Bioenterprise Canada

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

DaganTech applies deep learning and machine learning to satellite images and historical farm data to predict crop yields and loss risks. We are currently launching enterprise applications for Crop Assurance and Reinsurance firms. Their vision is to track development on every farm on earth.

Spornado is an Agtech company focused on providing an early alert system for crop diseases, specifically targeting risks such as sclerotinia in canola and late blight in potatoes. The company's innovative wind-powered air sampler collects disease spores from the air and water, enabling farmers to detect the presence of crop diseases before they manifest visibly in the fields. By utilizing highly sensitive DNA analysis, Spornado allows farmers to make informed decisions on when and what fungal pesticides to apply. This approach not only reduces the guesswork associated with fungicide spraying but also helps optimize the timing and selection of treatments, ultimately saving farmers time and money while protecting crop yields.

Ardra Inc. is a renewable chemicals company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the production of petroleum-free specialty chemicals for the personal care and cosmetics industry. Utilizing technology developed at the University of Toronto, Ardra employs model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to create biocatalysts that convert renewable resources into essential chemicals. The company's flagship product is 1,3-butanediol, a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based counterparts, which is utilized in various applications including cosmetics, food, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. With the cosmetics sector relying heavily on petroleum chemicals, valued at approximately $2.6 billion, Ardra aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions that stabilize and sustain the supply chain while reducing ecological impact.

Teabot is a company focused on revolutionizing the tea experience through its innovative robotic kiosks. These kiosks enable customers to create personalized cups of loose-leaf tea quickly and conveniently, with the option to customize their blends via a touch screen or smartphone. Teabot addresses the common challenges faced by tea enthusiasts who wish to experiment with flavors but find traditional blending methods tedious or costly. By streamlining the tea blending process, Teabot allows customers to enjoy fresh, customized tea in under a minute. Additionally, customers can save their favorite blends and order them in pouch form for home enjoyment, making it easier to explore and enjoy unique tea flavors.

Betterfrost Technologies Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in energy-efficient refrigeration and ice-management systems. The company focuses on ultra-low energy de-icing solutions applicable across various sectors, including electric vehicles, refrigeration, aerospace, and industrial applications. Betterfrost Technologies employs innovative technology that utilizes high-power energy pulses to selectively melt ice, achieving this with significantly reduced energy consumption—up to 20 times less than traditional methods. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also enables clients to save time and resources in ice removal processes.