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Anodyne Chemistries is a Vancouver-based company focused on the sustainable production of critical chemicals. Utilizing innovative biochemistry, Anodyne employs enzymes and renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide and other bio-based feedstocks into valuable industrial chemicals, materials, and fuels. The company's breakthrough technology not only eliminates emissions but also transforms CO2 into products traditionally derived from fossil fuels, thereby addressing climate change and promoting carbon utilization. By engineering novel enzymes and developing bioelectric pathways, Anodyne aims to maximize carbon efficiency in chemical production, enabling clients to reduce costs and improve competitiveness in the market. Through its mission, Anodyne Chemistries seeks to create a climate-positive world by reimagining how emissions are recycled into useful products.

New Iridium specializes in decarbonizing the chemical industry by transforming carbon dioxide into valuable products through innovative manufacturing processes. The company employs photocatalysts and light energy, minimizing reliance on heat and thus significantly reducing energy consumption. By upcycling captured CO2 and combining it with cost-effective feedstocks, New Iridium produces carbon-negative versions of traditional commodity chemicals. This approach not only lowers production costs but also helps the chemical industry reduce its environmental impact, paving the way for more sustainable practices in chemical manufacturing and creating new opportunities for carbon capture and utilization.

Strong by Form specializes in the development of timber-based biocomposites aimed at providing sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials such as aluminum, steel, and concrete. The company utilizes its proprietary Woodflow technology, which integrates optimization tools, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing within a design-to-fabrication process. This innovative approach results in lightweight materials that possess structural properties comparable to conventional options while minimizing weight and raw material consumption. Strong by Form focuses on creating materials specifically for the construction and transportation sectors, enabling companies to adopt biocomposites for lightweight applications. By doing so, the company contributes to enhanced efficiency and resource conservation, supporting a more sustainable future in building and mobility.

Hephaestus Technologies builds simulation acceleration engines for research and development. Our current focus is plasma science, enabling faster hardware development cycles.