Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Evercloak Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-thin graphene and other two-dimensional nanomaterial films geared towards clean technology applications. The company employs a low-cost advanced manufacturing process that facilitates the continuous coating of single-layer nanomaterials. This innovative platform aims to support disruptive clean technologies across various sectors, including oil and gas, nuclear energy, mining, and agri-food. Evercloak's mission is to enhance energy efficiency in building cooling systems, thereby creating comfortable indoor environments while significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

Forward Water Technologies is revolutionizing the remediation of wastewater by breaking the water-energy paradigm and recover water that is permanently lost today.It commercializing a greener and more efficient way to purify and desalinate water, using a proprietary forward osmosis process.

GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Established in 2010, the company employs a proprietary thermo-catalytic process to efficiently convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and film, into valuable products. Its offerings include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, which are utilized in various industries such as asphalt roofing, paving, polymer processing, adhesives, and plastic composites. By focusing on the upcycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra contributes to sustainable practices while providing high-quality materials that cater to diverse manufacturing needs.

FireRein Inc., established in 2012 and based in Napanee, Canada, specializes in the manufacture of eco-friendly firefighting solutions. The company's flagship product, Eco-Gel, is a plant-based water additive designed to enhance firefighting effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact. It serves as a safer alternative to traditional toxic firefighting foams, allowing for the prevention, protection, and extinguishing of fires. In addition to Eco-Gel, FireRein offers Eco-Rinse, which assists users in cleaning firefighting equipment, and FireRein TPP, a tool that optimizes the thickness and viscosity of Eco-Gel for effective application. The company also provides training programs to ensure proper usage of its products. FireRein's innovations aim to reduce human and environmental toxicity associated with traditional firefighting methods, making their solutions suitable for use across various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Comet Biorefining is a leading provider of sustainable high-quality cost-competitive cellulosic glucose technology for applications in renewable biofuels and biochemicals. The company’s proprietary technology allows for the conversion of wood, wheat straw, bagasse, corn stover and other agricultural waste materials into high purity cellulosic glucose syrup. These non-food sources offer lower cost and price stability when compared to food sugar sources such as corn or sugar cane. Demonstrated at 5 dry tons per day scale, Comet is focusing on commercial scale up and development of commercial partnerships with applications in renewables industries.

Zyl is social mobile app that finds in your camera roll your best memories of your past and that everyday makes you re-experience one of them and let you share it with your friends to interact with them. 5 years ago, everybody was sharing lots of photos on social medias. Today, we only share the top 1% of our memories. Why? The fear of judgement, the race to get more likes / views / comments, the fear of a privacy breach... And what do we do with the remaining 99% of our photos? Nothing! And yet, nowadays, we struggle to keep in touch with our loved ones. What if we could use the emotional power of our memories as daily icebreakers? Zyl leverages the intrinsic social graph of your photo library. Zyl is a place where all the memories of you and your friends are, automatically curated and sublimated.

Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and markets a range of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional operations in Boston and Calgary, the company focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Vive Crop Protection employs its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, which enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients. This technology allows farmers to optimize their use of pesticides, improving crop quality and yields while promoting increased productivity and sustainability on farms. The company's products are designed to integrate easily with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, aiding in the control of diseases affecting various crops, including sugar beets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn.