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General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Founded in 2013, Novarc has established itself as a pioneer in this field, offering innovative solutions such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is uniquely tailored for high-mix low-volume production in pipe welding. The company also provides welding head-up display glasses and custom robotic solutions applicable in various sectors, including food and beverage, as well as pick and place and palletizing tasks. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies focuses on addressing complex industrial automation challenges through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems.

CoolIT Systems designs and manufactures advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-performance computing, cloud, and enterprise markets. Its products include CPU and GPU coolers, liquid-to-liquid heat exchanges, and all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, serving industries such as HPC, finance, oil and gas, research, and big data.

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.

Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Founded in 2013, Novarc has established itself as a pioneer in this field, offering innovative solutions such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is uniquely tailored for high-mix low-volume production in pipe welding. The company also provides welding head-up display glasses and custom robotic solutions applicable in various sectors, including food and beverage, as well as pick and place and palletizing tasks. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies focuses on addressing complex industrial automation challenges through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems.

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.

General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

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.

General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

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.