Alberta Innovates is a key organization established by the Alberta government to leverage the province's strengths in health, energy, environment, technology, and the bio sector. It focuses on translating research into practical applications that contribute to the global bioeconomy. By fostering partnerships and supporting innovative technologies, Alberta Innovates aims to enhance sustainability in agriculture and forestry, emphasizing value chain sustainability, biorefinery advancements, and the development of quality food for health. The organization is dedicated to addressing industry challenges and exploring emerging opportunities, particularly in the realm of prion diseases. Alberta Innovates is committed to positioning Alberta as a global hub for bio-based research and solutions, attracting international investment and talent to drive economic growth and innovation in the bio sector.
PrePad provides advanced software solutions for optimizing capital lifecycle management, execution tactics, and asset development in the oil and gas drilling and completion industries.
PlasCred Circular Innovations
Grant in 2025
PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc is a green technology company based in Alberta, dedicated to advancing a climate-positive future through innovative solutions for plastic waste management and recycling. The company has developed a patent-pending, proprietary process that aims to achieve effective plastic waste removal in a scalable and systematic manner. This process is designed to provide a commercially viable recycling solution that offers immediate economic benefits to industries, communities, and government organizations involved in the handling of waste plastic. By transforming the approach to plastic recycling, PlasCred seeks to address the growing challenges of plastic waste while promoting sustainable practices.
Syantra
Grant in 2025
Syantra is a precision biotechnology company focused on transforming cancer detection and treatment, with an initial emphasis on breast cancer. Its flagship product, Syantra DX™ Breast Cancer, is a blood test designed for early screening that analyzes a panel of gene expression biomarkers from whole blood. The test employs machine learning algorithms to accurately interpret the data, yielding positive or negative results. Clinical studies have shown high inferred accuracy, particularly among women under 50. Additionally, Syantra's Onco-ID™ platform seeks to broaden early cancer detection capabilities to encompass various cancer types, positioning the company as a key player in the advancement of precision healthcare screening tools for cancer diagnosis.
FireSafe AI
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
FireSafe AI is a hardware-led AI company based in Edmonton, Alberta, building advanced wildfire detection and risk management systems. Our platform combines AI-powered risk analytics, camera-based mobile monitoring units, drone surveillance, and real-time dashboards to help governments, industries, and communities detect wildfires early and act fast. Founded in 2023, FireSafe AI is addressing the global rise in wildfire events with a two-part solution: predictive risk intelligence and real-time fire detection. We’ve launched pilots in high-risk regions of Western Canada, including the MD of Bighorn near Calgary, and secured a strategic U.S. partnership with RescAlert Inc. to expand into California, Texas, and the Appalachian states. Graduates of Cohort 6 of the Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator powered by AlchemistX, FireSafe AI has already built over $1M in early deal flow and is now raising a $3M USD seed round to scale its go-to-market and product development. We exist to empower communities with smarter, faster wildfire intelligence—because every second counts.
Mikata ()
Grant in 2024
Mikata Health is a digital health company that helps patients and doctors work together for better health.Today’s tools burden doctors, while sidelining patients. We’re designing tools that give patients convenient access to primary care, while optimizing their doctor’s day.
Northstar Clean Technologies
Grant in 2024
Northstar Clean Technologies focuses on the recovery of components and provides Environmentally-friendly reprocessing solutions for single-use asphalt shingles. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
Ayrton Energy
Grant in 2024
Ayrton Energy, founded in 2021, is focused on enhancing energy security through innovative hydrogen storage technology. The company specializes in developing a dense storage medium for hydrogen, enabling its storage in liquid form. This approach allows for safer and more efficient handling and transportation of hydrogen, differentiating it from traditional fuels like gasoline. Ayrton Energy's technology facilitates the use of existing infrastructure, including tanks, rail cars, transport trucks, and pipelines, to deliver hydrogen effectively. By providing solutions for hydrogen storage and transportation, Ayrton Energy aims to support clients in utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source for power generation, thereby contributing to overall energy security.
Thiozen
Grant in 2024
Thiozen is a company based in Belmont, Massachusetts, founded in 2020, that specializes in innovative hydrogen gas production technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has developed a unique chemical process that converts hydrogen sulfide into hydrogen gas. This approach allows clients to sidestep the carbon emissions typically associated with hydrogen production from natural gas, as well as the high costs linked to electrolysis methods. By providing a low-cost and low-emission alternative for hydrogen production from sour gases, Thiozen positions itself as a key player in the decarbonization of the energy sector.
Ekona
Grant in 2024
Ekona Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based company focused on producing industrial-scale hydrogen through innovative renewable energy generation technology. The company utilizes methane from feedstock to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen, electrical power, and carbon dioxide. By offering a low-cost and efficient solution, Ekona serves a range of industrial hydrogen consumers as well as natural gas transmission and distribution companies, enabling them to access clean energy for various industrial processes.
Verne
Grant in 2024
Verne is a cleantech startup founded in 2020 and based in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing high-density hydrogen storage systems optimized for heavy transport applications. Its innovative technology offers a lightweight and low-cost solution that enables vehicle operators to maintain their existing operations while achieving zero-emission targets. Verne's hydrogen storage systems are designed to be twice as dense as traditional compressed gas, allowing for efficient refueling at both liquid and gaseous hydrogen stations. This capability helps heavy-duty trucks reach diesel parity in terms of range and payload, thereby reducing the costs associated with delivering hydrogen from producers to end consumers.
Total Containment
Grant in 2024
Total Containment is a company that specializes in developing innovative systems for managing pipeline leaks, specifically in high-risk environments. Its technology focuses on creating robust protective measures for pipelines, shielding them from harmful factors such as moisture that causes corrosion, electromagnetic interference from nearby power lines, and accidental impacts from equipment. By providing these protective barriers, Total Containment aims to enhance environmental safety and help communities effectively mitigate the risks associated with pipeline leaks.
Gradient Thermal
Grant in 2024
Gradient Thermal offers innovative heating solutions with a small footprint, maximizing comfort and efficiency in homes and workplaces. Their products integrate seamlessly into the environment, maximizing every square foot. These space-saving heating systems are perfect for homes seeking to maximize their layout and use every square foot effectively.
Certarus
Grant in 2024
Certarus is a provider of low-carbon energy solutions, specializing in the transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) through a fully integrated platform. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company develops a virtual natural gas pipeline to serve sectors such as energy, mining, forestry, utilities, and industrial markets. Certarus offers a range of services that include the building, operation, and maintenance of CNG virtual pipelines, as well as the sourcing, compression, and delivery of natural gas. Additionally, the company provides logistics management and monitoring for oil and gas sites, enabling its clients to enhance their environmental performance while reducing operating costs.
University of British Columbia
Grant in 2023
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. Its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world. As one of the world’s top research universities, for more than a century the University of British Columbia has created positive change here and abroad. Today, centered on our two major campuses — the Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus — we attract, nurture and proactively transform more than 58,000 students from Canada and 140 countries.
Quickly
Seed Round in 2023
Quickly is an online platform based in Calgary, Alberta, that offers early payment and invoicing tools tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 2022, Quickly allows users to upload bills and invoices or generate professional invoices based on contracts and projects. The platform aims to simplify the payment process by providing next-day access to verified receivables, enabling businesses to receive funds promptly and manage their cash flow more effectively. By streamlining the transactional relationship between buyers and sellers, Quickly helps eliminate uncertainty regarding payment timelines, thus supporting business growth and enhancing working capital management.
Ontopical
Grant in 2023
Ontopical is a market intelligence platform focused on helping companies secure government contracts by providing insights into local government activities. The platform employs advanced artificial intelligence to monitor municipal meeting agendas, minutes, and videos, delivering timely alerts about emerging business opportunities. By scraping and analyzing vast amounts of data, Ontopical enables clients to identify important signals and potential bids before they are publicly solicited, thereby allowing businesses to build relationships with local governments early in the process. With a focus on enhancing the research and bid-building capabilities of its users, Ontopical has already established a monitoring system for over 15,000 municipalities and continues to innovate with next-generation machine learning technology to predict upcoming business opportunities effectively.
Alberta IoT
Grant in 2023
Alberta IoT is a non-profit, member-based association that exists to nurture and support the growth of the internet of things and emerging technology sectors. Alberta IoT offers opportunities and guidance to scale up businesses looking to relocate to Alberta through the Start-Up Visa program, as well as relationships to help Alberta-based businesses expand globally. Alberta IoT's goal is to provide meaningful access to capital while encouraging mentorship and access to expertise, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful IoT and technology ventures in Alberta and beyond.
Delphi Group
Grant in 2023
Delphi Group is a strategic consulting firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. The firm specializes in climate change, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Delphi Group offers a range of services, including climate change strategy and planning, corporate sustainability strategy, carbon risk management, and greenhouse gas inventories. Their expertise extends to various sectors, such as financial services, logistics, energy, clean technology, environmental services, life sciences, and healthcare. With a focus on promoting sustainable practices and addressing climate challenges, Delphi Group supports organizations in achieving their sustainability goals and transitioning toward a circular economy.
Vistim Labs
Grant in 2023
Vistim Labs is a MedTech diagnostic company focused on the detection, treatment, and monitoring of neurological disorders. It has developed an AI-powered neurodiagnostic software designed for clinicians treating dementia patients. The platform analyzes EEG data to identify brainwave patterns associated with the onset or progression of Alzheimer's and dementia, facilitating earlier diagnosis and more efficient clinical trials. Additionally, Vistim Labs offers the first noninvasive amyloid assessment that is reimbursed, further enhancing its commitment to improving patient care and treatment outcomes in the field of neurology.
Urban Machine
Grant in 2023
Urban Machine is a construction company focused on the reclamation and manufacturing of premium lumber products from wood waste. It specializes in removing nails, screws, and staples from reclaimed wood sourced from demolition sites and construction waste. By utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, Urban Machine efficiently salvages lumber that can be transformed into high-quality products, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin lumber. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing waste in the construction industry and minimizing its environmental impact.
TeOra
Grant in 2023
TeOra is an innovative biotechnology company focused on transforming the food production industry by eliminating losses caused by diseases and reducing reliance on harmful chemicals and pesticides. The company recognizes the adverse effects these substances have on human health and the environment, prompting the development of safe, natural, and sustainable biologics. Utilizing its advanced SOLAQ platform, TeOra employs bioinformatics, synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and material science to create biologics. Targeting the aquaculture market, which is valued at $280 billion and experiences significant disease-related losses, TeOra's flagship product, ShrimpGuard, offers a clinically validated solution to combat viral diseases in shrimp. This product integrates seamlessly into existing farming practices, providing a substantial reduction in disease risk for a modest increase in costs. TeOra's technology has the potential to revolutionize food production by managing infections in both plants and animals, thereby promoting efficient and healthy food systems while tapping into a market potential of $193 billion.
GlüxKind
Grant in 2023
For parents, moving a child around is a source of pain, multitasking, inconvenience and most importantly often unsafe. GlüxKind offers parents an extra set of eyes and hands to enable a safer and pleasant parenting journey at home or out and about.
Kello Inclusive
Grant in 2023
Kello Inclusive is a talent agency that exclusively represents disabled and visibly different talent; because the beauty of disabilities, diversity, and differences need to be represented properly and fully.
Memory Anchor
Grant in 2023
Memory Anchor is an AI-enabled cemetery software company. They offer SaaS services to federal level government agencies for the digital preservation of cemeteries, artifacts, vehicles, memorials, and other physical landmarks. Their mobile app platform offers 2x the engagement and retention over traditional 2D content such as paper tours and paper maps.
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Grant in 2023
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton, Canada, founded in 2002. As one of Canada's three National AI Institutes, it plays a pivotal role in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. Amii is dedicated to advancing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, facilitating the translation of scientific advancements into practical applications for industry. The institute focuses on enhancing AI capabilities through cutting-edge research, comprehensive educational programs, and tailored business advice, all aimed at fostering in-house AI development within organizations. Amii's commitment to excellence positions it as a leader in the field, contributing significantly to the growth of AI expertise in Canada.
H2nanO
Grant in 2023
H2nanO Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative wastewater treatment technologies for municipal and industrial applications. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, with an additional office in Waterloo, the company specializes in nonmaterial and nanotechnology products designed to enhance water treatment processes. H2nanO aims to provide sustainable, nature-powered solutions that address water treatment and emissions reduction challenges, particularly within the resources sector. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater management while promoting environmental sustainability.
University of Calgary
Grant in 2023
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university has a clear strategic direction – Eyes High – to become one of Canada’s top five research universities by 2016, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary. As a comprehensive academic and research institution, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. Through the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, under construction now, the university will take the lead in educational innovation by researching the most effective methods for engaging students, by supporting faculty to be the best teachers they can be and by providing some of the most innovative learning spaces available anywhere in North America. The University of Calgary attracts and nurtures the talent that drives new knowledge creation, improves lives and betters our world. In this rich learning environment, the university serves over 31,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the community with diverse lifelong learning opportunities. International study, volunteer, work, and research programs provide global context while promoting diversity and excellence in learning, teaching and research. The University of Calgary stands out among Canadian universities in how it actively engages students in leadership development in all areas – the arts, athletics, science, medicine, engineering, volunteerism and business. It is also a leader in sustainability with its set of values embraced by the campus through teaching, leadership and campus operations.
TC Energy
Grant in 2023
TC Energy is a prominent energy infrastructure company that operates across Canada and the United States, focusing on natural gas, oil, and power generation assets. The company manages an extensive network, comprising over 60,000 miles of oil and gas pipelines, which play a critical role in supplying more than 25% of the clean-burning natural gas utilized daily for heating, industrial processes, and transportation. In addition to its pipeline operations, TC Energy has significant natural gas storage capacity, exceeding 650 billion cubic feet, and generates approximately 4,300 megawatts of electric power. With a commitment to low carbon energy solutions, TC Energy aims to leverage its vast infrastructure and trading platform to meet the growing energy demands of various sectors, including industrial and oil markets.
Innovative Fuel Systems
Grant in 2023
Innovative Fuel Systems specializes in providing solutions for heavy-duty trucking, focusing on dual fuel systems for both transport and stationary engines. The company develops technology platforms that integrate with existing engines, facilitating the use of cleaner burning fuels such as natural gas and hydrogen. Through its offerings, Innovative Fuel Systems aims to deliver fuel cost savings while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to its fuel system technologies, the company also provides fleet maintenance and vehicle repair services, ensuring comprehensive support for heavy-duty truck fleets.
University of Alberta
Grant in 2023
The University of Alberta is a prominent Canadian university, consistently ranked among the top five in Canada and within the top 100 globally. It offers a diverse range of academic opportunities, providing over 200 undergraduate programs and more than 170 graduate programs across various fields of study. The university is home to a vibrant student community, with approximately 400 active student groups that enhance the educational experience. Notably, the Alberta School of Business within the university is recognized as one of the leading institutions for business education and research, contributing to the university's reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
Aurora Hydrogen
Grant in 2023
Aurora Hydrogen is focused on advancing clean hydrogen production technology that harnesses efficient microwave energy. The company's innovative approach aims to decarbonize transportation and industrial processes by providing a highly scalable solution. Its technology can be implemented in various settings, ranging from small fueling stations to large industrial applications, all while producing no carbon dioxide emissions and without consuming water. This capability positions Aurora Hydrogen to significantly contribute to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions, potentially lowering them by over five hundred million tonnes annually.
Inter Pipeline
Grant in 2023
Inter Pipeline, established in 1997 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a prominent player in the petroleum transportation, storage, and natural gas liquids extraction sectors. The company operates a comprehensive portfolio of energy infrastructure assets across western Canada and Europe. Its operations include an extensive network of crude oil pipelines that spans 3,300 kilometers, with a capacity to deliver 4.6 million barrels per day. Additionally, Inter Pipeline manages conventional crude pipelines, natural gas liquids infrastructure, and a significant bulk liquid storage capacity of 31 million barrels in Europe. This diverse asset base is designed to generate long-term and predictable cash flows, providing a steady source of monthly cash dividends for shareholders.
Alliance Pipeline
Grant in 2023
Alliance Pipeline is an energy transportation company that specializes in the transmission of natural gas and hydrocarbon products across Canada and the United States. The firm operates an integrated pipeline system designed to deliver natural gas from market hubs, offering reliable transportation services that enhance efficiency and safety. Alliance Pipeline's infrastructure is engineered to minimize damage from external forces and mitigate corrosion-related failures, allowing for the secure and effective transport of oil and gas. Additionally, the company provides exchange hub services, which include electronic trading, central counterparty clearing, and data services, further supporting its clients in the energy sector.
Atco
Grant in 2023
ATCO Ltd. is a Canadian corporation headquartered in Calgary that provides a wide range of solutions across various sectors, including housing, logistics, energy, and infrastructure. The company specializes in workforce and residential housing, offering modular facilities and construction services, as well as logistics and operations management. It also engages in electricity generation, distribution, and natural gas services, operating pipelines and related infrastructure in Canada and Western Australia. Additionally, ATCO offers commercial real estate services and manages a portfolio that includes office and industrial properties. The company serves both residential and commercial customers with electricity and natural gas retail sales. Established in 1947, ATCO has grown to become a diversified global corporation, focusing on delivering innovative solutions and service excellence across its various business segments.
Knead
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Knead Technologies is a technology company that specializes in logistics software solutions aimed at addressing food waste issues. It operates a food recovery platform that facilitates the connection between surplus food and organizations in need. By enabling food organizations to list excess food, Knead's platform promotes the redistribution of leftovers, thereby helping to combat poverty, reduce food waste, and support environmental sustainability. Through its innovative approach, Knead plays a crucial role in improving food recovery efforts and enhancing the efficiency of food distribution networks.
VerveAR
Grant in 2022
VerveAR is an Augmented Reality Software Company that specializes in WebAR solutions for E-commerce platforms focusing on scalable Virtual Try-On, 3D & Augmented Reality Viewers for online stores. We deliver our solutions across multiple categories, including footwear, furniture, watches, clothes, glasses, hats, jewelry, and bags for the Web. Our platform VerveAR enables e-commerce businesses to easily integrate Virtual Try-On, 3D and AR to their website without writing a single line of code.
Digital Alberta
Grant in 2022
Digital Alberta is an industry-led organization devoted to promoting and connecting the thriving digital media community across Alberta, Canada. Through professional development workshops, advocacy work, education, event, and business development activity, Digital Alberta is building the digital media industry provincially and promoting it abroad. The digital media industry is defined as the creative convergence of digital arts, science, technology and business for human expression, communication, social interaction, and education. The industry spans several disciplines, including but not limited to: audio, video, game design, animation, modeling, simulation, and interactive design.
University of Alberta
Grant in 2022
The University of Alberta is a prominent Canadian university, consistently ranked among the top five in Canada and within the top 100 globally. It offers a diverse range of academic opportunities, providing over 200 undergraduate programs and more than 170 graduate programs across various fields of study. The university is home to a vibrant student community, with approximately 400 active student groups that enhance the educational experience. Notably, the Alberta School of Business within the university is recognized as one of the leading institutions for business education and research, contributing to the university's reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
Cybera
Grant in 2022
Cybera is a non-profit organization that promotes economic growth through the use of digital technology. Cybera is in charge of the development and operation of Alberta's cyberinfrastructure, which is a sophisticated network of computers and networks that keeps the government, educators, non-profits, and entrepreneurs at the forefront of technological change. Cybera uses digital technology to foster connections, collaborations, and skill development.
Access Prosperity
Grant in 2022
Access Prosperity is an economic development organization. They offer programs and services that include job creation, financial stability, business development and training, financial education and coaching, and access to capital.
Intrinsic Innovations
Grant in 2022
Intrinsic Innovations enables Canada to maximize global diversification in the innovation space.
Mount Royal University
Grant in 2022
Mount Royal University, located in Calgary, Canada, was established in 1990 and is dedicated to providing a high-quality, personalized undergraduate educational experience. The institution emphasizes innovative and future-oriented approaches to education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded and relevant learning experience. With a focus on undergraduate programs, Mount Royal University aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen fields. The university is governed by an executive management team that oversees its operations and strategic direction.
European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research
Grant in 2022
European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research operates as a nonprofit organization. The European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (ECCIR) is an initiative for the development of European-Canadian research and business relations.
Canadian Blockchain Consortium
Grant in 2022
Canadian Blockchain Consortium is founded to unite diverse community of blockchain technology business owners, developers and adopters.
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
Grant in 2022
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a no-fee/no-equity organization that delivers an objectives-based mentoring program for massively scalable, pre-seed stage, science- and technology-based companies. Its nine-month program allows founders to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their likelihood of success. Founded in 2012 by Professor Ajay Agrawal at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the program has expanded to thirteen sites across seven countries: Seattle, Oxford, Paris, Atlanta, Estonia, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Berlin, Melbourne and Halifax.
Startup TNT
Grant in 2022
Startup TNT is an angel investment group founded in 2019 and based in Edmonton, Canada. The organization focuses on improving access to capital for early-stage technology companies by facilitating connections between local startups and angel investors. Startup TNT primarily invests in technology startups located in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatoon, aiming to support the growth and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in these regions. Through its efforts, the firm plays a significant role in fostering innovation and economic development within the local tech community.
Energy Futures Lab
Grant in 2022
Energy Futures Lab is a multi-disciplinary research developing a sustainable energy company.
Adatra
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Adatra is a trading app that offers commission-free trading as well as short-term insights into market activity and news sentiment.
Alberta IoT
Grant in 2022
Alberta IoT is a non-profit, member-based association that exists to nurture and support the growth of the internet of things and emerging technology sectors. Alberta IoT offers opportunities and guidance to scale up businesses looking to relocate to Alberta through the Start-Up Visa program, as well as relationships to help Alberta-based businesses expand globally. Alberta IoT's goal is to provide meaningful access to capital while encouraging mentorship and access to expertise, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful IoT and technology ventures in Alberta and beyond.
E3 Lithium
Grant in 2022
E3 Lithium is a resource company based in Alberta, focused on the development of lithium extraction technology from brines. The company is actively exploring its mineral properties, particularly the Clearwater project, which is situated in the Leduc Reservoir of south-central Alberta. E3 Lithium's assets are organized into five sub-properties: Clearwater, Exshaw, Rocky, Sunbreaker, and Drumheller. Leveraging the expertise of the mature oil and gas industry in the region, E3 Lithium aims to accelerate its development and contribute to the growing demand for lithium in the electrical revolution.
Syantra
Series A in 2022
Syantra is a precision biotechnology company focused on transforming cancer detection and treatment, with an initial emphasis on breast cancer. Its flagship product, Syantra DX™ Breast Cancer, is a blood test designed for early screening that analyzes a panel of gene expression biomarkers from whole blood. The test employs machine learning algorithms to accurately interpret the data, yielding positive or negative results. Clinical studies have shown high inferred accuracy, particularly among women under 50. Additionally, Syantra's Onco-ID™ platform seeks to broaden early cancer detection capabilities to encompass various cancer types, positioning the company as a key player in the advancement of precision healthcare screening tools for cancer diagnosis.
Memory Anchor
Grant in 2022
Memory Anchor is an AI-enabled cemetery software company. They offer SaaS services to federal level government agencies for the digital preservation of cemeteries, artifacts, vehicles, memorials, and other physical landmarks. Their mobile app platform offers 2x the engagement and retention over traditional 2D content such as paper tours and paper maps.
Wosler Corp.
Grant in 2022
Wosler is a healthcare technology company that is developing emerging technology to deliver high-quality teleradiology and radiology services. It aspires to be an industry leader in advanced diagnostic solution research, development, and implementation. Wosler was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Buoyancy Works
Grant in 2021
Buoyancy Works provides tools to support and manage career transitions behavioral science and technology. A more valuable, personalized, and inclusive approach where everyone can access the tools and programs they need while leaving scarce attentional and financial resources to attend to the things that matter.
AI Shading
Grant in 2021
AI Shading develops Ai & IoT-enabled technologies to reduce the environmental footprint from homes and buildings.
E3 Lithium
Grant in 2020
E3 Lithium is a resource company based in Alberta, focused on the development of lithium extraction technology from brines. The company is actively exploring its mineral properties, particularly the Clearwater project, which is situated in the Leduc Reservoir of south-central Alberta. E3 Lithium's assets are organized into five sub-properties: Clearwater, Exshaw, Rocky, Sunbreaker, and Drumheller. Leveraging the expertise of the mature oil and gas industry in the region, E3 Lithium aims to accelerate its development and contribute to the growing demand for lithium in the electrical revolution.
H2nanO
Grant in 2020
H2nanO Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative wastewater treatment technologies for municipal and industrial applications. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, with an additional office in Waterloo, the company specializes in nonmaterial and nanotechnology products designed to enhance water treatment processes. H2nanO aims to provide sustainable, nature-powered solutions that address water treatment and emissions reduction challenges, particularly within the resources sector. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater management while promoting environmental sustainability.
Bulky
Grant in 2020
Bulky is an online platform designed to facilitate the matching of liquid chemical shippers with tanker truck carriers for bulk freight transport. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Bulky emerged from a collaboration between BASF and Trimac to introduce innovative marketplace technologies to the liquid bulk industry. The platform allows shippers and carriers to post their transport needs, enabling real-time location tracking and bid notifications. Bulky has garnered partnerships with major industry players, including the largest chemical company globally and several leading bulk transportation companies in North America. As a freight fulfillment solution, Bulky is increasingly being adopted by various industry leaders to enhance efficiency in the logistics of liquid chemical transportation.
G4 Insights
Grant in 2019
G4 Insights is a company focused on the development and commercialization of its proprietary PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation (PCH) process, which converts lignocellulosic biomass, such as forestry residue and agricultural waste, into various forms of sustainable energy. This innovative technology produces green hydrogen, renewable natural gas, renewable syngas, and biochar, contributing to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts. Additionally, G4 Insights' PCH process is applicable in Power to Gas (P2G) scenarios, where it utilizes excess renewable energy to enhance the production of renewable natural gas. The PCH process is designed to be cost-effective, offering significantly lower capital expenditure compared to traditional biomass gasification methods, thus allowing customers to utilize renewable natural gas in standard natural gas equipment without modifications.
Razor Energy
Post in 2019
They are a publicly-traded junior oil and gas development and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Their business is concentrated on acquiring, and subsequently enhancing, producing oil and gas properties primarily in Alberta. Razor was founded in 2016 and through a business combination with Vector Resources Inc., a Capital Pool Company, concurrently completed an acquisition of a legacy light oil asset in the Swan Hills area of Alberta in January 2017, funded partially through a term loan facility in the amount of $30 million provided by AIMCo. Razor’s shares started trading on TSX Venture Exchange under ticker “RZE” on Feb 13, 2017. Razor is led by Doug Bailey and Frank Muller, the former CEO and COO, respectively, of Striker Exploration Corp. a publicly-traded junior oil and gas producer that amalgamated with Gear Energy in July 2016. The Company’s experienced management team and committed board of directors have a long term vision of organic and inorganic growth focused on efficiency and cost control across all areas of the business.
Maapera Analytics
Grant in 2019
Maapera is an environmental services company that is focused on applying advanced sensing and computer automation technology to soil assessment and clean up operations. Its goal is to help preserve soil as it is the foundation of all human life and thus civilization.
Pursuit Technologies
Grant in 2019
Pursuit Technologies develops innovative diagnostic tools aimed at optimizing production in the oil and gas industry. The company specializes in a mono-conductor array sonic logging tool that evaluates individual stages in horizontal multi-stage wells, providing a quick and cost-effective method for measuring production. Their technology facilitates the identification of stages suitable for re-fracturing, enhances hydraulic fracturing processes, and assists with pressure buildup management. Additionally, Pursuit Technologies focuses on reducing produced water and improving water disposal strategies, thereby enabling companies to enhance efficiency and lower operational costs. The company is also involved in advancing Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network solutions, expanding their technological footprint beyond traditional oil and gas applications.
E3 Lithium
Grant in 2018
E3 Lithium is a resource company based in Alberta, focused on the development of lithium extraction technology from brines. The company is actively exploring its mineral properties, particularly the Clearwater project, which is situated in the Leduc Reservoir of south-central Alberta. E3 Lithium's assets are organized into five sub-properties: Clearwater, Exshaw, Rocky, Sunbreaker, and Drumheller. Leveraging the expertise of the mature oil and gas industry in the region, E3 Lithium aims to accelerate its development and contribute to the growing demand for lithium in the electrical revolution.
Nanoprecise
Grant in 2018
Nanoprecise Sci Corp is a Canadian company specializing in condition monitoring systems that leverage the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Edmonton, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, the company offers RotationLF, an innovative hardware and software solution. This system integrates principles from physics and material science with advanced data analytics to diagnose machinery issues and predict remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors uniquely capture multiple data points, including RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. The accompanying software utilizes AI algorithms to analyze this data, enabling anomaly detection, fault characterization, and predictive maintenance. Nanoprecise's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including petrochemical, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, providing industries with a cost-effective means to enhance asset reliability and prevent failures.
dealcloser
Grant in 2018
Dealcloser is a transaction management platform specifically designed for legal professionals, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the deal process for corporate lawyers. By facilitating improved communication between lawyers and their clients, Dealcloser modernizes the way transactions are handled, ensuring that each client feels prioritized regardless of the number of ongoing deals. The platform streamlines the transaction workflow, enabling law firms to close deals more effectively and increase overall productivity. Through its focus on client relationships and efficient management, Dealcloser transforms traditional legal practices into a more modern and collaborative experience.
Maapera Analytics
Grant in 2018
Maapera is an environmental services company that is focused on applying advanced sensing and computer automation technology to soil assessment and clean up operations. Its goal is to help preserve soil as it is the foundation of all human life and thus civilization.
SolarSteam
Pre Seed Round in 2018
SolarSteam is a hardtech startup focused on developing innovative renewable concentrated solar technology to tackle the challenges of rising heat generation costs and high carbon emissions. The company aims to provide renewable heat energy systems for hard-to-abate industries, including cement, steel, chemical processes, food and alcohol production, and mining. These industries typically depend on high-temperature heat generated from carbon-intensive sources for their operations. By offering alternative energy solutions, SolarSteam enables companies to lower their carbon footprint and reduce operational costs, contributing to a more sustainable future.
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.
Ground Effects Environmental Services
Grant in 2017
Ground Effects Environmental Services (GEE), established in 1998 and headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, specializes in innovative environmental solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial sectors. The company has developed over 70 patented in situ remediation technologies, focusing particularly on mobile remediation solutions and electrokinetic technologies. GEE's proprietary electrokinetic platform effectively removes solids and contaminants from fluids, supporting applications such as frac flowback treatment, salt remediation, drill cuttings treatment, and invert drilling mud treatment. Additionally, Ground Effects provides bio-decontamination units designed to eliminate viruses and bacteria from surfaces, positioning itself as a leader in the field of environmental services.
Acceleware
Grant in 2017
Acceleware Ltd. is a Canadian clean-tech company focused on developing innovative technologies for the oil and gas sector, specifically in heavy oil and oil sands production. The company operates through two main segments: Radio Frequency (RF) Heating and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Acceleware's RF Heating technology, known as RF XL, is designed to provide a low-cost, low-carbon solution for oil extraction that minimizes environmental impact, eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, and does not require water or solvents. The HPC segment offers advanced computational software solutions, including tools for electromagnetic modeling and seismic imaging, which enhance oil exploration and reservoir characterization. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Calgary, Acceleware aims to support a transition towards cleaner energy production while improving economic performance in the energy sector. The company collaborates with Indigenous groups to promote sustainable practices that respect land and water.
PurLucid Treatment Solutions
Grant in 2017
PurLucid Treatment Solutions is a North American services company focused on innovative water treatment technologies. It designs and manufactures advanced water and wastewater treatment systems specifically tailored for the heavy oil, mining, forestry, and industrial sectors. The company's proprietary systems excel in hydrocarbon recovery and provide ultra-filtered water, effectively removing water and solids to enhance oil recovery processes. Through its cutting-edge solutions, PurLucid is transforming water treatment practices in various industries.
SewerVUE
Grant in 2017
SewerVUE specializes in advanced underground pipe inspection technology utilizing a multi-sensor system to evaluate pipe infrastructure. The company's innovative solution features a remotely operated robot that integrates CCTV data with ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurements, allowing for precise quantification of remaining pipe wall thickness. Additionally, the system includes a floating platform equipped with LiDAR, sonar, and sophisticated analysis software, enabling clients to accurately model the inner surfaces of pipes and assess conditions such as deformation and corrosion. This comprehensive approach enhances the ability to monitor and maintain vital underground utilities.
Fossil Water Corporation
Grant in 2017
Fossil Water has provided design-build, EPCM and consulting services since 2004.They specialize in water, wastewater and waste processing for industrial and municipal clients.They deliver projects up to 50% faster by utilizing their proprietary software, workflow automation and modular designs.
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.
Mariner Partners
Grant in 2017
Mariner Partners, Inc. (MPI) is a professional consulting organization renowned globally for its depth of knowledge and quality of service. MPI's customers view it as the premiere supplier of high-value, innovative business solutions in the areas of business strategy, product and service development, customer service, infrastructure design and operations.
Forward Water Technologies
Grant in 2017
Forward Water Technologies is a company focused on transforming wastewater remediation through its innovative forward osmosis technology. This proprietary process enables the efficient purification and desalination of water, addressing the challenges associated with wastewater treatment that often leads to costly disposal methods. By breaking the conventional water-energy paradigm, Forward Water Technologies aims to recover water that is typically lost, offering a more sustainable and effective solution for businesses in need of wastewater management.
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.
Hifi Engineering
Grant in 2017
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.
PlayEN
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
The PLAY Entertainment Network (PLAYEN for short) is the best way to connect with your friends in experiencing all things happening around you, anywhere in the world! You are the center of your universe! Discover events & destinations around you wherever you are. Great For Travelling! Claim FREE tickets, deals, offers and more for you and a friend with ease! Meet and network with other event goers LIVE at the event while it’s happening! *** More reasons to Play *** - Stay up to date by following all your favourite celebrities, tours and hangout spots, - Discover and interact with world renowned events, - Create events of your own, plan hangouts with close friends, or share events with the entire world, - Traveling? New to the area? No problem, use PLAYEN to explore new cities and find amazing things to do everywhere you go, - Meet and network with other event attendees. Make new friends! - Browse and interact with live event content, - Receive alerts when friends and family arrive at the event, - Save upcoming events & hangouts in the calendar of your personal device, - Filter how you please! Based on location, date, size, friends, and interests, - and many more amazing features.
G4 Insights
Grant in 2017
G4 Insights is a company focused on the development and commercialization of its proprietary PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation (PCH) process, which converts lignocellulosic biomass, such as forestry residue and agricultural waste, into various forms of sustainable energy. This innovative technology produces green hydrogen, renewable natural gas, renewable syngas, and biochar, contributing to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts. Additionally, G4 Insights' PCH process is applicable in Power to Gas (P2G) scenarios, where it utilizes excess renewable energy to enhance the production of renewable natural gas. The PCH process is designed to be cost-effective, offering significantly lower capital expenditure compared to traditional biomass gasification methods, thus allowing customers to utilize renewable natural gas in standard natural gas equipment without modifications.
Spartan Spark
Seed Round in 2017
Spartan Spark is a marketing platform that works with companies who want to expose how great they are. The company takes care of SEO, digital advertising, landing pages, website, blogs, email marketing, and social media—using its SpartanOne platform to get better results. Its SpartanOne algorithm constantly tracks and adapts to changes in Google, so their clients stay ahead of the competition, tops at the mind with its customers, and converts more leads, more often.
Norcada
Grant in 2016
Norcada Inc. is a specialized MEMS and photonic product company focused on the development and manufacture of MEMS devices and mid-infrared distributed feedback (DFB) lasers for various industrial and scientific applications. Founded in 2002 and based in Edmonton, Canada, Norcada operates a state-of-the-art fabrication facility that supports a wide range of products, including silicon nitride grids for transmission electron microscopy, membrane devices for X-ray microscopy, and custom MEMS design and fabrication services for telecommunications and bioanalysis. The company also produces near-infrared and mid-infrared single-mode semiconductor DFB lasers utilized in industrial sensing, environmental monitoring, and tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) applications. Through its innovative solutions, Norcada caters to sectors such as health, biopharma, and industrial sensing.
Metabolomic Technologies
Grant in 2013
Metabolomic Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal diseases, with a strong focus on colorectal health. Founded as a spin-off from the University of Alberta in 2010, Metabolomic Technologies aims to leverage metabolomics to create advanced diagnostic solutions. The company’s product lineup includes ColoDx for colorectal cancer, PolypDx for detecting adenomatous polyps, and tests for various gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, and lactose intolerance. The flagship product, PolypDx, is a urine-based test that offers enhanced sensitivity for the early detection of adenomatous polyps, addressing the limitations of traditional fecal screening methods. By developing innovative diagnostic tools, Metabolomic Technologies seeks to improve early detection and management of chronic gastrointestinal diseases, thereby contributing to better health outcomes.
Steeper Energy
Grant in 2013
Steeper Energy is a leading developer of advanced biofuels derived from low-value biomass, including agricultural and forestry residues as well as urban organic waste. The company utilizes its proprietary Hydrofaction process, which employs hydrothermal liquefaction to convert biomass into renewable transport fuels and biochemicals. This technology enables the heavy transport sector, including trucking, marine, and aviation, to transition to low-carbon fuels without the need for significant changes to existing infrastructure. As global carbon emissions from the transportation sector continue to rise, Steeper Energy's solutions align with international efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address the challenges posed by climate change. With a skilled team and robust industrial partnerships, Steeper Energy is positioned to play a pivotal role in the development of sustainable energy solutions that meet the demands of a low-carbon future.
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