performance and assessing the impact of different agricultural techniques and products.
Skaldyr
Grant in 2023
Skaldyr upcycles seafood waste into ingredients for food, animal feed, and fertilizer.
KorrAI
Grant in 2022
KorrAI is focused on addressing climate change by enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure through innovative technology. The company has developed a satellite-based ground motion monitoring platform that detects changes in the Earth's surface, such as subsidence. By utilizing satellite data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence, KorrAI provides accurate risk assessments and millimeter-scale movement tracking. This information enables clients to make informed decisions regarding the engineering and maintenance of vital structures, including bridges, dams, and highways. Through its integration of advanced technologies and data analytics, KorrAI aims to support the creation of more resilient infrastructure in the face of environmental challenges.
Peak Power
Grant in 2022
Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations in New York, New England, and California. The company specializes in intelligent software solutions, notably its flagship platform, Peak Synergy, which optimizes energy management for commercial real estate and industrial clients. By focusing on battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles, Peak Power helps customers minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and participate in energy markets by selling energy back to the grid. The software is designed to enhance existing revenue streams and adapt to evolving market conditions, while the company's services encompass project development, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. Peak Synergy has been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, managing approximately 150 MWh of combined battery and electric vehicle capacity.
Green Graphite Technologies
Grant in 2022
Green Graphite Technologies focuses on developing an environmentally friendly process to purify natural flake graphite for use in electric vehicles. The company specializes in converting mined natural flake graphite and production scrap into battery-grade graphite suitable for lithium-ion batteries. By employing a sustainable approach, Green Graphite Technologies addresses the significant supply gap in the graphite market, thereby supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles. Their innovative technology aims to promote a cleaner and more efficient method of graphite production, contributing to the broader goal of sustainability in the battery industry.
Plaex
Grant in 2022
Plaex Building Systems addresses the significant waste challenge in the construction industry by providing innovative solutions utilizing PLAEXcrete, a composite material made from over 90% recycled waste. The company specializes in transforming various types of plastic waste—including agricultural, marine, and municipal—into durable building materials. By creating modular construction blocks that eliminate the need for cutting or mortar, Plaex not only streamlines the building process but also offers a cost-effective alternative for builders. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables clients to effectively utilize recycled materials in diverse construction applications.
Drinkable
Grant in 2022
Drinkable is a water technology company focused on enhancing water autonomy and safety. It develops innovative handheld devices that allow users to test their drinking water for contamination quickly and accurately. With a simple button press, users receive immediate feedback on water quality through an intuitive thumbs up/down display. For a more comprehensive analysis, the device can be paired with a smartphone to provide detailed contamination reports, risk profiles, and personalized treatment plans. This approach empowers individuals to manage their own water safety and make informed decisions regarding their health.
ZeroIN
Grant in 2022
ZeroIN is a food-tech company focused on developing innovative sugar reduction technologies. It produces natural sweeteners aimed at counteracting the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption. The company's flagship product, Sweet Fiber, is designed as a scalable and cost-effective sugar substitute, appealing to consumers seeking healthier alternatives. ZeroIN's offerings include drop-in replacements derived from natural sources, which cater to the needs of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, providing healthier options for sugar substitutes.
OceanSync
Grant in 2022
OceanSync is focused on the development of ship-based automated weather stations that facilitate the real-time transfer of environmental data from a fleet of ocean-going vessels. This innovative system is designed to capture and relay information about offshore weather changes, enabling businesses to gather extensive environmental data efficiently. By leveraging the capabilities of these vessels, OceanSync enhances the accessibility and timeliness of weather-related information, which can be crucial for various industries operating in maritime environments.
Anodyne Chemistries
Grant in 2022
Anodyne Chemistries is focused on producing sustainable chemicals by utilizing nature's enzymes and renewable electricity. The company has developed innovative technologies that enable the transformation of carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, materials, and fuels, traditionally derived from fossil fuels. By employing bioelectric pathways and engineering novel enzymes, Anodyne aims to maximize carbon efficiency in chemical production, thereby addressing climate change and reversing the carbon imbalance. Their approach not only eliminates emissions but also enhances cost-effectiveness for clients by enabling the biological conversion of carbon dioxide and bio-based feedstocks into various industrial chemicals. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Anodyne Chemistries is committed to creating a climate-positive world through advanced biochemistry and sustainable practices.
Nexus Robotics
Grant in 2022
Nexus Robotics is an agricultural solutions company focused on enhancing vegetable production through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product is an autonomous weeding robot designed to efficiently extract the roots of weeds while minimizing herbicide use. This technology not only distinguishes between crops and weeds but also provides farmers with diagnostic data on crop health, allowing for more informed agricultural decisions. By employing a lower volume of herbicides compared to traditional methods, Nexus Robotics aims to help farmers manage their fields more economically and sustainably.
ZEN Electric Bikes
Grant in 2022
Zen Electric Bikes aim is to build E-bikes to enable the growth of electrified transportation. E-bikes are the future, as one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly modes of transport.
Tengiva
Grant in 2022
Tengiva is a pioneering developer of a B2B marketplace and e-commerce builder solution focused on transforming the $1.8 trillion textile supply chain. The platform integrates a Supply Chain Manager (SCM) and a Product Information Manager (PIM), allowing brands and suppliers to mitigate risks, reduce costs, and expedite product development. Unlike traditional systems, Tengiva operates on a unified, structured database, facilitating seamless global distribution strategies from a single interface. This innovative approach not only enhances resource optimization and transparency for textile manufacturers and apparel brands but also aims to create the largest and most reliable dataset for artificial intelligence within the textile industry. By centralizing access to in-stock textile products and curated fabrics from global suppliers, Tengiva is set to revolutionize interactions and transactions across the textile business landscape.
Sollum
Grant in 2022
Sollum Technologies, based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in advanced LED lighting solutions for greenhouse producers that mimic the full spectrum of natural sunlight. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing lighting systems that adapt to the specific growth cycles of various plants, regardless of their native climates. By collaborating closely with clients, Sollum creates customized lighting recipes that enhance energy efficiency, boost productivity, and improve the quality of produce. Their innovative approach not only maximizes plant yield but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, making Sollum's offerings valuable for greenhouse and breeding farm operations seeking to optimize their growing conditions.
SPARK Microsystems
Grant in 2022
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.
Pulse Industrial
Grant in 2022
Pulse Industrial, founded in 2017 and based in California, specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for industrial plants, particularly focusing on steam systems. The company has created a smart steam trap monitoring device that employs artificial intelligence to detect steam leaks by analyzing vibration and acoustic behavior. This technology, known as QALM, enhances visibility into potential failures, alerting maintenance personnel through low power wide area communication. Additionally, Pulse Industrial is exploring thermal applications utilizing phase change materials, further expanding its innovative offerings in the industrial sector. By enabling remote monitoring of critical components like steam traps, the company aims to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption across various industrial processes.
Chinova Bioworks
Funding Round in 2022
Chinova Bioworks uses a natural and effective antimicrobial chitosan polymer with broad spectrum protection.
Enedym
Grant in 2022
Enedym is a technology company based in Hamilton, Ontario, specializing in the development of magnet-free switched reluctance motors (SRMs), ePowertrains, and motor controls. Originating from research at McMaster University, the company holds over 50 patents and pending applications related to its innovations in electric propulsion technology. Enedym aims to significantly reduce the cost of electric propulsion motors while enhancing their efficiency and reliability. Their electric motors are designed for high-speed performance, fault-tolerant operation, and can function effectively in harsh and high-temperature environments. By leveraging novel SRM drive technologies, Enedym seeks to transform the electric motor industry and provide clients with advanced, cost-effective electric solutions.
Wyvern
Grant in 2022
Wyvern operates hyperspectral Earth observation satellites designed to capture high-resolution imagery across various spectral bands. By utilizing advanced hyperspectral sensors, the satellites can identify distinct chemical and physical properties of the Earth's surface. This capability makes Wyvern's imagery a valuable resource for applications in site monitoring, mapping, and geospatial intelligence. The company's smaller satellites maintain the same spatial resolution and superior spectral content as larger counterparts, allowing industries such as agriculture, forestry management, and environmental monitoring to access critical data at a more affordable price. This enables faster, informed decision-making across multiple sectors.
Promise Robotics
Grant in 2021
Promise Robotics enables the building industry to harness industrialized robotics and AI towards the production of more affordable and sustainable buildings. The company provides ready-to-deploy industrialized robotics systems coupled with SaaS Production Management Services for the production of NetZero-ready timber buildings.
Open Ocean Robotics
Grant in 2021
Open Ocean Robotics is a company focused on collecting ocean data using solar-powered autonomous boats. Founded in 2018 and based in Victoria, British Columbia, the company operates unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) equipped with sensors, cameras, and communication devices. These boats can gather information from various locations in the ocean, providing real-time data that can aid in protecting endangered whale species, optimizing shipping routes for fuel efficiency, combating illegal fishing, and enhancing understanding of climate change impacts. By offering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional crewed vessels, Open Ocean Robotics enables clients to monitor ocean traffic and conduct marine observations effectively.
One Silicon Chip Photonics
Grant in 2021
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.
Cobric Chemicals
Grant in 2021
Cobric Chemicals commercializes and demonstrates clean-tech solutions, as well as licenses clean-tech technologies to specific users and markets. Their waste recycling market is being developed in collaboration with established, market-leading waste management companies in order to reduce risk and accelerate the time to profitability.
Polar Sapphire
Grant in 2021
Polar Sapphire has developed a proprietary method of producing low-cost high-purity alumina. Alumina is used to make artificial sapphires, a key component of the LED lighting manufacturing process.
Red Leaf Pulp
Grant in 2021
Red Leaf's process is an environmentally conscious pulping method that will revolutionize the paper industry. Pulp generated from non-wood fibres has physical characteristics that are comparable to hardwood and superior to recycled fibre.
Mikro-Tek
Grant in 2021
Mikro-Tek is a carbon project developer and supplier of carbon offset credits generated through the application of their technology in land use projects such as forestry.Since 2003, Mikro-Tek has planted new forests on more than 7,500 hectares of unproductive land in Chile, and has applied their technology in reforestation projects in the Canadian boreal forest. Together these forest carbon sequestration projects have generated approximately 1.4 million offset credits that are available to industry to help them meet their emission reduction targets in an environmentally sustainable way.
Polystyvert
Grant in 2021
Polystyvert Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Anjou, Canada, specializes in polystyrene recycling services. The company utilizes innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By doing so, Polystyvert aims to significantly reduce the amount of polystyrene waste in landfills while minimizing fossil fuel consumption and promoting environmental sustainability. Their approach not only enhances the product life cycle of polystyrene but also contributes to eco-friendly practices within the industry.
Milk Moovement
Grant in 2021
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.
SENTRY
Grant in 2021
SENTRY is a Canadian company that specializes in biological monitoring solutions for the water and wastewater treatment industry. It has developed a bio-electrode sensor technology that provides real-time insights into microbial performance within both anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems. By monitoring microbial metabolic activity, SENTRY's platform enables operators to make immediate adjustments to optimize treatment processes and minimize adverse effects on water system performance. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, SENTRY serves a global customer base, addressing the critical needs of water management in various settings.
GHGSat
Grant in 2021
GHGSat specializes in remote sensing of greenhouse gas emissions, air quality gases, and other trace gases from industrial sources worldwide. The company launched the first high-resolution satellite capable of measuring greenhouse gas emissions, such as CO2 and CH4, in June 2016, enabling near-real-time monitoring of emissions from any facility globally. This patented technology allows industrial facility owners to track emissions with improved accuracy and at a lower cost than traditional methods. Following the success of its initial satellite, GHGSat has expanded its fleet, with additional satellites launched and more planned to enhance monitoring capabilities. The technology is also employed on aircraft for complementary monitoring in regions like shale plays. Additionally, GHGSat is exploring applications for monitoring air quality gases and other trace gases, developing business cases for industries such as maritime shipping to measure sulfur oxides. Overall, GHGSat provides critical data and insights that assist businesses, governments, and regulators in making informed decisions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability.
HaiLa Technologies Inc.
Grant in 2021
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.
RainStick
Grant in 2021
The RainStick shower is a recirculating shower that saves 80% energy and 80% water but still feels like a luxurious shower.
Giatec
Grant in 2021
Giatec is focused on transforming the concrete industry through innovative technologies that monitor concrete properties and analyze data throughout various stages, including design, production, delivery, placement, and service. The company offers wireless concrete sensors and mobile applications that enable real-time monitoring of concrete, providing essential information that helps contractors make informed decisions on job sites, thereby saving time and reducing costs. Additionally, Giatec's Smart Concrete™ cloud platform allows ready-mix producers to access concrete performance data, optimizing mix designs for better results. The company also specializes in advanced non-destructive testing technologies that assess the durability and condition of concrete materials and infrastructure. These solutions aid engineers in managing civil infrastructure effectively by facilitating timely maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement operations.
QEA Tech
Grant in 2021
QEA Tech is a software company that combines AI, drone technology, and thermal imaging to provide insights into the building envelope. They process thousands of images using its proprietary software, transforming each pixel into a comprehensive 3D model of the building for quantifiable data and insights. Using 10,000+ high-resolution drone images, proprietary QEA Tech software converts each pixel into quantifiable data and a comprehensive 3D model before uploading each image to the cloud-based dashboard for 24/7 access. The QEA System identifies where and how much energy is being wasted in a building's envelope, allowing you to prioritize repairs and calculate payback and ROI. The QEA Solution calculates Negawatt (NKwh), which quantifies energy gushers (heat and cool air escaping) through the walls, windows, doors, and roof of the building.
Molded Precision Components
Grant in 2021
MPC address the automotive industry need for a responsive prototype molding shop, specializing in high quality plastic parts such as gears and complex assemblies. MPC are a mid-size, hands-on, owner-operated business with a fully engaged and highly motivated work force who all take pride in maintaining our reputation for uncompromising product quality and customer service.
Lorama Group
Grant in 2021
Lorama Group is both a manufacturer of Colour Dispersions & Bio-based Additives, as well as an international distributor of Specialty Chemicals and Functional Extenders. Through our entrepreneurial spirit and with deep expertise in global regulatory and raw material requirements, Lorama has grown to service a multitude of markets across over 90 countries.
Optel Group
Grant in 2021
Optel Group specializes in traceability systems primarily for the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The company offers solutions that ensure the quality of consumer health products and combat counterfeiting. By providing comprehensive traceability of product distribution, Optel helps organizations achieve regulatory compliance while enhancing supply chain intelligence. Its technologies enable clients to identify, verify, and track individual products, which fosters trust with suppliers and customers. Additionally, Optel is expanding its expertise to other industries, including health-related sectors and smart manufacturing, to promote end-to-end traceability and operational efficiencies. This adaptability positions Optel as a crucial partner in ensuring product safety and maximizing resource utilization across various markets.
Axine Water Technologies
Grant in 2021
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.
Terramera
Grant in 2021
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.
Environmental Material Science
Grant in 2021
EMS is a technological solution. They are dedicated to solving the environmental management and sustainability challenges faced by their customers.Their services include pipelines, consulting groups, pipeline service companies, refineries, small town municipalities, agricultural companies, and mining companies.
Ecoation Innovative Solutions
Grant in 2021
For greenhouse growers of high value crops, Ecoation Innovation Solutions provides the earliest possible detection of pests, diseases and deficiencies that affect crop value. We collect data on plant state directly from plant signals and predict crop health use proprietary AI software systems. Our system brings crop status to a Grower’s desktop or smart phone daily. With our system, Growers can take immediate actions that increase crop value, reduce operating costs and reduce pesticide use. Our made in Canada technology is available now with paid field trials underway in BC greenhouses.
PyroGenesis Canada
Grant in 2021
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and systems, serving various industries including defense, metallurgy, mining, oil and gas, and environmental sectors. The company offers a range of innovative products and services, such as the DROSRITE process for metal recovery from dross, plasma atomized metal powders, and the PUREVAP process for producing high-purity metallurgical and solar-grade silicon from quartz. Additionally, PyroGenesis manufactures plasma torches for applications in waste treatment, gas heating, and advanced materials production. Its product portfolio also includes systems for plasma arc gasification and waste destruction, as well as technologies aimed at environmental remediation and energy generation. Operating from its facility in Montréal, Canada, PyroGenesis aims to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency across its target industries.
Flyscan
Grant in 2021
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.
Precision AI
Grant in 2021
Precision AI focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through the use of artificial intelligence and drones. By employing custom-built AI technology, the company enables precise crop production decisions that can be made at the individual plant level, moving away from traditional bulk spraying methods. This innovation aims to reduce chemical overuse and improve farm profitability while promoting healthier farming practices. Headquartered in North America, Precision AI is rapidly expanding its operations with a dedicated team committed to addressing the challenges faced by farms globally.
Pani Energy
Grant in 2020
Pani helps optimize water treatment plants, accelerating the water sector toward net zero. Current product: a cloud-based machine learning software platform that can elevate the efficiency of industrial and city scale desalination and wastewater treatment plants, without any retrofits or disruption to operations. Pani's award-winning AI Coach™ aggregates and ingests data from the plant, then analyzes, visualizes, and instructs operators how to optimize their plant's performance, saving time, resources, and the environment.
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.
Miru Smart Technologies
Grant in 2020
Miru Smart Technologies, formerly known as Click Materials, is a Vancouver-based company specializing in advanced materials, particularly in the development of electrochromic windows for residential, commercial, and automotive applications. Founded as a university spin-off, Miru leverages over a decade of academic and industrial research to innovate traditional thin film production. This advanced fabrication process is designed to provide superior performance at lower manufacturing costs compared to existing technologies. By focusing on strategic partnerships, Miru aims to integrate its window technology into the growing trends of connected smart buildings and voice-activated smart homes, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and enhanced energy efficiency.
Sollum
Grant in 2020
Sollum Technologies, based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in advanced LED lighting solutions for greenhouse producers that mimic the full spectrum of natural sunlight. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing lighting systems that adapt to the specific growth cycles of various plants, regardless of their native climates. By collaborating closely with clients, Sollum creates customized lighting recipes that enhance energy efficiency, boost productivity, and improve the quality of produce. Their innovative approach not only maximizes plant yield but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, making Sollum's offerings valuable for greenhouse and breeding farm operations seeking to optimize their growing conditions.
Salient Energy
Grant in 2020
Salient Energy is commercializing a revolutionary new battery based on research at the University of Waterloo. Their zinc-ion battery is perfectly suited, both technically and economically, for storing electricity in the grid. The company's proprietary cathode materials store energy in zinc in a way that has never been commercialized before – Salient Energy has made unique cathode materials that can actually incorporate zinc in their crystal lattice instead of just reacting on the surface. This allows the batteries to have a relatively high energy density. It also allows the user to use of traditional battery designs that are compatible with standard manufacturing equipment. This means that the cheaper, safer, and the longer-lasting battery can be made in existing battery factories around the world.
Anomera
Grant in 2020
With its sustainable manufacturing processes, Anomera converts forest industry pulp and wood waste into next-generation bio-products. The first of these bio-products are “natural cellulose” ingredients with enhanced performance for the multi-$Billion global cosmetic and skin care markets. Follow-on applications in Anomera’s roadmap include its DextraCel™ materials for markets ranging from environmentally friendly inks and pigments, to water and air purification, coatings, composites, and medical/life sciences.
CryoLogistics
Grant in 2020
CryoLogistics Refrigeration Technologies, based in British Columbia, specializes in clean-tech cold chain equipment manufacturing. The company has developed a modular, liquid-cooled shipping container that utilizes carbon dioxide for refrigeration. This innovative container is designed to transport palletized loads of high-value, temperature-sensitive food and pharmaceuticals efficiently through the global supply chain. By offering rapid and reliable cooling power, CryoLogistics enables shippers to reduce transportation costs, improve delivery speed, and expand their customer base, all while minimizing total emissions compared to traditional refrigeration systems.
Effenco
Grant in 2020
Effenco is an autotech company focused on the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles and connected mobility within the transport sector. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, the company has developed the Active-Stop-Start electric hybrid technology, which enhances the energy efficiency of heavy goods vehicles and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. This innovative system utilizes ultracapacitor-based technology to electrify the propulsion and on-board equipment of vocational trucks. Effenco's solution automatically shuts down the engine when vehicles are stationary, providing electric power to essential systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. By eliminating engine use during idling, the technology significantly lowers operational costs and environmental impact, making it an attractive option for both existing and new heavy-duty vehicles. Effenco operates in the United States and Europe, leveraging extensive real-world operating data and advanced AI algorithms to support its mission of fostering a sustainable future in the transport industry.
EcoPackers
Grant in 2020
EcoPackers use the power of plants to create 100% biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic inputs. Our eco-resins allow plastic manufacturers worldwide to create innovative non-toxic and compostable single use packaging items.
Pantonium
Grant in 2020
We are reinventing public transit by providing the digital infrastructure to free buses from fixed routes and taking them on real-time journeys based on rider demand. Our software builds and self-adjusts routes and schedules in real-time, based on dynamic changes, delays, cancellations and more without any need for human intervention. This allows a scalable, pop-up transportation service that can be deployed anywhere.
Aspire Food Group
Grant in 2020
Aspire Food Group USA, Inc. specializes in processing and packaging crickets for human consumption under the brand name Aketta. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on developing innovative infrastructure and techniques, including robotics and automated data collection, to enhance the farming of insects. This approach aims to produce a sustainable protein source with environmental benefits comparable to plant-based foods. Aspire Food Group is dedicated to advancing the use of insects as a nutritious alternative, reflecting a commitment to innovation and superior food quality.
Nouveau Monde Graphite
Grant in 2020
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company based in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on acquiring and evaluating mineral properties, primarily targeting graphite. It holds a 100% interest in the Matawinie property, which comprises 319 mining claims covering 17,585 hectares north of Montreal. Nouveau Monde is committed to operating under high environmental standards in Quebec, a region known for its mining-friendly policies. The company is developing a natural graphite-based anode material that meets battery-grade specifications to serve the growing North American lithium-ion battery market. Its operations encompass the Matawinie Mine Project and the Battery Material Plant project, emphasizing the production of graphite with a low environmental footprint to support local battery manufacturers.
Equispheres
Grant in 2020
Equispheres Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa, established in 2015, that specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of high-performance spherical metal powders for additive manufacturing and metal spray applications, particularly in the aerospace and automotive sectors. The company employs a patent-pending atomization technology that produces uniform, agglomerate-free metal powders with specific characteristics, such as narrow particle size distribution and excellent sphericity. These features enhance the flowability and microstructure of the powders, improving the quality of end products without the need for additional processing like sieving. Equispheres aims to enable manufacturers to fully realize the potential of industrial additive manufacturing while reducing production costs and increasing efficiency.
DMF Medical
Grant in 2020
Developer of biomedical devices designed to make anesthesia safer. The company's Memsorb helps to remove carbon dioxide from the anesthetic circuits and uses membrane technology rather than absorbent chemicals, enabling patients to sleep during operations.
Xanadu
Grant in 2020
Xanadu is a company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing quantum computing technology aimed at addressing complex real-world challenges. The company operates a quantum photonic platform designed to create accessible quantum computers for widespread use. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence with quantum silicon photonic chips, Xanadu develops a full-stack quantum computing solution that can seamlessly connect with existing hardware. This innovative approach enables clients to utilize quantum technology to effectively solve business problems, driving significant computational advancements over traditional methods. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu aims to make quantum computing widely available and beneficial for society.
RYSE
Grant in 2020
RYSE creates devices to motorize and automate window coverings. The RYSE SmartShade automates existing window shades that has a beaded chain or cord loop. RYSE was awarded the Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association in 2017, RYSE is compatible with a variety of window shades and allows you to control and schedule your shades from the comfort of your phone.
Anaergia
Grant in 2020
Anaergia Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Canada, that specializes in generating renewable energy from biogas through advanced anaerobic digestion of organic waste from municipal, agricultural, and industrial sources. The company’s offerings include technologies for producing clean energy, fertilizers, and recycled water, as well as municipal wastewater solutions and services for waste diversion and renewable natural gas applications. Anaergia operates through three main segments: Capital Sales, Services, and Build, Own, and Operate Projects, with the Capital Sales segment generating the majority of its revenue from the sale of proprietary technology solutions to municipalities, private entities, and project developers. The company's solutions are implemented in resource recovery facilities globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.
e-Zinc
Grant in 2020
e-Zinc is a company that has pioneered a novel electrochemical technology for energy storage using zinc metal. This innovative solution provides a low-cost and flexible method for long-duration energy storage, crucial for facilitating a transition to renewable energy sources. The technology involves an electrochemical cell composed of recyclable materials, where energy is absorbed in the charging section and released in the discharging section as zinc metal is dissolved. This system allows businesses to effectively store and utilize energy during peak demand periods, contributing to cost reduction and supporting the shift toward a zero-carbon energy future.
Synauta
Grant in 2020
Synauta is a cleantech startup founded in 2018 that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of desalination processes through advanced technology. The company collaborates with innovators in desalination and water reuse across Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America, all united by the goal of minimizing energy and chemical consumption in water treatment. By employing machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, Synauta's solutions aim to optimize operations at desalination plants, allowing clients to achieve significant cost savings while improving productivity. The company estimates that its approach could lead to a reduction of 12 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually in the global industry, contributing to a more sustainable future where energy and water resources are utilized more responsibly.
Smarter Alloys
Grant in 2020
Smarter Alloys™ is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. Our unique ability to program shape memory behaviour makes it possible to create complex machine-like function in simple devices.
Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)
Grant in 2020
Global Spatial Technology Solutions provides worldwide maritime monitoring and oceanographic coverage. The company also provide maritime vessel management and maritime risk management.
Fibracast
Grant in 2020
Fibracast is a manufacturer specializing in advanced purification systems for water and wastewater treatment. The company has developed FibrePlate™, an innovative hybrid ultrafilter that combines the advantages of hollow-fiber and flat-plate membranes into a compact and energy-efficient design. This technology addresses operational challenges in water treatment by effectively filtering impurities from wastewater, transforming it into potable water. Fibracast serves a diverse clientele across municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors, providing them with cutting-edge ultra-filtration solutions to enhance water quality.
SomaDetect
Grant in 2020
SomaDetect is the world’s premier machine learning and artificial intelligence company in dairy. SomaDetect provides real-time, automated analysis of milk quality without any addition of chemicals or consumables. The company measures every compound of interest in raw milk, enabling farmers to identify issues early, manage reproduction, reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage, and ensure that only the highest-quality milk makes it into bulk milk supplies. Founded in 2016, SomaDetect provides dairy farmers with information about herd health and milk quality, where and when they need it most.
RecycleSmart Solutions
Grant in 2020
RecycleSmart operates the largest container sensor system in Canada, delivering real-time intelligence, improving hauling efficiencies (and savings) and driving waste diversion results (more savings).
Borealis Wind
Grant in 2020
Borealis Wind, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, specializes in developing innovative solutions for the wind energy sector. The company has created a patented internal blade heating retrofit designed to be installed within the rotor blades of wind turbines. This device effectively prevents and removes ice buildup, which is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of wind turbines, particularly in cold climates. By addressing the challenges posed by ice accumulation during winter, Borealis Wind aims to enhance production and revenue for wind farms, ultimately contributing to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.
H2nanO
Grant in 2019
H2nanO Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the development of advanced wastewater treatment technologies for municipal and industrial applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, with an additional office in Waterloo, the company focuses on creating innovative nonmaterial and nanotechnology products aimed at enhancing water treatment processes. H2nanO emphasizes sustainable and nature-based solutions that not only improve water quality but also contribute to emissions reduction, particularly in the resources sector.
JDRF Electromag
Grant in 2019
JDRF Electromag offers a self-configuring smart lighting solution. JDRF Electromag's Autonomy System eliminates every financial, technical, and operational barrier to the adoption of smart lighting. It enables smart lighting's energy-saving potential by making it affordable and accessible to virtually any commercial building. JDRF Electromag's comprehensive suite of advanced smart lighting features requires no design, programming, or maintenance.
EnerPure
Grant in 2019
EnerPure is a cleantech energy company; a company that recycles waste petroleum into a clean source of fuel and energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Advanced Intelligent Systems
Grant in 2019
Advanced Intelligent Systems specializes in developing practical robotics solutions aimed at automating labor-intensive and hazardous tasks. The company has created a proprietary library of hardware and software modules that streamline the product development process, reducing both costs and time. Their flagship product, the autonomous robot BigTop, is specifically designed to move and arrange plant pots in nurseries and greenhouses. Advanced Intelligent Systems is actively engaged in market research to identify automation needs and address them through innovative robotics systems. The company has a diverse pipeline of products in various stages of development and protects its intellectual property through patents and trade secrets. Additionally, Advanced Intelligent Systems collaborates with universities, governmental organizations, and industry partners to enhance its offerings and expand its impact in the robotics field.
Cellufuel
Grant in 2019
CelluFuel Inc. specializes in producing synthetic renewable fuels derived from forestry resources. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Halifax, Canada, the company is dedicated to advancing the commercialization of renewable liquid fuels across North America. It focuses on the development and deployment of innovative technology that converts woody biomass into renewable diesel fuel. By operating a synthetic renewable fuel refinery, CelluFuel aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that deliver both economic and environmental benefits.
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