Oneka Technologies
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2015, Oneka Technologies develops wave-powered desalination systems that convert ocean water into drinkable water. Its modular units aim to provide sustainable and affordable drinking water solutions for water-scarce regions worldwide, reducing costs by up to 75% compared to traditional methods.
Founded in 2002, Hortau designs and manufactures wireless, web-based irrigation management systems. It offers field monitoring stations, sensors for soil tension, temperature, humidity, and weather parameters, along with cloud-based software Irrolis for real-time data capture and remote control of irrigation systems.
Drinkable is a water technology company focused on promoting water autonomy by providing individuals with the tools to assess their drinking water quality. The company has developed the world's first portable, handheld water testing device that allows users to detect contamination with a simple press of a button. This device offers an intuitive thumbs up/down display, providing immediate feedback on water safety. For a more comprehensive analysis, users can connect the device to their smartphones to access detailed contamination reports, risk profiles, and personalized treatment plans. Drinkable's innovative approach aims to empower individuals to manage their water quality and enhance awareness of potential contaminants in their drinking water.
SENTRY is a Canadian company that specializes in biological monitoring solutions for the water and wastewater treatment industry. It has developed a bio-electrode sensor technology that provides real-time insights into microbial performance within both anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems. By monitoring microbial metabolic activity, SENTRY's platform enables operators to make immediate adjustments to optimize treatment processes and minimize adverse effects on water system performance. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, SENTRY serves a global customer base, addressing the critical needs of water management in various settings.
Pani Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Pani helps optimize water treatment plants, accelerating the water sector toward net zero. Current product: a cloud-based machine learning software platform that can elevate the efficiency of industrial and city scale desalination and wastewater treatment plants, without any retrofits or disruption to operations. Pani's award-winning AI Coach™ aggregates and ingests data from the plant, then analyzes, visualizes, and instructs operators how to optimize their plant's performance, saving time, resources, and the environment.
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.
Oneka Technologies
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2015, Oneka Technologies develops wave-powered desalination systems that convert ocean water into drinkable water. Its modular units aim to provide sustainable and affordable drinking water solutions for water-scarce regions worldwide, reducing costs by up to 75% compared to traditional methods.
Axine Water Technologies
Grant in 2021
Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.
Pani helps optimize water treatment plants, accelerating the water sector toward net zero. Current product: a cloud-based machine learning software platform that can elevate the efficiency of industrial and city scale desalination and wastewater treatment plants, without any retrofits or disruption to operations. Pani's award-winning AI Coach™ aggregates and ingests data from the plant, then analyzes, visualizes, and instructs operators how to optimize their plant's performance, saving time, resources, and the environment.
Swirltex
Seed Round in 2020
Swirltex Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary that specializes in the development and supply of custom wastewater treatment systems. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a patented membrane technology that separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. This innovative approach allows Swirltex to treat a variety of wastewater sources, including industrial applications such as dairy processing, mining wastewater, and beverage clarification. By manipulating the buoyancy of contaminants in the fluid, Swirltex's systems enhance filtration efficiency, reduce fouling on membrane surfaces, and ultimately produce high-quality effluent. The company's solutions enable clients to effectively manage wastewater while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.
Fibracast specializes in advanced purification systems for water and wastewater treatment, focusing on innovative solutions to operational challenges in these sectors. The company is known for its development of FibrePlate™, a cutting-edge hybrid ultrafilter that combines the advantages of both hollow-fiber and flat-plate membranes. This technology is designed to efficiently filter out impurities from wastewater, effectively converting it into potable water. Fibracast's systems serve various clients, including municipal, industrial, and commercial entities, and are recognized for their compact design, strength, and energy efficiency.
Synauta is a cleantech startup founded in 2018 that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of desalination and water reuse processes. The company collaborates with innovators in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, South East Asia, and North America to significantly reduce energy and chemical consumption in desalination. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence-backed algorithms, Synauta's solutions optimize operations in desalination plants, enabling clients to improve their productivity while minimizing environmental impact. The company aims to contribute to a sustainable future by potentially saving 12 million tonnes of CO2e annually, fostering a world where energy and water resources are utilized more responsibly.
H2nanO develops sustainable water treatment technologies for the resources sector. Founded in 2015, it specializes in low-energy solutions such as floating light-activated catalysts and solar-powered evaporation enhancement.
Pani helps optimize water treatment plants, accelerating the water sector toward net zero. Current product: a cloud-based machine learning software platform that can elevate the efficiency of industrial and city scale desalination and wastewater treatment plants, without any retrofits or disruption to operations. Pani's award-winning AI Coach™ aggregates and ingests data from the plant, then analyzes, visualizes, and instructs operators how to optimize their plant's performance, saving time, resources, and the environment.
Mangrove Water Technologies
Grant in 2019
Mangrove Water Technologies Ltd. is a Vancouver-based company established in 2017, specializing in wastewater desalination systems. The company has developed a modular and mobile technology that effectively treats and purifies contaminated well water, converting saline wastewater and waste gases into desalinated water and value-added chemicals for on-site use. This innovative technology has progressed from a laboratory concept to a commercial-scale demonstration over four years, reflecting significant advancements in its capabilities. The technology originated from research conducted at the University of British Columbia's Chemical Engineering Department, with support from various funding sources aimed at reducing emissions and promoting economic development.
Saltworks Technologies Inc. is a water technology company based in Richmond, Canada, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of advanced desalination and wastewater treatment solutions. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing innovative systems, including turnkey crystallizer systems, ion exchange membrane products, and membrane-stack systems, to effectively treat industrial wastewater and effluent. Saltworks offers a range of products such as ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis systems, salt and ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer, all aimed at addressing challenges in ammonia treatment, landfill leachate, and zero liquid discharge management. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and food and beverage industries. With a commitment to smart design and intelligent automation, Saltworks enables clients to reduce brine volume, lower disposal costs, and comply with environmental regulations.
KMX Technologies
Grant in 2018
KMX Technologies specializes in membrane distillation technology aimed at enhancing the separation and recovery of valuable chemicals and water treatment processes. The company offers innovative solutions that integrate with conventional methods like reverse osmosis and distillation to achieve more efficient separations. Its primary applications span various industries, including mining, desalination, oil and gas, environmental remediation, and industrial waste management. By providing next-generation systems that focus on low-cost solutions for brine concentration and organic solvent recovery, KMX Technologies addresses critical mineral extraction and water treatment challenges effectively.
Founded in 2002, Hortau designs and manufactures wireless, web-based irrigation management systems. It offers field monitoring stations, sensors for soil tension, temperature, humidity, and weather parameters, along with cloud-based software Irrolis for real-time data capture and remote control of irrigation systems.
waterStrider Treatment
Grant in 2017
waterStrider treatment removes oil, sulphide, bacteria, metals, and suspended solids from frac water, making it reusable for a fraction of the price of current fresh water use at fracking sites. In doing so, the environmental impact and costs associated with fracking are dramatically reduced.
Forward Water Technologies
Grant in 2017
Forward Water Technologies is a company focused on transforming wastewater remediation through its innovative forward osmosis technology. This proprietary process enables the efficient purification and desalination of water, addressing the challenges associated with wastewater treatment that often leads to costly disposal methods. By breaking the conventional water-energy paradigm, Forward Water Technologies aims to recover water that is typically lost, offering a more sustainable and effective solution for businesses in need of wastewater management.
Fossil Water Corporation
Grant in 2017
Fossil Water has provided design-build, EPCM and consulting services since 2004.They specialize in water, wastewater and waste processing for industrial and municipal clients.They deliver projects up to 50% faster by utilizing their proprietary software, workflow automation and modular designs.
PurLucid Treatment Solutions
Grant in 2017
PurLucid Treatment Solutions is a North American services company focused on innovative water treatment technologies. It designs and manufactures advanced water and wastewater treatment systems specifically tailored for the heavy oil, mining, forestry, and industrial sectors. The company's proprietary systems excel in hydrocarbon recovery and provide ultra-filtered water, effectively removing water and solids to enhance oil recovery processes. Through its cutting-edge solutions, PurLucid is transforming water treatment practices in various industries.
E2metrix Inc. is a Canadian technology company focused on the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative wastewater and recirculated water treatment systems. Founded in 2010 and based in Sherbrooke, Québec, the company utilizes its proprietary electrolysis technology platform, ECOTHOR, to tackle wastewater challenges across various industries, including municipal water treatment, food processing, dairy processing, mining, and more. E2metrix specializes in providing solutions for phosphorus removal, ammonia reduction, and the recovery of resources, enabling clients to effectively manage and treat a broad range of contaminants in their wastewater.
Saltworks Technologies Inc. is a water technology company based in Richmond, Canada, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of advanced desalination and wastewater treatment solutions. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing innovative systems, including turnkey crystallizer systems, ion exchange membrane products, and membrane-stack systems, to effectively treat industrial wastewater and effluent. Saltworks offers a range of products such as ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis systems, salt and ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer, all aimed at addressing challenges in ammonia treatment, landfill leachate, and zero liquid discharge management. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and food and beverage industries. With a commitment to smart design and intelligent automation, Saltworks enables clients to reduce brine volume, lower disposal costs, and comply with environmental regulations.
Axine Water Technologies
Grant in 2016
Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.
Thetis constructs the cross-flow filtration system. It improved and verified the unique, ground-breaking PermaFluxTM technology. They use membranes for reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, and other types of water filtration.
Saltworks Technologies Inc. is a water technology company based in Richmond, Canada, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of advanced desalination and wastewater treatment solutions. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing innovative systems, including turnkey crystallizer systems, ion exchange membrane products, and membrane-stack systems, to effectively treat industrial wastewater and effluent. Saltworks offers a range of products such as ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis systems, salt and ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer, all aimed at addressing challenges in ammonia treatment, landfill leachate, and zero liquid discharge management. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and food and beverage industries. With a commitment to smart design and intelligent automation, Saltworks enables clients to reduce brine volume, lower disposal costs, and comply with environmental regulations.