Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a venture capital investment firm based in Ottawa, established in 2001. The organization focuses on funding and supporting Canadian cleantech projects, helping companies advance innovative technologies to market. SDTC's investments span various sectors, including agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and waste management. By fostering the growth of these companies, SDTC aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate export opportunities while delivering environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Operating independently, SDTC collaborates with a diverse network of partners from private industry, academia, and government, both domestically and internationally, to enhance the impact of its initiatives. The organization receives funding from the Government of Canada to further its mission.

Timon LeDain

Vice President, Operations

Leo Bever Ph.D

Investment Director

Past deals in Toronto

Ecopia Ai

Grant in 2022
Ecopia AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in geospatial big data analytics. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced mapping software that utilizes high-resolution earth imagery to create HD Vector Maps. By leveraging machine learning technologies, Ecopia AI transforms complex imagery into actionable insights, aiding organizations in various sectors with asset management, risk assessment, and disaster response. The company also has an additional office in Waterloo, Canada, further expanding its capabilities in providing detailed geospatial analysis.

Promise Robotics

Grant in 2021
Promise Robotics is a construction technology company that focuses on integrating industrialized robotics and artificial intelligence into the building industry. By offering ready-to-deploy robotic systems and software-as-a-service (SaaS) production management services, the company aims to facilitate the construction of affordable and sustainable NetZero-ready timber buildings. This innovative approach accelerates manufacturing times and mitigates uncertainties typical in traditional construction methods. As a result, real estate developers can enhance their operational efficiencies through industrialized automation, ultimately promoting a more sustainable approach to building.

Polar Sapphire

Grant in 2021
Polar Sapphire Ltd. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of high-purity aluminum oxide powder, commonly known as alumina. The company produces alumina in purity levels ranging from 3N to 6N, offering various particle size distributions tailored for different applications. This high-purity powder serves as a crucial feedstock for the production of sapphire ingots, which are essential in the manufacturing of LED substrates. Additionally, Polar Sapphire's alumina is utilized in the production of high-purity engineered ceramics, polishing agents, abrasion-resistant coatings, and other non-LED applications. The company has developed a proprietary method to produce low-cost, high-purity alumina, enhancing its competitive position in the market.

Validere

Grant in 2021
Validere Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing critical information about liquids to large markets, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2015, Validere develops portable devices such as the Validere Identifier, which assesses liquid safety by comparing samples against a comprehensive library, and EDGE Connect, which facilitates secure connections between buyers and sellers to identify arbitrage opportunities. The company's solutions enable industry participants to optimize their operational and trading decisions by delivering real-time quality intelligence and actionable testing data. This innovation allows oil and gas companies to accurately monitor product quality, streamline logistics, and enhance trading strategies, resulting in significant cost savings and increased revenue. Validere's technology supports transparency and accountability in liquid measurement, making it a valuable resource for producers and midstream organizations.

RainStick

Grant in 2021
RainStick is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled shower system designed to significantly reduce water and energy consumption while maintaining a luxurious shower experience. Their innovative product recirculates and filters water, allowing users to save up to 80% in both water and energy usage. Additionally, the shower system includes features that track real-time water and energy savings, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns. By focusing on sustainability and advanced shower technology, RainStick aims to transform traditional showering practices into an eco-friendly experience.
MPC address the automotive industry need for a responsive prototype molding shop, specializing in high quality plastic parts such as gears and complex assemblies. MPC are a mid-size, hands-on, owner-operated business with a fully engaged and highly motivated work force who all take pride in maintaining our reputation for uncompromising product quality and customer service.

QEA Tech

Grant in 2021
Developer of drone-based energy audit and quantification software designed to assist businesses and organizations in improving their energy efficiency and lowering their carbon impact. The platform uses drone-captured thermal images to create a 3D model of a building's energy loss, which is then analyzed to identify areas where energy is being wasted and provides recommendations for improvement, enabling users to conduct envelope thermal inspections in a hassle-free manner.

Argentum

Seed Round in 2020
Argentum Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced Smart Power over Ethernet Controllers (S.P.E.C), which utilize Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technologies for efficient power delivery and management. Their product line includes cloud-managed PoE splitters and power combiners aimed at high-power PoE applications, primarily servicing commercial and industrial sectors such as LED lighting and fan speed control. The company also focuses on modular DC power distribution systems, intelligent building automation, and wireless multi-sensor networks to help clients reduce electricity demand and enhance overall energy performance within buildings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Argentum caters to a diverse clientele that includes building owners, architects, engineers, and construction firms.

Elocity

Seed Round in 2020
Elocity is a cleantech company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on transforming the electrification of transportation for electric utilities, municipalities, and businesses. Founded in 2018, Elocity provides an intelligent and connected platform for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging, leveraging AI and IoT technologies. Its primary product, HIEV, helps utilities manage EV charging demand and integrates electromobility charging into existing electricity grid infrastructure and business processes. By partnering with power utilities and EV charging network operators, Elocity aims to create a sustainable and affordable transition to electric vehicles. The company's solutions enable clients to efficiently manage the demand and loads associated with increasing EV adoption while ensuring grid stability and reducing the need for new infrastructure investments. Elocity also maintains sales offices in Cypress, Texas, Dubai, and Noida, along with an engineering location in Bengaluru, India.

Flash Forest

Seed Round in 2020
Flash Forest is a reforestation company focused on rapidly restoring post-harvest and post-wildfire areas. By employing advanced technologies such as aerial mapping software, drone systems, and biological seed-pod technology, the company aims to efficiently plant trees and enhance ecological recovery. Through its innovative approach that combines automation with ecological science, Flash Forest enables businesses to offset carbon emissions effectively, contributing to global efforts against climate change.

Phycus Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2020
Phycus Biotechnologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in producing ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries, including bioglycolic acid and AHA ferment ingredients. Established in 2017, the company also operates a bio-conversion platform designed to capture and convert carbon dioxide from large-scale emitters. By utilizing microbial technology and metabolic engineering techniques, Phycus aims to transform CO2 into valuable chemical building blocks that can be used in various industrial applications. This innovative approach not only provides an alternative method for recycling carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals but also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Pantonium

Grant in 2020
Pantonium is focused on transforming public transit by offering a digital infrastructure that enables buses to operate beyond fixed routes, adapting their journeys in real-time according to rider demand. The company has developed a fleet management system that utilizes advanced software to create and adjust routes and schedules autonomously, responding to dynamic changes such as delays and cancellations. This innovative approach allows for a scalable, on-demand transportation service that can be implemented in various locations without the need for human intervention, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of public transit systems.

EcoPackers

Grant in 2020
EcoPackers Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the production and sale of biodegradable packaging materials. The company focuses on creating eco-resins derived from plants, offering a 100% biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic inputs. These eco-resins enable plastic manufacturers globally to develop innovative, non-toxic, and compostable single-use packaging solutions. Through its commitment to sustainability, EcoPackers aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.

Xanadu

Grant in 2020
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. The company integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create full-stack quantum computing solutions. Xanadu offers several software tools, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum computing. The company aims to make quantum computing accessible and beneficial by addressing real-world challenges and enhancing computational capabilities beyond classical methods. By combining expertise from leading scientists and industry professionals, Xanadu is positioning itself as a significant player in the quantum technology landscape.

e-Zinc

Grant in 2020
e-Zn Inc., trading as e-Zinc, is an energy storage technology company that develops electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metals. Its Zn reactor products have applications in residential houses, islands, remote communities, third world countries, military bases, mining sites, mobile communities, telecommunication sites, emergency responses, and electric vehicle charging stations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

RYSE

Grant in 2020
RYSE, formerly known as AXIS Labs, Inc., specializes in the automation of window shades through its innovative product, Gear. This device allows users to motorize and automate their existing window shades quickly and efficiently. Gear has been recognized as the 2017 Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association, highlighting its impact in the industry. The accompanying mobile application, compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, enables users to control and schedule their shades conveniently from their smartphones. Headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in New York City and Shenzhen, RYSE aims to revolutionize the window shade market by integrating smart technology into everyday products.

Anaergia

Grant in 2020
Anaergia Inc. is a global leader in sustainable solutions for generating renewable energy and converting waste into valuable resources. The company specializes in anaerobic digestion technologies that produce clean energy, fertilizers, and recycled water from organic waste streams. Additionally, Anaergia provides municipal wastewater solutions, including renewable energy production, co-digestion, biosolids management, and advanced membrane filtration. Its municipal solid waste services focus on waste diversion and applications for renewable energy and natural gas. The company also offers agri-food solutions that encompass renewable energy, nutrient management, and water reuse. Anaergia's proprietary technologies and services are employed in over 1,600 operational renewable energy projects worldwide, serving clients in the municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, Canada, Anaergia operates through various subsidiaries and has a global presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ecopia Ai

Grant in 2019
Ecopia AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in geospatial big data analytics. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced mapping software that utilizes high-resolution earth imagery to create HD Vector Maps. By leveraging machine learning technologies, Ecopia AI transforms complex imagery into actionable insights, aiding organizations in various sectors with asset management, risk assessment, and disaster response. The company also has an additional office in Waterloo, Canada, further expanding its capabilities in providing detailed geospatial analysis.

Ecopia Ai

Grant in 2019
Ecopia AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in geospatial big data analytics. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced mapping software that utilizes high-resolution earth imagery to create HD Vector Maps. By leveraging machine learning technologies, Ecopia AI transforms complex imagery into actionable insights, aiding organizations in various sectors with asset management, risk assessment, and disaster response. The company also has an additional office in Waterloo, Canada, further expanding its capabilities in providing detailed geospatial analysis.

Enersion

Grant in 2019
Developer of an adsorption-based chiller designed for renewable and sustainable cooling power. The company's chiller specializes in providing efficient cooling by consuming natural gas and producing electricity by utilizing heat in the form of hot water, enabling clients to provide cooling from sustainable energy sources at much more cost-effective rates saving both the environment and money.

Fibos

Grant in 2019
FIBOS Inc. develops optical measurement technology for the industrial sensing industry. The company’s product line includes optical gauge amplifier (OGA-01), a single-channel industrial optical gauge amplifier intended to compete against a traditional strain gauge amplifier; and optical gauge sensor that measures strain. It offers solutions for load sensing, pressure sensing, vibration sensing, and temperature sensing in oil and gas, energy, and test and measurement industries. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Yava Technologies

Grant in 2018
Yava Technologies is a Toronto-based company established in 1990 that specializes in developing and licensing innovative mineral recovery process solutions for the mining and mineral processing industries. The company aims to enhance the efficiency of these industries by offering a technology that eliminates the reliance on traditional mining equipment, such as concentrators and smelters. Yava Technologies focuses on creating low-cost, environmentally friendly processes that facilitate the recovery of various metals, ultimately allowing organizations to generate increased profits and value-added products across different sectors.

NRStor

Grant in 2017
NRStor Inc. is a Toronto-based company, established in 2012, that specializes in the development and operation of energy storage projects in Canada and across North America. The company serves commercial, industrial, institutional customers, and utilities by providing energy storage solutions under a turn-key energy-as-a-service model, which requires no capital investment or operational expertise from its clients. NRStor focuses on creating reliable, cost-effective energy storage technologies that enhance the integration of renewable energy sources. Its offerings include stand-alone energy storage systems, renewable coupled systems, and microgrids, all managed through an advanced operational platform. By partnering with various stakeholders and technology providers, NRStor aims to accelerate the commercialization of energy storage technologies, thereby promoting energy reliability, flexibility, and sustainability while supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Morgan Solar

Grant in 2017
Morgan Solar Inc began with a mission in 2007 – to develop highly efficient, low cost solar technology. Until now, all the real advancements in solar power always seem to be “10 years away”. John Paul Morgan, a Physics Engineer, with a background in optics, medical imaging and photovoltaics, developed an idea to make solar energy more affordable. His idea was to design an optical concentration system that would elegantly solve many of the problems of existing CPV systems. There first product to market, the Sun Simba HCPV, is designed for solar farm applications. Demonstration and test installations will begin in 2009, and our first commercial systems will be available in early 2010. The second set of products, the Sun Stream Window and the Sun Block Panel, are designed for building applications and smaller scale demonstration and test systems are also scheduled for 2009, with sales begining sometime after mid 2010.

Peak Power

Seed Round in 2017
Peak’s AI-powered software enables intelligent energy in smart cities by optimizing synthetic, stationary, and mobile batteries to act as grid resources. Peak’s solutions reduce operating costs and the environmental footprint of our clients while decreasing strain on the grid.

QD Solar

Grant in 2017
The solar photovoltaic market is one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world. That growth comes amidst the race to the bottom on cell and module pricing driven by fierce supply side market competition. PV manufacturers can no longer count on economies of scale and incremental process improvements to attain profit in the face of competitive pricing pressures. Manufacturers need to differentiate their product by delivering better performance for the same or lower cost. QD Solar, a University of Toronto spinoff company, will provide this differentiation.

e-Zinc

Grant in 2016
e-Zn Inc., trading as e-Zinc, is an energy storage technology company that develops electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metals. Its Zn reactor products have applications in residential houses, islands, remote communities, third world countries, military bases, mining sites, mobile communities, telecommunication sites, emergency responses, and electric vehicle charging stations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

QD Solar

Seed Round in 2016
The solar photovoltaic market is one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world. That growth comes amidst the race to the bottom on cell and module pricing driven by fierce supply side market competition. PV manufacturers can no longer count on economies of scale and incremental process improvements to attain profit in the face of competitive pricing pressures. Manufacturers need to differentiate their product by delivering better performance for the same or lower cost. QD Solar, a University of Toronto spinoff company, will provide this differentiation.

Nanoleaf

Grant in 2016
Nanoleaf Limited designs and provides light bulbs for use in home and office. Its products include thermal water bottles and non-dimmable bulbs. The company serves customers in North America, Asia, Scandinavia, and the Middle East. It sells its products through retailers and online retailers, as well as online. Nanoleaf Limited is based in Canada.

OTI Lumionics

Grant in 2015
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting solutions for various applications. The company focuses on innovative products, including transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. Among its notable offerings is the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp, which integrates a LED desk lamp design with a wireless charger. OTI Lumionics utilizes advanced technologies such as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr to enhance its product capabilities. The company was established by a team of accomplished researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology.

Hydrostor

Seed Round in 2012
Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology that addresses the growing demand for reliable and sustainable electricity solutions. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's innovative approach allows for the conversion of electrical energy into compressed air, which can be stored and later converted back into energy during peak demand periods. This technology is designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, optimize grid operations, and provide essential services such as dispatchable capacity and transmission deferral. Hydrostor's solutions are applicable in various contexts, including repurposing retired fossil fuel plants and serving large industrial operations and mining facilities. The company operates primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada and collaborates with leading engineering and construction providers to deliver comprehensive energy storage solutions.

Woodland Biofuels

Seed Round in 2007
Woodland Biofuels Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company based in Toronto, established in 2000. It specializes in producing renewable fuel by converting waste biomass into cellulosic ethanol and other high-value products. The company has developed and patented an efficient, low-cost technology that utilizes materials such as wood chips and agricultural waste, positioning it to become North America's lowest-cost producer of cellulosic ethanol. Woodland Biofuels aims to build, own, and operate its own cellulosic ethanol plants while also exploring selective licensing opportunities for its innovative technology.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.