Business Development Bank of Canada

Northstar Clean Technologies is a Canadian company based in Delta, British Columbia, that specializes in the recycling of single-use asphalt shingles. Founded in 2017, the company is dedicated to providing environmentally friendly reprocessing solutions. It utilizes proprietary technology to recover valuable components from asphalt shingles, including asphalt cement, fiberglass, felt, and mineral aggregates. These recovered materials are then sold for various applications, such as asphalt pavement, shingle manufacturing, and construction products. Northstar Clean Technologies operates solely in Canada, focusing on the repurposing and reprocessing of asphalt shingles to promote sustainable practices in the construction industry.

General Fusion Inc. is a Canadian company focused on the development of commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a promising hybrid approach that combines elements of magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion. Founded in 2002 and based in Burnaby, the company aims to create utility-scale fusion power plants that can provide clean, safe, and abundant energy. General Fusion is pioneering a patent-pending concept that leverages advancements in MTF, which has seen limited exploration since the 1970s. The company is dedicated to demonstrating and commercializing this innovative energy solution by the end of the decade. It is supported by a network of global energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology innovators, all working to reduce technical risks and accelerate the path to viable fusion energy.

ZenHub is a project management software company founded in 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Matthew Butler. The software is designed to enhance the software development lifecycle for developers by enabling project planning directly within GitHub. It automates workflows to eliminate redundancies, extra steps, and hand-off delays, while utilizing live data to identify risks and bottlenecks. By creating real-time project roadmaps, ZenHub allows clients to focus more on coding and less on project management, ultimately streamlining the development process.

General Fusion Inc. is a Canadian company focused on the development of commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a promising hybrid approach that combines elements of magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion. Founded in 2002 and based in Burnaby, the company aims to create utility-scale fusion power plants that can provide clean, safe, and abundant energy. General Fusion is pioneering a patent-pending concept that leverages advancements in MTF, which has seen limited exploration since the 1970s. The company is dedicated to demonstrating and commercializing this innovative energy solution by the end of the decade. It is supported by a network of global energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology innovators, all working to reduce technical risks and accelerate the path to viable fusion energy.

Intelligent City Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in the design and construction of urban housing. The company has developed a technology-enabled building platform aimed at addressing critical urban challenges such as affordability and sustainability. Its approach integrates various stages of construction—design, architecture, engineering, and fabrication—into a cohesive system. By leveraging principles of mass customization, Intelligent City combines the flexibility of personalized products with the cost-effectiveness of mass production. The company focuses on mass timber building services and employs advanced techniques, including passive house performance and automated manufacturing, to create housing solutions that are environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and long-lasting.

Intelligent City Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in the design and construction of urban housing. The company has developed a technology-enabled building platform aimed at addressing critical urban challenges such as affordability and sustainability. Its approach integrates various stages of construction—design, architecture, engineering, and fabrication—into a cohesive system. By leveraging principles of mass customization, Intelligent City combines the flexibility of personalized products with the cost-effectiveness of mass production. The company focuses on mass timber building services and employs advanced techniques, including passive house performance and automated manufacturing, to create housing solutions that are environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and long-lasting.

Zymeworks Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative biotherapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's lead candidates include ZW25, a bispecific antibody undergoing Phase I and II clinical trials for various tumors, including biliary tract and gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas, and ZW49, a bispecific antibody-drug conjugate in Phase I trials for advanced HER2-expressing cancers. Zymeworks employs a computational biotechnology approach, utilizing proprietary molecular modeling and simulation technologies to optimize therapeutic antibodies and other protein-based therapeutics. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Merck, Eli Lilly, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, as well as collaborations aimed at advancing antibody discovery and development. Founded in 2003, Zymeworks is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic platforms and integrated drug development capabilities.

LoginRadius Inc. operates a cloud-based customer identity and access management platform aimed at mid-to-large sized businesses globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in India and the United States, the platform offers a range of services including customer registration, social login, profile management, and user management. Its developer-friendly solution features comprehensive APIs for authentication, identity verification, and multi-factor authentication, as well as customizable login interfaces and integrations with over 150 third-party applications. LoginRadius serves over 3,000 organizations and reaches approximately 1.17 billion consumers monthly. The company has been recognized as a significant player in the Consumer Identity and Access Management sector by industry analysts and maintains a partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

General Fusion Inc. is a Canadian company focused on the development of commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a promising hybrid approach that combines elements of magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion. Founded in 2002 and based in Burnaby, the company aims to create utility-scale fusion power plants that can provide clean, safe, and abundant energy. General Fusion is pioneering a patent-pending concept that leverages advancements in MTF, which has seen limited exploration since the 1970s. The company is dedicated to demonstrating and commercializing this innovative energy solution by the end of the decade. It is supported by a network of global energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology innovators, all working to reduce technical risks and accelerate the path to viable fusion energy.

Neuromed Pharmaceuticals is focused on the development, production, and marketing of pain therapies in Canada and the United States. Neuromed Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Zalicus in December 2009. Neuromed Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Northstar Clean Technologies is a Canadian company based in Delta, British Columbia, that specializes in the recycling of single-use asphalt shingles. Founded in 2017, the company is dedicated to providing environmentally friendly reprocessing solutions. It utilizes proprietary technology to recover valuable components from asphalt shingles, including asphalt cement, fiberglass, felt, and mineral aggregates. These recovered materials are then sold for various applications, such as asphalt pavement, shingle manufacturing, and construction products. Northstar Clean Technologies operates solely in Canada, focusing on the repurposing and reprocessing of asphalt shingles to promote sustainable practices in the construction industry.