Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup founded in Waterloo in 2016, focusing on machine learning and gesture recognition software. The company develops AI-based solutions that facilitate the creation of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports both 2D and 3D gestures, utilizing motion, touch, and vision sensors. Motion Gestures enables rapid deployment on cloud, gateway, hub, and embedded platforms, allowing developers to build and test gesture-based interfaces efficiently and cost-effectively. The company provides free licenses for its cloud SDK, empowering developers to create and test gestures using their smartphones without the need for extensive programming or data input.
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LabsCubed Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, founded in 2016, that specializes in the manufacture of automated testing systems for materials, particularly plastics and rubbers. The company's advanced machines facilitate rapid and intelligent stress testing of polymer materials by automating the physical testing process and data collection. By loading tensile samples into its systems, LabsCubed enables manufacturers to conduct numerical simulations and gather detailed analytical information efficiently. This innovation helps companies save both time and money in the development of new and innovative materials.
YOURIKA is a Canadian company based in Waterloo that specializes in designing and developing an artificial intelligence-based platform to enhance online learning experiences for high school, university, and college students. Founded in 2016, the company integrates advanced AI research from the University of Waterloo with its proprietary technology to create innovative educational products. Its flagship platform, ORBITS, is designed to help students learn more effectively in remote settings by identifying specific learning gaps and providing personalized, real-time tutoring. Additionally, the platform offers valuable learning analytics to educators, fostering improved engagement between students and instructors. Through these capabilities, YOURIKA aims to transform the way students interact with STEM-based subjects and optimize their learning processes.
Sensor Medical improves surgical safety through force-sensing technology.
Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup founded in Waterloo in 2016, focusing on machine learning and gesture recognition software. The company develops AI-based solutions that facilitate the creation of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports both 2D and 3D gestures, utilizing motion, touch, and vision sensors. Motion Gestures enables rapid deployment on cloud, gateway, hub, and embedded platforms, allowing developers to build and test gesture-based interfaces efficiently and cost-effectively. The company provides free licenses for its cloud SDK, empowering developers to create and test gestures using their smartphones without the need for extensive programming or data input.
CoHealth is a content creation and distribution platform that helps Health Organizations (like, providers, systems, industry) create, transform and distribute their health-related content to reach health consumers.
SmartTones Media is increasing ad effectiveness through audience engagement and consumer responses. Combining the reach of broadcast with the metrics of digital, entertaining experiences are delivered from content (TV, film, radio and live events) directly to mobile devices. SmartTones Media helps companies engage with their audience through interactive experiences, enhanced storytelling and branded entertainment. Using silent sound codes embedded in content, SmartTones track audiences’ user responses and consumer demographics with SmartData in real time across all media.
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. develops sensor products to get affinity, kinetics, and specificity for proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, enzymes, polymers, and small molecules. The company offers surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, SPR reagents and kits, and SPR accessories; and OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. It also provides software solutions, such as TraceDrawer, a real-time kinetic analysis software; OpenSPR software that allows the control of the OpenSPR instrument and real time data acquisition; and OpenSpec, a software program for real time optical peak tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradeable plastics and other high value materials. Genecis is headquartered in Scarborough, Canada.
Zoom.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven automated virtual assistant. Founded in 2016, the software integrates with a user’s existing data to learn their preferences and streamline various operational tasks. It assists in meeting scheduling, workload management, and logistics coordination, while also providing features like reminders and warm introductions. The virtual assistant facilitates communication through popular messaging platforms, including Slack, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, SMS, and GroupMe. By automating routine tasks, Zoom.ai aims to enhance productivity for enterprise managers and reduce workplace distractions.
SSIMWAVE Inc. is a video software company specializing in solutions for video quality monitoring, diagnosis, and perceptual video compression. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, the company offers several products including Video QoE Monitor, which measures video quality for on-demand services, and Video QoE Monitor Live, designed for real-time monitoring of live broadcasts. Additionally, the Perceptual Stream Optimizer enhances video encoding to ensure consistent quality of experience (QoE), while Smart Video Streaming employs a QoE-driven approach to optimize adaptive video streaming. These tools are tailored for the media, communication, and entertainment industries, helping clients reduce bandwidth costs and manage quality across various platforms and networks. SSIMWAVE serves prominent broadcast and streaming operators in Canada and the United States.
Promentis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 2006. The company specializes in developing therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders, with a focus on addressing glutamatergic imbalance and oxidative stress. Promentis is known for its lead compound, SXC-2023, which targets System xc- to treat multiple conditions, including impulse control disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition to SXC-2023, Promentis is also working on other compounds aimed at restoring glutamatergic neurotransmission, which is crucial for improving cortical function and managing various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia.
H2nanO Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing advanced wastewater treatment technology for municipal and industrial applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, with an additional office in Waterloo, the company specializes in creating nonmaterial and nanotechnology products designed to effectively treat hard-to-degrade water contaminants. H2nanO's innovative approach utilizes light-activated processes, enabling safe discharge and reuse of treated water.
Alert Labs protects our customers' basements by gathering and analyzing real-time data with attractive, reliable, and easy-to-install hardware and software. Deployed sensor networks are on the alert for water leaks, floods, power issues, and more
Local Line operates as an online B2B marketplace that connects food suppliers with local food purchasers, facilitating access to a diverse range of products from farmers, brewers, vineyards, butchers, and bakers. The platform provides comprehensive e-commerce, customer relationship management, and inventory solutions, enabling suppliers to manage their operations efficiently. By using Local Line, food suppliers can enhance their order fulfillment processes, increase sales, and maintain control over their brand. This approach not only helps suppliers to grow their businesses on their own terms but also significantly improves the availability of local food products in the market.
KA Imaging Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2015, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray detectors for both medical and non-medical applications. The company has developed a real-time X-ray imaging device that offers higher resolution, increased dynamic range, and lower radiation doses, utilizing an innovative LCD display manufacturing process. Its product lineup includes static X-ray detectors for identifying interior faults in infrastructure, dual-energy detectors for baggage screening at airports, dynamic detectors for inspecting moving engine parts, and mammography detectors. KA Imaging holds several patents that protect its technologies and is actively developing a replacement for traditional CAT scans that enhances visualization capabilities. The company aims to market its imaging solutions primarily to X-ray system integrators, targeting a diverse range of sectors including medical, industrial, veterinary, non-destructive testing, and scientific imaging.
Suncayr Inc., located in Mississauga, Canada, has developed an innovative colour-changing sticker called "SPOT" designed to enhance sun safety. This sticker is applied directly to the skin before sunscreen is used. While the sunscreen effectively blocks ultraviolet (UV) rays, the sticker remains clear; however, once the sunscreen's protective qualities diminish and UV exposure occurs, the sticker changes to purple. This simple yet effective tool provides users with clear visual feedback on their sunscreen's effectiveness, allowing families to enjoy outdoor activities with greater confidence in their sun protection.
Formulating Change Inc., based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, is a technology based start-up that provides an innovative approach to charitable giving. Their flagship product, ChangeIt, is a patent protected feature that can easily be added to any existing debit or credit card and allows cardholders a simple and secure way to give to their favourite causes with every transaction.
HTBASE delivers a unique Composable IT infrastructure solution to medium and large enterprises with its software-defined platform. Their goal is to enable organizations to transform their operations and deliver technology solutions on an efficient way. Through innovative product and services, HTBASE accelerates the journey to cloud computing in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.
Suncayr Inc., located in Mississauga, Canada, has developed an innovative colour-changing sticker called "SPOT" designed to enhance sun safety. This sticker is applied directly to the skin before sunscreen is used. While the sunscreen effectively blocks ultraviolet (UV) rays, the sticker remains clear; however, once the sunscreen's protective qualities diminish and UV exposure occurs, the sticker changes to purple. This simple yet effective tool provides users with clear visual feedback on their sunscreen's effectiveness, allowing families to enjoy outdoor activities with greater confidence in their sun protection.
Blitzen is a company that offers a comprehensive lead management and voice-of-customer platform aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency for medium to large-sized enterprises. With a focus on converting website visitors into actionable leads and capturing vital customer insights, Blitzen provides tools for personalized marketing and automation. The platform enables users to create form-based workflows and synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools through event-based automation. This functionality helps businesses improve revenue generation and streamline customer management processes. Blitzen is based in Kitchener, Ontario, and has gained recognition as a graduate of the AngelPad accelerator program.
FunnelCake helps B2B marketing teams understand where they have the most impact on their buyer journey. FunnelCake helps accelerate revenue at scale by improving performance for lead and pipeline management.
Andela is a global talent network that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides training and mentorship to prepare developers for roles with companies worldwide. Through its platform, Andela connects leading organizations like GitHub and Cloudflare with highly skilled engineering talent, enabling businesses to scale their teams efficiently and cost-effectively. The company focuses on identifying the top 1% of software developers, fostering a network that empowers developers while facilitating job opportunities. Andela operates as a distributed organization across four continents and has garnered support from notable investors, including Generation Investment Management and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Lending Loop is Canada's first peer-to-peer lending marketplace. Our core focus is providing businesses with accessible capital at fair interest rates through a simple online process. We do this by cutting out the costly intermediaries, such as banks, allowing Canadian businesses and lenders to prosper together. Lending Loop gives all Canadians access to simple and attractive returns by supporting the growth of local Canadian businesses.
Aterlo Networks Inc. specializes in extending content delivery networks into household networks, focusing on enhancing the streaming media experience for users. The company offers a managed service called NightShift, which shifts streaming media usage from peak to off-peak hours, thereby alleviating network congestion. Aterlo serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers and content providers, as well as industries such as maritime, energy, mining, and work camps. Founded in 2014, Aterlo Networks is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Needls.com is a Toronto-based company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for social lead identification, aimed at enhancing sales for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014, the platform enables users to create, target, and optimize digital advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Utilizing a proprietary purchase intent engine, Needls.com identifies the ideal target audience by analyzing social media conversations. The company's offerings include geographic targeting, lead prospecting, notifications, support for multiple social media accounts, webinar access, historical lead searches, advanced analytics, and CRM solutions. Its diverse client base encompasses various sectors, including event planning, retail, real estate, and professional services, catering to the unique needs of businesses such as florists, auto dealerships, mortgage brokers, and graphic designers.
SeamlessMD is a digital patient engagement platform focused on improving surgical outcomes and enhancing the patient experience. The company partners with healthcare providers to implement and optimize enhanced recovery protocols after surgery, utilizing design, data, and technology. Its platform enables hospitals to engage in remote patient monitoring and gather critical data, which helps in improving surgical results and minimizing readmissions. By streamlining the patient journey and providing comprehensive support, SeamlessMD aims to deliver quality surgical care while reducing costs for healthcare providers.
The company develops a marketing automation software that allows business enterprises to create marketing messages and strategies for their customers.
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. develops sensor products to get affinity, kinetics, and specificity for proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, enzymes, polymers, and small molecules. The company offers surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, SPR reagents and kits, and SPR accessories; and OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. It also provides software solutions, such as TraceDrawer, a real-time kinetic analysis software; OpenSPR software that allows the control of the OpenSPR instrument and real time data acquisition; and OpenSpec, a software program for real time optical peak tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.
Magnusmode, founded by Nadia Hamilton, was inspired by her brother Troy, who has autism. The company focuses on developing tools that enhance the everyday experiences of individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities. Its flagship product, Magnus Cards, is a mobile application that combines task analysis with game design principles to promote learning through engagement and visual communication. Users create and utilize digital cards to master various activities, such as navigating public transit, managing money, and cooking. This approach not only fosters independence but also encourages inclusion in the community, allowing teens and young adults to gain confidence and skills in meaningful ways.
TritonWear Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in developing performance wearables that enable coaches and athletes to monitor performance in real time via mobile devices. The company offers a highly accurate sports wearable that uniquely provides personalized, AI-based auto-coaching, tailored to individual data. By focusing on the critical issues of inaccurate data and the lack of actionable feedback within the burgeoning fitness and sports wearables market, TritonWear has carved out a distinctive niche. The company aims to enhance athletic performance by delivering precise insights and guidance to users.
Unata Inc. offers a marketing and analytics platform designed to enhance the customer experience for retailers by integrating their loyalty and customer relationship management systems with various digital channels. Founded in 2009 and based in Toronto, Canada, Unata's platform monitors customer interactions, including pre-purchase behavior, to facilitate personalized and real-time engagement. The company connects all digital touchpoints, such as circulars, e-commerce, and mobile applications, to create a seamless omni-channel experience. By leveraging machine learning technology, Unata analyzes retailer data to deliver tailored recommendations, aiming to boost customer loyalty and spending. As of January 2018, Unata operates as a subsidiary of Maplebear Inc.
Beagle Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2013, headquartered in Kitchener. It offers a cloud-based productivity tool that employs artificial intelligence to analyze contracts, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses. The platform enhances purchasing power and provides critical insights to executives while aiding legal teams in compliance matters. By utilizing an advanced AI engine, Beagle helps users comprehend the relevance of contract language and compliance elements specific to their needs. This functionality enables decision-makers to navigate risks effectively, leading to improved efficiency, accuracy, and overall employee engagement.
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.
Sentry Scientific is building a smart walker for the elderly. We aim to reduce risk of walker-related fall injuries, increase senior independence, and to alleviate the financial burden off healthcare sectors across the globe.
Textbooks for Change is a B Corp and social venture founded in 2013 and based in Hamilton, Canada. The organization focuses on providing affordable and accessible educational materials to students both locally and globally by repurposing used textbooks. It collects textbooks through drop boxes on post-secondary campuses and student club collection drives, and also resells them online. This initiative not only allows students to reuse textbooks but also contributes to recycling efforts. Additionally, Textbooks for Change distributes microfinance loans to entrepreneurs, further enhancing its social impact and commitment to improving the educational landscape.
RSVP.ai specializes in natural language processing (NLP) and question-answering technologies optimized for mobile devices. The company utilizes a substantial database of 200 million existing questions and answers to facilitate rapid translation between Chinese and English. Its software harnesses machine learning to deliver advanced deep language understanding across various sectors, including smart homes, robotics, healthcare, education, and automotive industries. Additionally, RSVP.ai has developed a customer acquisition, engagement, and retention platform that leverages blockchain technology and data analytics to enhance online interactions, particularly within the Web3 space. This platform aims to provide tailored experiences based on users' wallet activity, thereby simplifying workflows and improving customer engagement while reducing acquisition costs. The company is focusing on customizing its products for the Chinese market to expand its business and enhance its marketing and distribution strategies.
SSIMWAVE Inc. is a video software company specializing in solutions for video quality monitoring, diagnosis, and perceptual video compression. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, the company offers several products including Video QoE Monitor, which measures video quality for on-demand services, and Video QoE Monitor Live, designed for real-time monitoring of live broadcasts. Additionally, the Perceptual Stream Optimizer enhances video encoding to ensure consistent quality of experience (QoE), while Smart Video Streaming employs a QoE-driven approach to optimize adaptive video streaming. These tools are tailored for the media, communication, and entertainment industries, helping clients reduce bandwidth costs and manage quality across various platforms and networks. SSIMWAVE serves prominent broadcast and streaming operators in Canada and the United States.
Proteocyte AI develops Straticyte, a precancer laboratory service that objectively and accurately detects oral lesions at high risk of transforming to cancer and those that pose low risk. Its Straticyte assesses the risk of oral lesions becoming cancerous by applying proprietary protein biomarkers to biopsies of the lesions. The company offers its solution for the diagnosis and treatment of oral and head and neck cancers. The company was formerly known as Proteocyte Diagnostics Inc. and changed its name to Proteocyte AI in March, 2018. Proteocyte AI was founded in 2011 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
The Networking Effect is a rapidly growing online platform that helps match and connect local small businesses who want to grow with purpose. The core functionality of The Networking Effect are its unique resources and tools, including a small business matching engine that allows members to not only find new prospects, suppliers and get advice quickly, but also to connect with other small business members to build communications groups, and a personal, trusted network, using a wide variety of connection tools. Founded in late 2013, The Networking Effect is a Canadian technology start-up and is headquartered in Barrie, Ontario.
PumpUp is a fitness application that fosters a positive community for individuals seeking to achieve their health goals. It offers users tools to track their fitness progress, receive coaching, and access fitness tips and reminders, all aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The platform creates a supportive environment where users can share their challenges and triumphs, connecting with a global network of like-minded individuals. Headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in San Francisco, PumpUp provides an engaging space for users to motivate one another and work towards becoming their best selves.
Andela is a global talent network that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides training and mentorship to prepare developers for roles with companies worldwide. Through its platform, Andela connects leading organizations like GitHub and Cloudflare with highly skilled engineering talent, enabling businesses to scale their teams efficiently and cost-effectively. The company focuses on identifying the top 1% of software developers, fostering a network that empowers developers while facilitating job opportunities. Andela operates as a distributed organization across four continents and has garnered support from notable investors, including Generation Investment Management and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Medella Health Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in the development of bio-sensors and electronics designed to monitor blood glucose levels. Founded in 2013, the company has created innovative solutions, including a smart contact lens that continuously and non-invasively tracks glucose levels. This technology allows diabetes patients to manage their condition more effectively by transmitting real-time data to a mobile phone, thereby enhancing their ability to monitor their health. Medella Health focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes through advanced monitoring solutions.
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for organizations to effectively manage and promote their experts and thought leaders. Established in 2009, the platform enables marketing teams to customize content and align it with their branding while facilitating the monitoring of engagement from media, conferences, and business prospects. ExpertFile allows organizations, including corporations, universities, healthcare institutions, and trade associations, to consolidate and present their expert content—such as biographies, research papers, and videos—into engaging profiles that are easily searchable. This addresses a common challenge of fragmented content across various platforms, which can hinder media coverage and visibility. The company's innovative solution enhances brand reputation and market presence by transforming people-based content into valuable narratives that resonate with targeted audiences. Additionally, ExpertFile has established exclusive partnerships, including one with the Associated Press, to enhance its reach and impact in the media landscape.
Plum.io, Inc. is a Canadian company that operates a cloud-based recruitment platform designed to assist organizations in hiring, developing, and retaining top talent. Utilizing artificial intelligence and principles from industrial and organizational psychology, Plum's platform evaluates key competencies such as adaptability, innovation, and communication to enhance talent acquisition processes. This technology enables companies to make informed hiring decisions, predict successful candidates, and support employee development and workforce planning. Plum.io, originally known as Cream.HR, Inc., was founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2014. The company's mission is to leverage its extensive database of human potential to optimize every stage of the employee journey, from recruitment to leadership development.
Tacit Innovations Corp. designs and develops mobile applications that enable users to discover, browse, order, and pay for their meals at various restaurants. Its products include Maegan, a mobile platform that enables restaurant-goers to browse menus, manage their orders, and pay for their meals; and Maegan Mobile, an end-user mobile application that extends in-restaurant services directly to a consumer mobile device. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Perimeter Medical Imaging is a privately held medical device company with offices in Toronto, Canada. Our executive team of medical device leaders holds an excellent track record of successfully building companies and improving outcomes for clinicians and patients.
BrainFx is a company focused on developing a neurological assessment platform aimed at identifying the subtle effects of brain disorders. Founded by experienced Occupational Therapists Tracy Milner and Heather Condello, the company emerged from their extensive practice in neurorehabilitation. Recognizing a significant gap in the availability of comprehensive assessment tools for individuals with neurological deficits, BrainFx offers a suite of clinical assessments that measure the functional impact of conditions such as mild to moderate brain injuries, learning disabilities, concussions, mental illnesses, dementia, and cognitive effects of chronic conditions. This platform enables healthcare providers to create targeted and personalized care plans, ultimately enhancing the quality of treatment for clients with diverse neurological challenges. Additionally, BrainFx actively promotes the integration of technology in clinical practice, drawing from their deep understanding of both clinical needs and current research to improve outcomes for individuals affected by brain disorders globally.
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.
PUSH Design Solutions Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in performance monitoring and analysis through innovative technology. The company offers the PUSH Band 2.0, a wristband that tracks workout performance and integrates with an online portal for organizing training programs and storing data. Catering to both enterprise and consumer markets, PUSH operates under two brands: PUSH Pro and PUSH Athlete. PUSH Pro focuses on providing coaches and trainers with tools for remote program delivery and data analysis, enhancing team performance in professional sports and military settings. Meanwhile, PUSH Athlete aims to enhance the fitness experience for consumers by combining traditional workout equipment with technology, enabling users to access coaching, data analytics, and community support. Through its integrated hardware and software platform, PUSH empowers coaches to optimize training loads and improve athlete performance effectively.
MyndTec, Inc. develops, distributes, and markets medical equipment. It offers MyndMove, a functional electrical stimulation (FES) therapeutic device, that aids to restore voluntary movement in people experiencing paralysis due to stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. The company was formerly known as Simple Systems Inc. MyndTec, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
BigRoad Inc. is a Canadian company that develops mobile applications tailored for the trucking industry, focusing on both fleet operators and drivers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including browser applications for fleet managers that enable real-time messaging, automated hours of service (HOS) tracking, document capture, and GPS location monitoring. For drivers, BigRoad provides a smartphone application featuring in-app messaging, electronic logging, and real-time navigation, along with the ability to send and receive documents and photos. The platform also incorporates deep analytics, allowing fleet managers to gain insights into their operations and enhance productivity. By addressing the challenges faced by trucking fleets, BigRoad aims to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens for fleet owners while improving the driving experience. As of 2017, BigRoad operates as a subsidiary of Complete Innovations Inc.
BigRoad Inc. is a Canadian company that develops mobile applications tailored for the trucking industry, focusing on both fleet operators and drivers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including browser applications for fleet managers that enable real-time messaging, automated hours of service (HOS) tracking, document capture, and GPS location monitoring. For drivers, BigRoad provides a smartphone application featuring in-app messaging, electronic logging, and real-time navigation, along with the ability to send and receive documents and photos. The platform also incorporates deep analytics, allowing fleet managers to gain insights into their operations and enhance productivity. By addressing the challenges faced by trucking fleets, BigRoad aims to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens for fleet owners while improving the driving experience. As of 2017, BigRoad operates as a subsidiary of Complete Innovations Inc.
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for organizations to effectively manage and promote their experts and thought leaders. Established in 2009, the platform enables marketing teams to customize content and align it with their branding while facilitating the monitoring of engagement from media, conferences, and business prospects. ExpertFile allows organizations, including corporations, universities, healthcare institutions, and trade associations, to consolidate and present their expert content—such as biographies, research papers, and videos—into engaging profiles that are easily searchable. This addresses a common challenge of fragmented content across various platforms, which can hinder media coverage and visibility. The company's innovative solution enhances brand reputation and market presence by transforming people-based content into valuable narratives that resonate with targeted audiences. Additionally, ExpertFile has established exclusive partnerships, including one with the Associated Press, to enhance its reach and impact in the media landscape.
Bonfire Interactive Ltd. specializes in developing a cloud-based collaborative decision-making tool designed to streamline the procurement process for evaluating supplier proposals across various bid projects. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers solutions for a range of evaluations including RFQs, RFTs, SOWs, and RFPs, serving a diverse clientele that encompasses educational institutions, healthcare organizations, municipalities, and industries such as mining, construction, and finance, among others. Bonfire's platform enhances the efficiency of the bidding process, enabling organizations to make faster and more informed decisions while facilitating collaboration and deeper analysis. The company has established itself as a leading provider in the procurement technology sector, handling significant volumes of supplier selection decisions each month.
Lumos is an online game services provider that offers services such as analytics, diagnostics, and common social functionality. It allows studios to make informed decisions about what platforms to target, where to focus their development efforts, and help players connect with friends within their games. Lumos was launched in 2011 and is based in Waterloo, Ontario.
SavvyDox is a SaaS solution provider in secure document distribution, review and collaboration. More than a file sharing platform, SavvyDox provides measurable non-intrusive productivity benefits and risk reduction for enterprises operating in a public or private cloud.
Viafoura Inc. is a provider of an audience development platform tailored for digital publishers. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company partners with over 600 media brands to enhance audience engagement and monetization. Its platform features tools for user registration, content curation, and real-time conversations, fostering an interactive community among authors, readers, and subscribers. Viafoura's solutions include multimedia commenting options, automated content moderation, and advanced data analytics that offer valuable insights into audience behavior. By incorporating these features, the platform supports live story coverage, personalized notifications, and community chat, helping clients achieve higher user registrations and subscriptions while delivering better-targeted content and advertising. Viafoura operates as a hosted Software-as-a-Service, offering various subscription plans to meet the needs of its clients.
Rna Diagnostics Inc. is a cancer diagnostics company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on enhancing the lives of cancer patients through innovative biomarker platforms. Founded in 2010, the company has developed The RNA Disruption Assay, which serves as a diagnostic tool measuring tumor response early in cancer treatment. This assay assesses the degree of ribosomal RNA disruption, a key biomarker indicative of impending cell death, allowing oncologists to evaluate the effectiveness of current cancer therapies. By providing insights into whether specific cancer drugs are likely to benefit patients, Rna Diagnostics helps healthcare providers make informed decisions, potentially reducing harmful side effects and improving patient survival rates. The company serves a diverse clientele, including patients, physicians, healthcare systems, and clinical research centers across multiple countries, including Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Rna Diagnostics operates a laboratory in Ontario, Canada, where it conducts its research and diagnostic activities.
Console Connect is an enterprise software and interconnection solution provider that operates over 170 points of presence globally. The company offers a platform that allows businesses to establish direct, secure connections to critical SaaS applications, cloud providers, and other enterprises, effectively bypassing the public internet. This solution enables private and reliable data transit, addressing the challenges typically associated with internet-based connectivity. With its focus on facilitating collaboration between networks and enterprises, Console Connect empowers organizations to connect seamlessly and efficiently, enhancing their operational capabilities.
ClevrU Corporation, a Waterloo, Ontario, Canada-based developer of an e-teaching content delivery platform with tools to assist in interactive teaching and student/instructor collaboration.
Eve Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based medical device company focused on enhancing women's health through innovative self-sampling solutions. Incorporated in 2010, the company develops products aimed at addressing healthcare needs specific to women. Its flagship offering, HerSwab, empowers women to take control of their sexual health by allowing them to conduct self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections. This proactive approach to screening is vital for the early detection of conditions that can affect reproductive well-being, including cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility.
ClevrU Corporation, a Waterloo, Ontario, Canada-based developer of an e-teaching content delivery platform with tools to assist in interactive teaching and student/instructor collaboration.
Helping leaders engage their stakeholders and make quality decisions. Cloud software to engage busy subject matter experts and overcome the cognitive biases and dysfunctional behaviours that get in the way of making quality decisions. Deliver engagements 3X faster with half the effort!
Intellijoint Surgical Inc. is a Canadian medical device company founded in 2010 and based in Waterloo. The company specializes in developing innovative tools for orthopedic surgery, particularly focusing on hip replacement procedures. Its flagship product, Intellijoint HIP, is a miniaturized system designed to assist surgeons in the accurate selection, positioning, and alignment of orthopedic implants. This affordable Smart Tool utilizes advanced hardware and software, incorporating miniature optical sensors and microelectronics to provide real-time, quantitative data during surgery. By offering insights into cup position, leg length, and offset, Intellijoint HIP enhances surgical precision without changing existing techniques or workflows, thereby improving patient outcomes and hospital efficiencies. The system adds a minimal amount of time to the surgical process but significantly aids in achieving pre-operative targets. In recognition of its innovative contributions, Intellijoint Surgical received the North American Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology Leadership Award in 2016.
Chalk.com Education Inc. specializes in providing online tools for lesson planning, assessment, and collaboration aimed at K-12 schools and districts. Founded in 2010 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers several key products, including Planboard, which assists teachers in planning classes and tracking educational standards, and Markboard, which enables effective monitoring of student progress. Additionally, Chalk.com features Campus, a collaboration platform that fosters knowledge sharing among school staff. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of educational institutions, from small independent schools to larger national networks, helping them align their curriculum and instructional strategies with established standards. This integrated approach supports educators in delivering effective teaching and enhancing student learning outcomes.
Fongo Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Cambridge, Canada, that offers a smartphone application allowing users to make voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) calls and send messages. Founded in 2012, Fongo provides its services across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows PC, and home phones in Canada. The application enables users to create customizable profiles, interact with others, and access features such as unlimited text and media messaging. Fongo's focus is on providing low-cost, personalized communication solutions, including the ability to host free conference calls, thereby facilitating seamless connectivity among its clients.
Qwalify, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, develops innovative technology to enhance the hiring process. The company offers RecruitMe, a widget that helps manage and source job seekers, integrating them into a broader talent pool. Additionally, Qwalify provides Talent Dojo, a platform for brand-based recruitment that enables organizations to foster relationships with brand advocates and improve candidate experiences. Their solutions also focus on assessing the attributes of both employers and job seekers to facilitate better matching, ultimately aiming to simplify recruitment efforts while maximizing value.
Fiix was started in Toronto by a few ‘fiixers’ that wanted to bring simplicity to the unnecessarily complicated world of maintenance management software. And they wanted to do it with a product that was easy to use and affordable for everyone. Today they’ve grown, but they never forget that they were once the little guys and stay true to their founders’ vision of providing easy-to-use, affordable maintenance management software to the world. They’re the long awaited market disrupters, the true cloud provider, the lightning in a bottle.
Fiix was started in Toronto by a few ‘fiixers’ that wanted to bring simplicity to the unnecessarily complicated world of maintenance management software. And they wanted to do it with a product that was easy to use and affordable for everyone. Today they’ve grown, but they never forget that they were once the little guys and stay true to their founders’ vision of providing easy-to-use, affordable maintenance management software to the world. They’re the long awaited market disrupters, the true cloud provider, the lightning in a bottle.
As a student engagement and interactive teaching platform, Top Hat’s software helps college professors activate classrooms. In a world of digital distractions, countless academic studies have reinforced the reality that students better understand the day’s lesson if they’re asked to engage with peers, interact with complex material and participate in class. By requiring students to use their personal devices to answer quizzes, reply to polls, and tackle difficult simulations, Top Hat transforms the passive lecture hall into an engaging learning environment. As an advocate for traditional, on-campus education, Top Hat not only modernizes established teaching methods but also facilitates new approaches including the ‘flipped classroom,’ ‘group learning,’ and other creative solutions. Top Hat is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, hosts 120 full-time employees, and has been operating since its 2009 launch behind $22M in venture funding.
Kik Interactive, Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, focusing on developing mobile messaging applications for various platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone. Its primary product, Kik Messenger, allows users to communicate with friends, browse content, and share experiences in a user-friendly environment. The app is particularly popular among teens and young adults, with over 300 million registered users who spend an average of 35 minutes per session. Kik combines messaging with features like chatbots, enhancing user engagement and providing entertainment. The company has raised significant venture capital, attracting investments from notable firms and strategic backing from Tencent, the creator of WeChat. Kik is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and also has offices in Toronto and Tel Aviv.
Developer of a visual editing platform designed to deploy and manage software applications and websites. The company's platform offers to create business-grade digital products without coding and also builds interfaces and integrates data, enabling businesses and consumers to become more engaged, informed, and entertained through the power of websites.
eSight Corporation designs and manufactures wearable electronic glasses aimed at enhancing vision for individuals with various eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, retinopathy, and diabetic retinopathy. The company's flagship product features a high-definition camera and OLED screens that provide a real-time video feed, allowing users to adjust visual elements such as brightness and contrast. Additionally, eSight offers a lightweight processing unit that optimizes the video display in real time. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Ottawa, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Switzerland, eSight serves customers across North America. The company is focused on making a significant impact on the lives of those with low vision, enabling them to engage more fully in daily activities.
Spartan Bioscience Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of rapid sample-to-result DNA testing systems. Founded in 2005 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a fully integrated technology that combines DNA collection, extraction, and analysis, all presented through an intuitive interface for ease of use. One of its notable products is the CYP2C19 system, which assists clinicians in determining therapeutic strategies for patients.
Coreworx Inc. develops web-based integrated project information management software tailored for the engineering and construction sector, specifically serving the oil and gas, power, nuclear, mining, and engineered equipment industries. Founded in 1997 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a suite of solutions, including project information control, interface management, contract management, change management, and deliverables management. Coreworx's software enables engineering and construction contractors as well as owner-operators to automate best practices, mitigate business risks, and enhance budget performance throughout the entire project lifecycle. The company supports a diverse portfolio of capital projects valued at over $500 billion across more than 50 countries, with nearly 70,000 users. In addition to its software offerings, Coreworx provides implementation, consulting, hosting, managed, training, and support services. It operates globally with locations in Calgary, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Kuwait, Perth, Melbourne, and Qatar, and became a subsidiary of Vela Software International in 2018.
Dejero Labs is driven by its vision of reliable connectivity anywhere, Dejero blends multiple Internet connections to deliver fast and dependable connectivity required for cloud computing, online collaboration, and the secure exchange of video and data. With its global partners, Dejero supplies the equipment, software, connectivity services, cloud services, and support to provide the uptime and bandwidth critical to the success of today’s organizations. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Dejero is trusted for broadcast-quality video transport and high-bandwidth Internet connectivity around the world. For more information.
Accelerated Systems Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in electric motors, controllers, and custom software for e-bikes, electric vehicles, and outdoor power equipment. Over its 14-year history, the company has established itself globally by providing smart, silent, and efficient electric solutions. With a commitment to cleaner technology, Accelerated Systems' e-bike controllers are projected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decade. The company’s capabilities include in-house metal fabrication, board layout, and comprehensive testing, enabling it to deliver complete electrification solutions. Their product offerings encompass a range of control systems designed for e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motorcycles, golf cars, and more, thus creating a robust electrification ecosystem for clients. With an experienced management team leading the way, Accelerated Systems is well-positioned for future growth in the electric vehicle and drivetrain sectors.
Exact Imaging develops high-resolution micro-ultrasound systems for enabling real-time imaging and guided biopsies in the urological market for prostate cancer. Its micro-ultrasound system enables visualization and targeting of suspicious regions, in addition to performing systematic TRUS biopsies for prostate cancer imaging and the surrounding anatomy. The company also offers FusionVu micro-ultrasound/MRI fusion application to complement its ExactVu micro-ultrasound system for prostate imaging and biopsy. Exact Imaging was formerly known as Imagistx, Inc. and changed its name to Exact Imaging in March 2015. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Markham, Canada.
Pegasystems is a prominent software provider specializing in customer engagement and operational excellence. Founded in 1983, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to enhance business agility for large enterprises, particularly in the financial, insurance, and healthcare sectors. Its flagship product, the Pega Infinity platform, integrates business process management (BPM) with customer relationship management (CRM) applications. By leveraging adaptive, cloud-based technology, Pegasystems enables organizations to swiftly deploy and modify applications to address strategic business requirements. The company also incorporates artificial intelligence and robotic automation into its offerings, enhancing its capabilities in digital process automation and helping leading global brands achieve significant business outcomes.
iotum is best known for its popular FreeConference.com service for free video conferencing, web meetings and video huddle rooms; and for TalkShoe.com, a market leading free podcast hosting and distribution service. White-label software providing full featured, HD Conference systems is distributed by OEM partners worldwide.
Systems Logic is a consultancy firm specializing in search and management solutions, focusing on the logistics sector. The company provides comprehensive warehousing management solutions designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in warehouse operations. Their offerings include optimized warehouse management software, as well as services such as Visual Logistic and Wireless Warehouse, aimed at improving inventory tracking and overall supply chain management. Through these solutions, Systems Logic assists clients in streamlining their logistics processes and achieving better operational outcomes.
Aeryon labs designs human-packable, autonomous hovering aerial systems that allow unskilled operators to capture high resolution imagery. Weighing 2 pounds, the Aeryon Scout is targeted for soldiers and police cars. The scout features a touch-screen interface.
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company located in Waterloo Ontario, Canada. What was once a prominently research driven company has now expanded out into the fields of industrial process solutions with their innovative array of chemical imaging spectrometers. PPO provides industrial application solutions in the Food processing industry, and other similar industries to:
Increase food safety: through detection of foreign materials (such as plastics).
DossierView Inc. is a software technology company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, specializing in pattern analysis and machine intelligence solutions. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on developing intelligent search technology that enhances access to relevant information for both corporate and consumer users. DossierView's flagship product, Wetrieve, offers desktop business intelligence software that delivers pertinent results while facilitating real-time collaboration among users. By leveraging technology developed by Dr. Andrew Wong from the University of Waterloo, DossierView aims to provide faster and more efficient information retrieval, enabling users to seamlessly share and discuss content for optimal outcomes.
Miovision Technologies Inc. specializes in traffic data collection and management solutions for transportation networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a range of products including Miovision Central for project management, Scout Video Collection Unit for traffic counting, and Miovision Traffic Data for data processing and analysis. Its Spectrum solution enhances signal connectivity for intelligent transportation systems, while Teal facilitates goal-setting and progress tracking for teams. Miovision's hardware offerings include interfaces, smart links, cameras, and antennas, complemented by customer support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including traffic data collection firms, engineering firms, and government agencies, reaching over 17,000 municipalities globally. Through its advanced technology, Miovision aims to improve the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians while addressing the challenges of modern transportation networks.