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Kahi is the global asset tracking platform, designed for developers and solution providers to easily add beacon-based asset tracking to their product solutions. Kahi for Restoration is the first industry-specific solution built on Kahi, designed for Restoration Contractors to be able to track their equipment as they travel to-and-from job sites, allowing automation of invoicing, as well as understanding equipment availability.

Augmenta is motivated by the belief that generative methods enable a revolution in the way people function and approach. They provide the construction industry with the ability to design buildings more efficiently and at a lower cost, enabling a future of sustainable buildings, cities, and infrastructure. Their designs are NEC and customer specification compliant, use real parts, are fully constructible and optimized for prefabrication.

MineSense Technologies develops sensor-based solutions for the mining industry. It specializes in high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grade in real-time. The company offers a suite of sensing and sorting equipment, evaluation tools, laboratory services, professional services, and field support.

Acerta Analytics Inc. specializes in machine intelligence solutions that analyze raw machine data to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in the automotive sector. The company's flagship product, Acerta CHECK, employs statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. By assisting automotive manufacturers, including original equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers, Acerta helps improve quality control, reduce defects, and accelerate the market readiness of complex products. Additionally, the company's technology is applicable in aerospace for aircraft health management. Acerta's analytics platform empowers manufacturers to detect early signs of potential product failures, enhance root cause analysis, minimize scrap and rework, and continuously refine their processes. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control through advanced artificial intelligence.

Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.

GaN Systems develops and manufactures gallium nitride power switching transistors for various applications. Its products include 650 V E-HEMT and 100 V E-HEMT transistors, serving consumer brand and enterprise equipment manufacturers globally.

MineSense Technologies develops sensor-based solutions for the mining industry. It specializes in high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grade in real-time. The company offers a suite of sensing and sorting equipment, evaluation tools, laboratory services, professional services, and field support.

ACE Services Mécaniques Inc. is a company based in Val d'Or, Canada, specializing in mobile mechanical services for heavy equipment. Founded in 2010 by Sébastien Bédard and Pascal Rochette, the company leverages over 20 years of combined experience in various sectors, including mining and machinery dealerships. ACE offers a range of services that include on-site mechanical repairs, hydraulic hose repair, and welding services, thereby ensuring that clients can maintain and troubleshoot their heavy equipment effectively. The company's focus is on enhancing the productivity of its clients' operations through reliable and efficient service delivery. With a vision to become Quebec’s leading general service provider for heavy equipment, ACE is steadily progressing towards this goal.

Fuller Industrial specializes in manufacturing industrial piping solutions, focusing on mitigating abrasion and corrosion challenges. The company offers a range of services, including pipe spool fabrication, rubber and ceramic lining, and protective coatings. With advanced facilities, Fuller efficiently handles projects from single fittings to entire plant piping systems, ensuring durability, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability in harsh environments.

Kinova Inc. is a robotics technology company based in Boisbriand, Canada, founded in 2006. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic components, including robotic arms, actuators, and grippers, along with related software. Kinova operates under two primary business units: Assistive Robotics, which focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities to overcome their limitations, and Service Robotics, aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial environments. Through its innovative platforms and applications, Kinova seeks to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities while also providing solutions for various medical and industrial markets.

Powerside is a manufacturer of power intelligence products that focus on delivering advanced monitoring technologies and power quality solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including power monitoring systems, PQube 3 power analyzers, and low and medium voltage power correction technologies. In addition to these products, Powerside provides a suite of power quality services aimed at helping clients improve their energy efficiency. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including power and energy, data centers, transportation, medical, semiconductor, telecom, manufacturing, military, and government. By enabling industrial clients and other businesses to analyze their workflows and mitigate high surcharge rates, Powerside plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and power management.

A leading global supplier to the wood processing industry. BID offers comprehensive solutions including equipment manufacturing, turnkey management services, engineering, project management, installation, startup, and after-sales service.

Rotoliptic specializes in manufacturing Rotoliptic Pump, a positive displacement pump designed for handling multi-phase flows of viscous fluids. Its unique two-part architecture offers high operating efficiencies across varied temperatures and conditions, making it ideal for pumping crude oil in midstream oil and gas applications.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.

GaN Systems develops and manufactures gallium nitride power switching transistors for various applications. Its products include 650 V E-HEMT and 100 V E-HEMT transistors, serving consumer brand and enterprise equipment manufacturers globally.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.

Nexterra is a manufacturer of advanced gasification systems designed for thermal and cogeneration applications. The company specializes in enabling industrial and institutional facilities to self-generate clean and cost-effective heat and power using waste fuels, particularly renewable biomass such as wood waste. Nexterra's systems are characterized by their lower operational costs, design simplicity, reliability, and versatility, along with automated control systems that ensure ultra-low emissions compared to traditional combustion methods. In an environment of rising energy prices, Nexterra's technology provides customers with the opportunity to improve operating margins while reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and grid electricity, ultimately contributing to a significant reduction in carbon footprints.

Rotoliptic specializes in manufacturing Rotoliptic Pump, a positive displacement pump designed for handling multi-phase flows of viscous fluids. Its unique two-part architecture offers high operating efficiencies across varied temperatures and conditions, making it ideal for pumping crude oil in midstream oil and gas applications.

Vaperma is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas separation systems. Vaperma breakthrough patented polymer membrane technology combines solvent and high temperature resistance into a strong hollow fiber which enables to address many industrial applications. Vaperma advanced gas separation systems primarily target dewatering (''dehydration'') in a range of existing energy and industrial markets, including ethanol and natural gas processing applications. It can be used for applications such as the production of fuel-grade ethanol and the dehydration of natural gas, biogas, and chemicals. With Vaperma’s patented hollow-fiber polymer membrane, we offer our customers an energy-saving and eco-friendly solution for high-purity chemical products and a sustainable environment. Vaperma’s growth strategy is to focus on continuously improving its gas separation technologies to meet the broadest range of customer needs.

Vaperma is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas separation systems. Vaperma breakthrough patented polymer membrane technology combines solvent and high temperature resistance into a strong hollow fiber which enables to address many industrial applications. Vaperma advanced gas separation systems primarily target dewatering (''dehydration'') in a range of existing energy and industrial markets, including ethanol and natural gas processing applications. It can be used for applications such as the production of fuel-grade ethanol and the dehydration of natural gas, biogas, and chemicals. With Vaperma’s patented hollow-fiber polymer membrane, we offer our customers an energy-saving and eco-friendly solution for high-purity chemical products and a sustainable environment. Vaperma’s growth strategy is to focus on continuously improving its gas separation technologies to meet the broadest range of customer needs.

Nysa Membrane Technologies has developed a novel, patent-pending membrane-based platform technology with broad worldwide applications in protein purification and other biological & industrial separations. Nysa's proprietary membranes represent a truly disruptive technology, with dramatic cost and performance advantages over conventional membrane and resin-based separation technologies. Nysa has exploited its revolutionary technology to develop high value products for specific large and growing markets such as large-scale bioprocessing, small-scale bioanalytics, food & beverage processing, and water treatment.

Surfasys applies its advanced expertise in mechanical engineering and composite materials to improving the competitiveness of companies in the industrial moulding sector, standing out through its unique leadership and commitment, states Sylvain Savaria, Director, Technology Seed Investments with BDC. Surfasys' activities demonstrate well the business growth and innovation potential of the company.

Optessa Inc. is a software development company that specializes in providing web-based solutions for optimized planning, scheduling, and sequencing in the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with additional offices in Red Bank, New Jersey, and Pune, India, Optessa offers several key products, including Optessa MLP for multi-plant demand and capacity planning, Optessa MLS for assembly line sequencing, and Optessa RTS for real-time scheduling tailored to automated environments. These solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, semiconductor, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Optessa's technology is designed to facilitate seamless integration of planning and scheduling processes, ensuring that production rules are adhered to and that all relevant capacities and requirements are considered for effective order fulfillment. The company emphasizes the use of its patented solver, which evaluates the entire solution space to deliver optimal outcomes.

Sciemetric Instruments Inc. is a leader in the development of software and systems for quality control in manufacturing, specializing in manufacturing intelligence solutions that help detect and analyze defects. Founded in 1981 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a range of products including Qualityworx, a process management software; sigPOD, an in-station monitoring platform; and various specialized systems for leak testing, torque monitoring, and sound analysis. Sciemetric's technology is designed to provide real-time insights into manufacturing processes, enabling clients to enhance yield, improve quality, and reduce costs. The company serves diverse sectors, including automotive and medical devices, and operates globally with offices in the United States, India, China, and the United Kingdom. With over 30 years of experience, Sciemetric has established a strong reputation for its innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Cellex Power is a company specializing in the development of hybridized power systems that integrate battery and fuel cell technologies. These systems are designed specifically for powered industrial vehicles, such as forklift trucks. By replacing traditional lead-acid battery systems with their advanced fuel cell solutions, Cellex Power enables manufacturers of materials handling vehicles to enhance productivity while simultaneously reducing capital and operational expenditures. The company's innovative approach allows for significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings in industrial applications.