Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Promise Robotics enables the building industry to harness industrialized robotics and AI towards the production of more affordable and sustainable buildings. The company provides ready-to-deploy industrialized robotics systems coupled with SaaS Production Management Services for the production of NetZero-ready timber buildings.

Polar Sapphire has developed a proprietary method of producing low-cost high-purity alumina. Alumina is used to make artificial sapphires, a key component of the LED lighting manufacturing process.

Validere is a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) SaaS company that helps energy organizations transform disconnected, incomplete emissions data into clear and immediately actionable pathways to financial and environmental value. Modernize your carbon tracking and reporting with an emissions management platform built by industry experts.

The RainStick shower is a recirculating shower that saves 80% energy and 80% water but still feels like a luxurious shower.

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 is a software company that combines AI, drone technology, and thermal imaging to provide insights into the building envelope. They process thousands of images using its proprietary software, transforming each pixel into a comprehensive 3D model of the building for quantifiable data and insights. Using 10,000+ high-resolution drone images, proprietary QEA Tech software converts each pixel into quantifiable data and a comprehensive 3D model before uploading each image to the cloud-based dashboard for 24/7 access. The QEA System identifies where and how much energy is being wasted in a building's envelope, allowing you to prioritize repairs and calculate payback and ROI. The QEA Solution calculates Negawatt (NKwh), which quantifies energy gushers (heat and cool air escaping) through the walls, windows, doors, and roof of the building.

We make commercial buildings smarter and more energy efficient through a plug-and-play, IoT enabled, DC Micro-grid. Our platform augments antiquated building automation and power distribution systems, to dramatically improve energy performance. The U.S dept. of energy estimates that only 15% of commercial buildings in North America have a truly intelligent building automation system that responds to changing conditions. This lack of dynamic data collection is causing buildings to miss out on up to 30% in energy savings, costing commercial buildings in North America 60Bn USD every year. We push these savings even further with a patented DC power distribution system, which reduces conversion losses for LED lighting and HVAC systems. We take a plug and play approach to automate building systems, or to augment existing building automation systems, using real time sensor data, to optimize indoor environment for tenants, and overall building energy performance. Our Building IoT platform offers Direct Current (DC) power distribution, Power over Ethernet (PoE), air quality and occupancy monitoring, automation of lighting and HVAC, and more.

Elocity is a cleantech company based in Toronto. Elocity is transforming the transportation electrification journey for electric utilities, cities and businesses. With our smart and intuitive technology, we provide tools to our customers for managed EV charging while supporting national and local ambitions for cleaner and sustainable energy systems and help in decarbonizing the grid. For more information visit us at www.elocitytech.com

Phycus Biotechnologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries, including bioglycolic acid and AHA ferment products. Additionally, the company operates a bio-conversion platform that focuses on capturing and converting carbon dioxide from large-scale emitters into valuable chemical building blocks. By employing microbial technology and metabolic engineering techniques, Phycus aims to provide sustainable alternatives for recycling carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals. This innovative approach not only supports various industrial applications but also contributes to reducing the overall greenhouse gas footprint, aligning with environmental sustainability goals.

We are reinventing public transit by providing the digital infrastructure to free buses from fixed routes and taking them on real-time journeys based on rider demand. Our software builds and self-adjusts routes and schedules in real-time, based on dynamic changes, delays, cancellations and more without any need for human intervention. This allows a scalable, pop-up transportation service that can be deployed anywhere.

EcoPackers use the power of plants to create 100% biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic inputs. Our eco-resins allow plastic manufacturers worldwide to create innovative non-toxic and compostable single use packaging items.

Anaergia Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Canada, that specializes in generating renewable energy from biogas through advanced anaerobic digestion of organic waste from municipal, agricultural, and industrial sources. The company’s offerings include technologies for producing clean energy, fertilizers, and recycled water, as well as municipal wastewater solutions and services for waste diversion and renewable natural gas applications. Anaergia operates through three main segments: Capital Sales, Services, and Build, Own, and Operate Projects, with the Capital Sales segment generating the majority of its revenue from the sale of proprietary technology solutions to municipalities, private entities, and project developers. The company's solutions are implemented in resource recovery facilities globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.

e-Zinc is a corporation that has developed a breakthrough electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metal. This low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution will provide the platform for the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy, enabling a zero-carbon energy future.

RYSE creates devices to motorize and automate window coverings. The RYSE SmartShade automates existing window shades that has a beaded chain or cord loop. RYSE was awarded the Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association in 2017, RYSE is compatible with a variety of window shades and allows you to control and schedule your shades from the comfort of your phone.

Xanadu is a company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing quantum computing technology aimed at addressing complex real-world challenges. The company operates a quantum photonic platform designed to create accessible quantum computers for widespread use. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence with quantum silicon photonic chips, Xanadu develops a full-stack quantum computing solution that can seamlessly connect with existing hardware. This innovative approach enables clients to utilize quantum technology to effectively solve business problems, driving significant computational advancements over traditional methods. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu aims to make quantum computing widely available and beneficial for society.

Enersion is a research and development company focused on innovative cooling, heating, and electricity solutions. It specializes in the creation of an adsorption chiller that utilizes nano-porous materials to convert waste heat directly into cooling, thereby eliminating the need for electrically powered compressors and synthetic refrigerants. The company's Tri-Generation technology efficiently transforms waste heat produced during power generation into both cooling and electricity, optimizing energy use and reducing costs. By employing natural gas and harnessing heat in the form of hot water, Enersion's products enable clients to achieve sustainable cooling and energy solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically advantageous.

FIBOS intends to disrupt the industrial sensing industry by replacing conventional electrical sensors. Their optical sensing solution utilizes fiber optic sensors paired to an optical gauge amplifier that is capable of measuring nanostrain with a measurement bandwidth upwards of 50kHz.

YAVA Technologies develops and licenses mineral recovery process solutions for mining and mineral processing industries. YAVA Technologies Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Morgan Solar Inc., founded in 2007, aims to create efficient and cost-effective solar technologies. The company's founder, John Paul Morgan, a Physics Engineer with expertise in optics and photovoltaics, developed an innovative optical concentration system to address challenges in existing concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Morgan Solar's initial product, the Sun Simba HCPV, targets solar farm applications, with commercial availability expected in early 2010 after demonstration installations began in 2009. Additionally, the company has introduced products like the Sun Stream Window and the Sun Block Panel for building applications, with sales anticipated to start after mid-2010. Morgan Solar also offers advanced sunlight management systems designed for both utility and architectural solar sectors, utilizing ray tracing software for modeling urban environmental factors and an IoT sensor with a data analytics portal to meet clients' energy needs.

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.

Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations in New York, New England, and California. The company specializes in intelligent software solutions, notably its flagship platform, Peak Synergy, which optimizes energy management for commercial real estate and industrial clients. By focusing on battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles, Peak Power helps customers minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and participate in energy markets by selling energy back to the grid. The software is designed to enhance existing revenue streams and adapt to evolving market conditions, while the company's services encompass project development, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. Peak Synergy has been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, managing approximately 150 MWh of combined battery and electric vehicle capacity.

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 is a corporation that has developed a breakthrough electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metal. This low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution will provide the platform for the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy, enabling a zero-carbon energy future.

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 is a technology and IoT company changing the world with the most innovative smart home solutions, taking ordinary experiences and making them extraordinary. By infusing thoughtful design and technological intelligence in their products, Nanoleaf is ushering in a new era of the smart home that centers around complete personalization. Every product created by Nanoleaf embodies our philosophy of ‘Smarter by Design.’ Nanoleaf was founded in 2012 by three engineers wanting to shake up the lighting industry. The company now has a global presence with offices in Toronto, Shenzhen, Paris, Hong Kong and Philippines. Made up of a diverse team of passionate out-of-the-box thinking problem-solvers, Nanoleaf strives to transform and reshape the way we experience our world.

They are a small company in the heart of Toronto, Canada working to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. OTI Lumionics Inc. was founded in 2011 by an award winning team of researchers and engineers from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto.

Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.