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Open Ocean Robotics is a company that specializes in 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 real-time information from various locations across the ocean, providing valuable insights for environmental protection and sustainability. Their data collection capabilities are instrumental in monitoring ocean traffic, detecting illegal fishing activities, studying marine mammals, and understanding the effects of climate change. By offering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional crewed vessels, Open Ocean Robotics contributes to the preservation of marine ecosystems and the promotion of responsible ocean management.

Billi is a financial management platform designed to streamline users' financial lives by consolidating various monetary resources into a single application. It enables individuals to view all their bank accounts, monitor bills, and manage subscriptions and payments in an organized manner. The platform assists users in identifying hidden fees and outdated subscriptions through innovative technology, while also facilitating rent payments and the building of credit scores. By harnessing the principles of open finance, Billi transforms complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This empowers users to understand their spending patterns, make informed decisions, and ultimately enhance their financial well-being.

Emend Vision Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2022. It invests in technology companies with commercially deployable solutions in industrial transformation, big data and critical infrastructure, and clean water and food security.

Alacrity Academy provides businesses comprehensive digital marketplace training via online Bootcamps, live webinars, and expert support.

Audette provides an analytics platform for commercial buildings that accelerates carbon reduction investments. The platform collects utility and equipment data, analyzes building operation, and generates recommendations and decarbonization roadmaps to improve performance. By helping property owners optimize energy management and access capital, Audette aims to unlock operating expense savings and reduce carbon emissions across large building portfolios.

Swirltex Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary that specializes in the development and supply of custom wastewater treatment systems. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a patented membrane technology that separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. This innovative approach allows Swirltex to treat a variety of wastewater sources, including industrial applications such as dairy processing, mining wastewater, and beverage clarification. By manipulating the buoyancy of contaminants in the fluid, Swirltex's systems enhance filtration efficiency, reduce fouling on membrane surfaces, and ultimately produce high-quality effluent. The company's solutions enable clients to effectively manage wastewater while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.

Open Ocean Robotics is a company that specializes in 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 real-time information from various locations across the ocean, providing valuable insights for environmental protection and sustainability. Their data collection capabilities are instrumental in monitoring ocean traffic, detecting illegal fishing activities, studying marine mammals, and understanding the effects of climate change. By offering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional crewed vessels, Open Ocean Robotics contributes to the preservation of marine ecosystems and the promotion of responsible ocean management.

Intermetallica is a manufacturer specializing in intermetallic surface alloys aimed at enhancing the durability and lifespan of materials. By utilizing advanced alloy technology, the company produces materials that significantly outperform those created through traditional manufacturing processes. These innovative alloys not only extend product lifecycles but also enable users to achieve cost savings, making them an attractive option for various industrial applications. Intermetallica's focus on improving material performance positions it as a key player in the materials sector, committed to advancing the longevity and efficiency of its offerings.

Progressive Fusion Solutions is introducing accessible and affordable fusion energy technologies to power humanity now, and forever.

Ocean Diagnostics is a company focused on addressing environmental challenges, particularly those related to plastic pollution and its impacts on human health and biodiversity. It develops reliable and mobile industry-standard sensors and sampling instruments, along with analytical services that facilitate the understanding of environmental issues. By collecting and analyzing scientific data through laboratory analysis and data platforms, Ocean Diagnostics provides valuable insights that empower governments and industries to make informed decisions aimed at protecting the environment. The company emphasizes collaboration and aims to enhance awareness of the effects of plastic pollution, ultimately contributing to more effective environmental solutions.

MarineLabs is a technology company that specializes in providing real-time data on marine mobility and coastal intelligence. Their platform integrates high-resolution information from a network of compact, rugged, cloud-connected marine sensors, which enables clients to quantify marine hazards and optimize maritime operations. By utilizing advanced processing algorithms to analyze wind and wave data, MarineLabs enhances marine safety and promotes coastal resilience. The CoastAware platform is designed for accessibility, allowing users to access maritime data through web, mobile, and API interfaces. MarineLabs is committed to being a reliable partner for its clients, emphasizing trust and collaboration in its operations.

U-Bicycle operates a smart multi-modal transportation platform that facilitates seamless connectivity within cities. It offers shared bicycles and electric scooters strategically placed at specific locations to cater to short-distance commuting needs. This service promotes active, healthy, eco-friendly, and affordable mobility for locals, tourists, and other users. To access U-Bicycle's services, users can download the company's app from Google Play or the App Store.

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.

Plugzio provides a micro-utility platform that enables real estate owners, utilities, and individuals to manage, monitor, and monetize access to power as a service. The platform supports consumption tracking, access control, open APIs, and multi-wallet management for charging infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging. It offers easy installation and quick activation via QR codes, with real-time usage data that lets property owners set pricing, control who can access charging, and maintain cost efficiency and operational simplicity for power-as-a-service deployments.

GRT is a company dedicated to water and soil remediation, offering innovative environmental solutions aimed at developing a sustainable resource economy. The company specializes in processing excess and contaminated soils, as well as water, to produce clean aggregates. By diverting soil from landfills, GRT helps clients reduce costs while promoting environmentally responsible practices.

Certn develops a platform that uses machine learning and AI for applicant screening and risk management. It offers services such as criminal record checks, identity verification, employment & education verification, reference checks, and global background assessments. The platform predicts customer credibility through social profiling, behavioral profiling, and financial profiling.

HYAS Infosec Inc. is an information security company based in Nanaimo, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity technology solutions for enterprise, small and medium-sized businesses, and consumer markets. The company's flagship product, Comox, is a security intelligence platform that connects specific attack instances and campaigns to historical indicators of compromise. It allows users to research malware samples and network traffic, providing valuable insights to enhance existing security information and event management (SIEM) efforts. Comox is utilized by a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, international law enforcement agencies, and major security firms. Additionally, HYAS is recognized as a leader in pre-zero-day cybersecurity risk, offering the industry’s first solution that seamlessly integrates with existing security frameworks to detect and mitigate cyber risks proactively while identifying potential adversaries.

Encepta is a company that specializes in providing infrastructure solutions to the telecommunications, utilities, and municipal sectors across Canada. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and operational speed, Encepta offers services in project management, planning, and design. The company has developed software that assists organizations in assessing and maintaining telecommunications plant infrastructure through field surveys of distributed assets. This innovative approach enables clients to better understand the condition of their infrastructure and to manage related business processes more effectively. Encepta's commitment to data aggregation and research and development fosters positive feedback loops for clients, enhancing efficiency with each engagement. The company continues to invest in innovations that unify outside plant infrastructure data, facilitating accelerated decision-making and network expansion across various markets.

OCION Water Sciences is an environmentally conscious provider of water treatment solutions for crops, greenhouses, water treatment plants, and more. Their solutions include Hoof-X, ICC, LI12.5, ocion BD41, ocion blue, PF91, polypro, pondBrite, and more. .

Founded in 2014, Acuva Technologies specializes in developing and providing advanced water treatment solutions. The company's core technology is based on ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV-LED), designed to purify drinking water by effectively eliminating viruses, bacteria, and other biological contaminants.

SaaSquatch is a technology company based in Victoria, BC, Canada, that specializes in building loyalty and referral programs for consumer businesses. Founded in 2013, SaaSquatch offers a platform that enables companies to create customized referral programs and subscription management tools aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving purchase behavior. The platform utilizes program analytics to help businesses better understand their customers' needs and identify areas for optimization. By facilitating relationships between consumers and brands, SaaSquatch enhances customer lifetime value, advocacy, and loyalty, ultimately enabling clients to acquire new customers through recommendations from existing ones.

Boydel is a wastewater treatment technology company. They produce modular and electrochemical systems. They design and build containerized, skid-mounted, or permanent modular industrial wastewater treatment platforms.

AOE specializes in harnessing the power of ocean waves using patented technology. Their modular buoy-based system generates clean energy for various applications such as water desalination and electrical power generation.

Echosec Systems is a location-based search and data monitoring platform that provides real-time information on events by aggregating open-source data from social media, the deep web, and the dark web. Founded in 2013 and based in Victoria, Canada, it serves security and intelligence teams by delivering timely, relevant data to improve situational awareness and inform risk assessment, counterterrorism, disinformation monitoring, force protection, and crisis response. The platform helps bridge online chatter with real-world security threats for defense contractors, cyber intelligence organizations, and enterprises across sectors.

QuantoTech is an engineering company specializing in energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial growers.

Pretio Interactive, Inc. is a company based in Victoria, Canada, that specializes in monetization and engagement solutions for online publishers. Founded in 2012 and originally named RewardsDen, the company offers a proprietary plug-in that allows developers and publishers to reward users with promotional gift cards for various actions, including sharing content and making purchases. This system enables brands and advertisers to achieve intent-driven traffic by connecting user interactions, such as social sharing and revisiting, with targeted real-world rewards from well-known brands. By facilitating these connections, Pretio Interactive enhances user engagement while providing valuable marketing opportunities for advertisers.

At Tutela we understand the importance of having the right information at the right time. We have developed a unique way of collecting significant amounts of mobile experience and usage data. Collaborating with application developers and industry professionals, we provide telecoms and enterprise mobile organisations with the means to make informed decisions and improve their mobile networks.

Arterran Renewables specializes in producing next-generation renewable solid biofuels designed to replace thermal coal. The company utilizes a proprietary process that converts and densifies various types of residual biomass from renewable forestry into a water-resistant solid pellet fuel. This innovative product can be co-fired in existing coal boilers with only minimal modifications to the current materials handling systems. By offering a low-cost, energy-equivalent alternative to traditional coal, Arterran Renewables aims to support the energy-producing sector in transitioning to more sustainable energy sources.

First Light Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance solar-powered lighting solutions, focusing primarily on bollards and illuminated luminaires. The company caters to commercial and pedestrian-scale lighting projects, providing cost-effective and reliable solar lighting options. Its products are designed for various applications, including pedestrian areas and parking lots, ensuring ease of installation and sustainability. Through its innovative approach, First Light Technologies aims to deliver efficient lighting solutions that meet the needs of its clients while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Syscor specializes in developing and manufacturing wireless sensor systems designed for the petroleum industry. The company's primary focus is on monitoring floating roofs in petroleum storage tanks. Their sensor systems provide real-time data on various parameters, including rainwater accumulation, liquid hydrocarbons, volatile hydrocarbon vapors, acceleration, vibration, temperature, and roof misalignment. By offering these advanced monitoring solutions, Syscor enables clients to enhance safety and operational efficiency in their industrial assets and facilities.

WW Turbine expertise in the production of clean environmentally friendly renewable energy from marine and freshwater currents.

OTI's patented technology allows it to create clean, environmentally safe storage solutions that meet this need. They foresee their technology displacing the lead-acid battery, replacing it with a cleaner, lighter, and lower-cost alternative. Their aim is to become a new global leader in the energy storage market.

Muddy River provides industry with simple solutions to complex wastewater treatment challenges. It designs, manufactures, and provides on-going technical support for specialized water treatment systems.