Collaboration Corner

Elevating Forklift Safety With Predictive AI

www.seeteria.com

Seeteria employs advanced AI technology to significantly enhance safety in facilities that utilize material handling vehicles, such as forklifts. Our solution analyzes CCTV footage in real time to activate forklift sirens at crucial moments, thereby aiding drivers in taking preventive actions to avoid collisions.

Additionally, our system delivers real-time mobile notifications to management about high-risk activities, along with AI-generated forecasts of potential safety hazards and recommendations for mitigation actions.

• Reduce the frequency of struck-by events involving material handling vehicles like forklifts, tractors, reach trucks, order pickers, and heavy-duty machines like excavators and scrapers
• Providing management with real-time risk notifications and dashboards containing detailed safety information. Additionally, AI-based recommendations for improving safety, workflow continuity, and reducing downtime and productivity losses
• Enhance trust and cooperation among vehicle operators by alerting them only when inaction could result in an accident.

Seeteria offers advanced expertise in predictive AI and machine learning, specialized in enhancing safety around material handling vehicles in industrial and logistics environments.

We bring a robust track record of successfully implementing software solutions. We are adept at collaborating with organizational employees at various levels to ensure smooth integration and operation

We are looking for partners who are passionately committed to elevating safety standards within their operations

Industrial energy and process optimization solutions

www.panevo.com

Leveraging Panevo’s proven Energy Management Information System (EMIS) software development, energy efficiency and decarbonization expertise, industrial site data will be collected to inform, refine and test AI and Reinforcement Learning EMIS functionality. This new functionality will dynamically analyze data and inform control system optimization to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase competitiveness beyond standard solutions.

1) Emissions reduction & energy efficiency

• Benefits to customers: Reduce operating costs, energy waste and carbon emissions.
• Alignment with NGen: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing facilities (expected savings range 5 - 25%), facilitate path to net-zero.

2) Digital transformation

• Benefits to customers: Improved carbon footprint visibility & accuracy, energy KPI reporting and advanced loss avoidance measures.
• Alignment with NGen: Tracking, managing, and reporting GHG emissions.

3) Data-driven decision making

• Benefits to customers: Leverage big data and AI to identify and eliminate sub-optimal energy and natural resource usage, while intelligently prioritizing decarbonization and energy efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Alignment with NGen: Smart Manufacturing for operational efficiency gains. Innovations of advanced technology in manufacturing.

4) Establish collaborative partnership

• Benefits to customers: Transformative collaboration, expert knowledge share, improved awareness, and energy performance visibility at the operational level.
• Alignment with NGen: Benefits to Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, alignment with industry benchmarks and sustainability goals, facilitated commercialization and applicability to other sectors.

Expert NGen project enablement and management
Meter & sensor gap analysis and implementation PM
Industrial decarbonization & energy efficiency
EMIS integration and machine learning development

Host sites for industrial EMIS deployment & data gathering
A need to achieve decarbonization & cost reduction targets
Personnel to support energy efficiency projects, data integration & strategies

Illuming Power develops and manufactures high performing materials, components and fuel cell stacks for stationary power and transportation OEMs and their suppliers. The Company’s cost leadership in expanded graphite/resin composite bipolar plates (“BPP”) is key to ensuring customers can compete on Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”) with current diesel power systems. Its innovation is based on trade secrets, knowhow and filed patent applications

Develop, construct and commission a volume production PEM fuel cell stack assembly line utilizing Illuming Power’s expanded graphite composite plate material, advanced rapid elastomeric sealing technology, and catalyst coated membranes. The line must be flexible for runs of fuel cell, electrolyzer and other electrochemical stacks, such as Ayrton Energy’s LOHC hydrogenation and dehydrogenation stacks.

• Qualification of manufacturing processes tailored to Illuming Power’s fuel cell components (bipolar plates, cell sealing and catalyst coated membrane).
• Qualification of manufacturing processes tailored to Ayrton Energy’s LOHC stack components.
• Integration of a cost-competitive, end-to-end stack assembly line for the Company’s and Partner’s technologies.
• Validation of the commercial viability of the manufacturing equipment being developed.

We bring Fuel Cell plate, seal and MEA design, material science and development, and stack prototyping experience. We have stack development and prototyping capabilities and currently produce at very low volume.

We require capable manufacturing equipment developers to design and build volume scale workcells for expanded graphite plate manufacturing, seal manufacturing, unit cell assembly and stack assembly.

Terra Bioindustries has developed the 2nd Generation of Upcycling to provide Food and Fermentation ingredients that decarbonize supply chains.

www.terrabioindustries.com

The project aims to deliver a validation for a circular solution that decarbonizes scope 1 and 3 areas by connecting three main industry sectors within Saskatchewan: Baking, Precision fermentation and Brewing industries. This approach to be achieved by enabling Terra Bioindustries upcycling process.

• Demonstration of food safe collection, handling and transportation of spent grains (Brewery to Ingredient processing)
• Performing patented Upcycling fractionation process from Terra Bioindustries at Food Grade Ingredient Manufacturing facility.
• Integrate Upcycled ingredients in Baking and Precision fermentation applications.
• Perform TEA and LCA for the overall solution to calculate the carbon reduction in scope 1 and 3 emissions.

• Implementation of food safety methods
• Deliver upcycling solutions using cost effective techniques like enzymatic digestion
• Perform validation of food and fermentation applications for best market positioning of upcycled ingredients

• Best and feasible practices at Breweries for spent grain recovery
• Production scale manufacturing of baking products based on application requirements
• Understanding of fermentation media requirement composition for Fermentation derived products
• LCA calculation for a circular demonstration

An end-to-end AI platform for robotic vision

https://sentire.ai/

Sentire offers a decentralized robotic solution tailored for Industry 4.0, enabling OEMs to achieve operational excellence.
This project is set to revolutionize warehouse and production lines, creating a blueprint for tomorrow's manufacturing using state-of-the-art AI and robotics for seamless automation of complex tasks and real-time processing.

https://sentire.ai

• Improving productivity and efficiency -reduce GHG emissions
• Manage and reduce energy -reduce GHG emissions
• Eco-friendly production (avoid error, and material waste) -green production

• Sentire excels in AI, robotics, and data, with a proven track record of commercializing complex technological advancements.
• They developed a novel AI engine for robotic vision applications, enabling collaborative robots to perform a wide range of complex tasks in the supply chain and manufacturing.

• Corporations and OEMs with production lines consisting of repetitive tasks and complex processing (such as PCP, battery cell, and tray manufacturing, or distribution and fulfillment centers)
• Expertise in automation, SW/HW integration, edge compute (5G, connectivity), and onboard actuators.

Tooketree Passive Homes manufacture's carbon sequestering panels for buildings and are developing a mycelium insulation panel with structural qualities

www.tooketree.ocm

We have a patented method to produce Mycelium based building materials, but for now only at a very small scale. The product is a mix of mycelium and feedstock (hemp, straw, etc) and early testing suggests we can make insulating panels for home insulation and some structural elements for buildings. This project is to design the equipment and processes to manufacture the product (insulation board, Drywall replacement, some structural elements) at commercial scale, validate the testing for use in the building industry and develop the business model for commercial scale production

• Design process to manufacture at scale
• Design the equipment/technology needed for larger scale production
• Formally test product for compliance with building code
• Create business model for an initial factory for commercial sales

• Mycelium research skills
• Materials science
• Product manufacturing

• Advanced manufacturing tooling
• Bio Materials
• Funding

Automated greenhouse gas emissions accounting platform to empower businesses to measure and reduce their impact with confidence and integrity.

https://carbonhound.com/

Leverage Carbonhound's comprehensive, third-party verified carbon accounting platform to measure your organizations' greenhouse gas emissions and the climate impact of your sustainability projects. Through automated connections to your primary sources, industry & peer benchmarking, flexible reporting options, and monthly data refreshes, Carbonhound gives manufacturers the confidence and baseline data they need to set credible reduction goals and prove the business value of sustainability.

• Measure & automate your Scope 1, 2, and 3 baseline GHG emissions aligned to the GHG Protocol 
• Identify hotspots and set reduction targets related to sustainability initiatives and projects
• Generate verification-ready reports on your organization's emissions and reduction initiatives

Carbonhound is trusted by over 100 companies to track, measure, and report their carbon emissions. The software is third-party verified against ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol and saves up to 70% of the time & resources required when compared to a manual process or hiring external consultants. Through our Data Concierge, Carbonhound ingests source data and we have been able to automate 100% of customer requests.

We are looking for businesses who are looking to automate their emissions data to track and prove the climate impact of sustainability initiatives. We are interested in learning more about manufacturing processes that reduce emissions, data sources unique to the industry, further develop our capability to support manufacturing processes, and most importantly increase our ability to automate data ingestion.

At Edgecom Energy, we empower large energy consumers to take control of their energy costs and reduce emissions by harnessing the power of IoT and AI solutions. Our innovative technology helps you optimize energy usage, save money, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgecomenergy

We have launched an initial version of our AI Energy CoPilot and envision using this tool to automate the control of assets and processes within a facility to minimize costs and emissions in coordination with what’s happening on the grid. We have experience dispatching BAS/BMS, BESS and generators, and now want to expand this control ability to PLCs within a facility’s processes. This project also involves further training and developing new capabilities of our CoPilot with feedback and data from employees and processes with manufacturing facilities.

Train AI Energy CoPilot on unique priorities and constraints of manufacturing facility
Integrate CoPilot with existing systems (ERP, SCADA, PLCs, etc)
Use CoPilot to optimize and eventually control certain facility operation considering internal and external information to reduce costs and emissions
Collaborate with on-site staff to improve and expand capabilities of CoPilot

• Energy management and grid analytics
• IoT for electricity, water and gas monitoring
• DER Dispatch and optimization
• AI Energy CoPilot/Virtual Energy Manager

• PLC and SCADA experts
• Manufacturing facilities looking to automate, optimize and decarbonize parts of your operation
• Complementary technology providers
• Energy brokers

Unleash the Power of Safe, Stable, Dense Energy Storage

https://fexenergy.com/

• Deploy 2.5MWh pilot unit in early 2025
• Industrial manufacturing or commercial heat application <500C (e.g. chemicals, pulp & paper, mining, heat loops, buildings)
• Grid-tied or on-site renewables

• 3-6 month operation (depending on use-case)
• Prove-out reliability and performance in a full-system integration
• Validate end-user cost savings
• Grow commercial interest and traction for future deployments

• FeX Energy has the technical and commercial skills to deliver and test the pilot
• Partnership with McGill Universities world-leading Alternative Fuels Lab, and Canada’s first cleantech venture Studio, BXVentures.
• Will partner with a competent Canadian EPC to ensure quality

• -Customer organization to partner for pilot
  Identification and sharing data for pilot use case
  Specify pilot functional and safety requirements (e.g. O&M)
  Integration support with actual or simulated process
  Support commercial viability and functionality of pilot
• Interest in first commercial deployment units

Atlas Power Technologies is a company specializing in cutting-edge energy storage solutions.

https://atlaspowertechnologies.ca/

Atlas has successfully commercialized a dry electrode supercapacitor manufacturing process and is looking for partners to bring our technology into the world of lithium-ion battery production.

Successfully scale Atlas’ proven dry electrode technology to produce lithium-ion batteries at commercial scale. ​

• Raw material processing for activated carbon​
• Supercapacitor manufacturing using Atlas’ dry electrode technology​
• System Integration for grid-scale energy storage​

Atlas Power Technologies is a company specializing in cutting-edge energy storage solutions.

https://atlaspowertechnologies.ca/

This project looks to integrate Atlas’ supercapacitors into electric and hybrid vehicles to boost their efficiency by providing better regenerative breaking performance. ​

The aim is to work collaboratively with an OEM or Tier 1 vehicle manufacturer to incorporate Atlas’ high-performance supercapacitors into hybrid and electric vehicles to produce the next generation of vehicles. ​

• Raw material processing for activated carbon​
• Supercapacitor manufacturing using Atlas’ dry electrode technology​
• System Integration for grid-scale energy storage​

Atlas Power Technologies is a company specializing in cutting-edge energy storage solutions.

https://atlaspowertechnologies.ca/

• Frequency stabilization
• Voltage stabilization​
• Grid Reliability​
• Uninterrupted power supply

Atlas is looking to identify partners who face industrial and grid challenges, where high-power and short-duration energy storage technologies can play a role to resolve these challenges. ​

• Raw material processing for activated carbon​
• Supercapacitor manufacturing using Atlas’ dry electrode technology​
• System Integration for grid-scale energy storage​

LCY has developed a line of fermented carotenoids, including astaxanthin and lycopene.​

https://lcycic.com/

With innovative collaboration and co-creation between LCY and its partners, and through the support provided by the NGen program - LCY will commercialize and produce fermented carotenoids in Southwestern Ontario for the dietary supplements market.​

Through LCY’s proprietary yeast fermentation and downstream process, carbon emissions are significantly reduced by up to 90%.​​

LCY’s fermented carotenoids project aims to work with partners to design dietary supplement formulations and conduct scientific process trials for review. ​

Construct carotenoids extraction and purification production lines of up to 10,000kg/year for fermented astaxanthin and lycopene.​

Design of high-efficacy formulations based on the active ingredients in dietary supplements, such as liposome or cold-water-dispersible powders.​

Design and collect scientific data from clinical trials, in-vivo or in-vitro tests to support the efficacy and sustainability benefit claims of the key ingredients and formulations.​

Commercialization of the end form of dietary supplement products, such as soft gels, through green process and packaging.​

• Yeast fermentation
• yeast extraction and product purification for high quality
• low carbon footprint carotenoids - especially astaxanthin and lycopene. ​

• Dietary supplement formulation design partnership with emphasis on sustainable process.​
• Other ingredients with synergies to LCY’s carotenoids and formulations design.​
• Companies producing formulations and supplement products with emphasis on sustainable processing.​

Award-Winning Company with a Technology Platform of Smart Polymers and Composites for Health and Cleantech Applications​

https://www.bioastra.co/

The Objective of this Project is to create a Canadian supply chain to manufacture, adopt, and recycle a new generation of bio-based and biodegradable foams.​

• Establish the Canadian Network of Foam OEMs and End-User Industries to Scale and Implement Biofoam across Automotive, Construction, and Consumer Industries​
• Design and Trial Manufacturing Process for Extrusion Molding of Biofoams ​
• Design and Trial Manufacturing Process for Continuous Manufacturing of Biofoam as Slabstock​
• Identify Use Cases and Test Foam Material among potential End-Users and Brands​

• Inventors and Developers of the Biofoam​
• Early Market Traction with International Clients in the Automotive, Consumer, and Apparel Industries​

• Partners in Slabstock or Injection Molding to Create a Made in Canada Supply Chain​
• Canadian Industry Players and Brands looking to be early adopters of Biofoam Technology​
• Waste Management Company Looking to Conduct a Recycling/Composting Pilot of the Biofoam and Bioelastomers at Scale​
• Canadian University Labs looking to Study Concurrent Foaming/Curing Kinetics via Simulation and Experimental Characterization​

MAJiK Systems provides an enterprise manufacturing solution for: Equipment data capture & monitoring;Analysis & visualization across machines, lines, and factories;AI for Continuous Improvement

https://www.majik.io/

Enterprise solution that uses AI to learn from best practices across multiple factories to drive sustainability and efficiency.

• Provide a holistic view of equipment health and maintenance needs across factories to enable proactive measures that reduce downtime and resource waste
• AI-driven downtime management tools to minimize unplanned downtime and promote the efficient use of resources and energy
• AI-driven defect and scrap analysis to drive waste reduction
• Track energy consumption with AI-driven anomaly detection and root cause analysis to optimize energy usage

• Consulting on IT/OT requirements and upgrades
• Implementing equipment data capture & monitoring
• Specialized analysis & visualization tools to understand efficiency across machines, lines, and factories
• AI to drive best practices and Continuous Improvement

• Manufacturers who have high volumes of discrete production, experience with continuous Improvement, digitization, efficiency improvement, and AI goals
• Machine Learning companies specializing in models for specific types of equipment, specific processes, specific manufacturing use cases

OPX Ai is at the forefront of revolutionizing environmental sustainability and energy efficiency through pioneering AI-driven solutions, particularly in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), marking a pivotal step towards mitigating carbon emissions and fostering a greener future.

https://www.opxai.com/

EnviroCap" aims to revolutionize clean energy by deploying cutting-edge AI-driven Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) solutions. Our project focuses on capturing and storing CO2 emissions from industrial processes, contributing significantly to global sustainability efforts and fostering a cleaner, greener future.

• Develop and implement AI-driven Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.
• Capture and store CO2 emissions from industrial processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Optimize CCS systems for maximum efficiency and environmental impact.
• Demonstrate the viability and scalability of CCS solutions in real-world applications.

• AI Expertise: OPX Ai brings advanced AI capabilities for optimizing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) systems, enhancing efficiency and performance.
• CCS Technology: OPX Ai specializes in developing and implementing state-of-the-art CCS technologies, ensuring effective CO2 capture and storage.
• Project Management: OPX Ai provides robust project management expertise, ensuring timely execution, milestone achievement, and cost-effectiveness.
• Industry Collaboration: OPX Ai fosters meaningful collaboration with industry partners, SMEs, and academic institutions, leveraging collective expertise for innovative solutions.

• Partners with extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas operations and environmental compliance.
• Operational lease in Northern Alberta
• Energy project management with expertise in large-scale projects, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Enersion is a Toronto based cleantech company that has developed a new heat pump technology which provides cooling and heating using 10X less electricity and no synthetic refrigerant. Enersion’s patented technology is compressor less and uses low grade waste heat or solar heat as the energy source.

https://enersion.com/

• Using low carbon energy for power, cooling, and heating of Enersion’s new assembly plant.
• Tracking and managing emissions across the supply chain
• Using smart manufacturing and the most energy-efficient equipment to minimize energy consumption and emissions.

Design and manufacture of novel heat pump. Setting up cleantech manufacturing facility.

• Tracking emissions across the supply chain
• Smart manufacturing implementation
• Latest energy efficient and sustainable technologies in CNC, welding etc.

Gölu-H2 is a subsidiary of SBI BioEnergy Inc., an Alberta-based producer of unique environmentally friendly drop-in renewable fuels. Gölu-H2 has a proprietary green hydrogen production technology that can produce hydrogen for a variety of applications, including: electricity production, industrial uses, and on-board for FCEV’s. With zero Nox and zero Sox, the only emissions are CO2 borne from the ethanol itself.

https://www.sbibioenergy.com/golu-h2

The Gölu-H2 process consists of the following phases: Ethanol used to start the process, going through the Gölu-H2 reactor and the proprietary PSA unit developed by SBI to produce 100% pure hydrogen in a self-sustaining process requiring no external energy inputs. The resulting hydrogen and/or electricity is carbon-negative.
Gölu-H2 is looking for a manufacturer who currently uses natural gas or electricity in their manufacturing process, to partner with on a demonstration project for our stand-alone green hydrogen unit. For NG users, co-feed hydrogen into the manufacturers existing natural gas equipment. For Electrification projects, users integrate carbon negative renewable electricity into their plant, reducing overall carbon intensity for all plant processes.
gas supply, reducing carbon intensity to even SubZero <0gCO2eq/MJ, resulting in carbon-neutral and carbon-negative operations. The project will also demonstrate the technology’s ability to generate biogenic food-grade CO2, which can be liquified or compressed and sold for additional revenue.
The project will include the following phases:
Phase 1 – FEED Studies, feasibility, optimized solution
Phase 2 – Project buildout
Phase 3 – Deployment and commissioning, after sales service

• Partner with a manufacturer to demonstrate the viability of Gölu-H2’s hydrogen production unit in an operational setting.
• Replace natural gas usage in our partner’s manufacturing process by 100% and even more (negative), lowering their resulting in carbon-neutral manufacturing.
• Create new revenue stream for our partner through the generation of 10T per day of biogenic food grade CO2.
• Generate new IP related to industry-specific adoption of our technology

Golu Hydrogen Technologies deploys modular hydrogen generators that use ethanol.

Gölu-H2 is looking for a manufacturing company that uses natural gas in its manufacturing process to partner with on a demonstration project—cofeeding hydrogen generated from our on-site production unit.
We are also interested in any companies that would be interested in partnering with us on the integration side, and/or for demonstrating the use of our biogenic food-grade CO2 in their production process.

pH7 Technologies (pH7) is a Canadian cleantech startup founded in 2020 in BC. pH7’s closed-loop, net-zero, circular process uses bio-degradable and green solvent medium combined with inorganic and electro chemistry to unlock unrecoverable copper on mining sites to support emerging markets such as EV supply chain with increased supply and access to 99.9% copper;mined, extracted, and processed (zero emissions) in Canada while producing Hydrogen.

https://ph7technologies.ca/

https://ph7technologies.ca/

• Large scale demonstration of net-zero copper production at a Canadian mining site in 2025 that, if successful, will lead to full scale commercialization (2026) at copper mining sites across Canada and the world (e.g. Chile & Peru).
• This would be a new on-site pure copper production process that can be applied in copper mines with sulfide deposits across the globe (about 80% of the mines).
• Partner with a mine to use their site, material (low-grade ores), equipment, and labor to support the project to secure an incremental capacity on-site while adding 20-30% to their bottom line as a new revenue stream.
• Enable copper mines to operate with zero environmental footprint, using renewable energies, and producing pure copper and green hydrogen on-site.
• Significant reduction of energy and fresh water positively effecting the nearby communities.

• Partner with Canadian mine to demonstrate pH7’s technology on a large-scale.
• Increase mining capacity by 20%, making use of abundance of waste (low grade ore) with on-site, net zero copper processing.
• Significantly reducing mining carbon footprint , energy and water consumptions.
• Replacing foreign copper smelting (currently Canadian mines send copper concentrates to Asia for smelting) process with our method that will process low-grade ores into 99.9% copper cathodes with no further processing required.
• Adds a new revenue stream to mining operations (eliminates smelting) so copper can be sold direct to market to support EV production, solar panels, wind turbines, aerospace, etc.).
• Generate 50kg of green hydrogen per tonne of copper produced to be captured, processed, and used to replace diesel for on-site mining operations, leading to green, circular process.
• Give Canadian copper mines a global competitive advantage.

pH7 has already developed and commercialized Platinum Group Metals (PGM), sustainable, closed-loop metal processing through partnerships with BASF, Johnson Matthey, and Mitsubushi International Corporation. We have developed and successfully tested a similar process for copper that we aim to commercialize.

• Partner with a mining company to demonstrate and enhance process at copper mining site that will introduce pH7’s green copper production method to process low-grade ores using environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient, closed-loop process.
• Work would be done on mining site and would not require the copper to be transported. elsewhere for processing (pH7’s process results in copper in its final form for sale- 99.5% copper plates, i.e. no further processing required).
• Seeking partner to provide on-site space for pH7 process, contribute material (low-grade ores), equipment, and labour to support demonstration.

We're an AI for Manufacturing Canada company and we've developed the first automatic tuner for fuzzy logic control.

https://xiera.ca/

Working with a manufacturer and/or system integrator, Xiera will develop a fuzzy logic controller for an application in which higher efficiency, lower material wastage, or higher product yield are of significant monetary benefit (over $100,000 per year) and environmental concern Xiera can also work as a third partner on another eligible project to improve energy efficiency and solve a complex control problem.
Note that fuzzy logic control can be implemented in almost any feedback control loop, such that the project could entail using fuzzy logic control on multiple loops in a plant.

• Energy efficiency
• Product yield
• Emissions/pollution
• Waste

We will design and tune the fuzzy logic controller and provide technical support for our hardware, gdeX.

• Manufacturers looking to improve the performance of a particular control loop(s).
• System integrators to implement our fuzzy solution in the manufacturer's application.

Developing novel hydrogen production technology with the potential to dramatically change the way hydrogen is used in everyday life.

www.H2plasma.ca

• Upsize the existing molten metal hydrogen production reactor to produce 4~5 Kg/hr H2.
• The new proposed size would be 15cm*50cm
• Optimization and development of CFD/AI simulator for performance prediction of the reactor at large scale.

• Upsize the existing molten metal hydrogen production reactor to produce 4~5 Kg/hr H2.
• The new proposed size would be 15cm*50cm
• Optimization and development of CFD/AI simulator for performance prediction of the reactor at large scale.

• The team is composed of 5 engineers in diverse disciplines such as mechanical and chemical engineering . The proof of concept has been done in the lab (TRL 4+).
• Thermal and mechanical design of the molten metal reactor based on a novel CFD/AI simulator .
• Building and optimization of the reactor.

• Ammonia production.
• Methanol production.
• Electricity generation in powerplants.
• Electric Vehicles(EV).
• Petroleum refining.
• Steel making.

New Earth Solutions specializes in supply and installation of biological air filtration systems.

https://newearthsolutions.com/

The focus is on partners who produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their manufacturing processes, including those using adhesives, solvents, paints, and other off-gassing
procedures. The goal is to enhance indoor air quality while minimizing the need for traditional, energy-intensive ventilation systems.

1. Reduced GHG Emissions: By decreasing the energy required for ventilation. manufacturing
   operations.
2. Waste Reduction: The use of renewable filters and the composting of organic biomass
   waste generated.
3. Enhanced Indoor Air Quality: The implementation of the Respira technology will lead to improved indoor air quality, creating a healthier and more comfortable working environment for
   employee

New Earth Solutions offers expertise in designing air filtration systems tailored to specific air quality targets and air volume requirements. We also oversee the construction and implementation of the technology. Additionally, we have developed tools to simulate impacts on ventilation and ease of use for engineers unfamiliar with the IAQP formula.

We need expertise from a facilities manager familiar with the building and its challenges, particularly related to ventilation and indoor air quality. Collaboration with labs is essential for detailed air quality measurements beyond what field devices can detect. We also need a mechanical engineer's approval for the technology's implementation to meet regulatory and safety standard

We are Canada's Research and Technology organization, with a mandate to support Canada's strategy to decrease GHG emissions.

https://nrc.canada.ca/en

NRC has developed IP for Linear Friction welding. we are looking for partners to support scale up, demonstration and whom are interested in licensing the technology. The IP is applicable in the mining industry, automotive industry, aerospace....anywhere where you are looking to create materials with enhanced strength.

• to optimize the IP
• to demonstrate the technology with an industrial player.

Our organization has many capabilities for materials development according to needs and environmental specification.

We are seeking partners who are interested in having the research support.

We are a hydrogen production company intended to bring a new energy paradigm to clean energy via shock wave heating. The company specializes in shock wave heating with no direct carbon emissions, low electricity, no water demand, and low cost, shock-wave driven temperature amplification, helping clients with new waves embody, zero direct carbon dioxide production, and scalable-distributed production.

https://newwaveh2.com/

Natural gas grid-edge production of hydrogen for delivery to power, steel, and other industrial end-users.

The initial Team includes Simon Fraser University (SFU), Natural Gas leader Fortis BC, New Wave H2, and Coanda R&D engineers. The project budget can be stacked with other, current NWH2 NRCan grants.

Proposing distributed, point-of-use, NWH2 hydrogen production allows the natural gas grid to become an effective way to distribute low-carbon fuel to power turbines, hard-to-abate sectors, combustion engines, fueling stations, and other end-uses for clean hydrogen.

• System Modeling and Design Optimization
• Component Manufacturing, Procurement, and Construction
• Lab and Field Pilot – Demonstrating Efficiency, Resilience, and Other Metrics
• Growth Models – Documenting Cost, Energy, E mission Reduction, and Other Benefits

NWH2 technology development and lead for pilot demonstrating clean H2 production. The project and pilot will demonstrate differentiating benefits, including:

• Novel integration of proven components,
• no water, low electricity
• no direct CO2, low cost
• profits even with no carbon sales
• no parallel build-out lags
• RAPID route to GHG reductions
  

Industry partner(s) that are potential end-users and potential future offtake partners.

Mantle Developments’ mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment and support the creation of climate-resilient communities.

https://mantledev.com/

Mantle Developments is seeking a manufacturing project partner who is interested in quantifying the emissions associated with their supply chain (scope 3 emissions) and the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs). This work will complement a wide variety of projects in terms of identifying emissions hotspots within a manufacturer's supply chain. This will allow for lower carbon options to be investigated and increase the competitiveness of the manufacturer's products. This can also be applied to the verification of new low-carbon products.

• Evaluate the often-complex supply chain of product/material manufacturers.
• Quantify and report the emissions hotspots present within the product life cycle and gather accurate data for a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment.
• Produce third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) to encourage the development of low carbon products and materials in Canada’s manufacturing industry.

• Mantle has helped to reduce the carbon footprint of a building material by ~50% in 1 year
• Supported the update of the TGS v4’s embodied carbon credit
• Delivered a package of climate data, tools, knowledge, and initiatives to raise the climate resilience capabilities of Nova Scotia Power
• Quantifying the life-cycle emissions impact of Compass Datacenters standard building design, including both operational and embodied emissions

Mantle is seeking a manufacturing partner interested in conducting an in-depth analysis of its supply chain, emissions accounting, and verification of low-carbon products or EPD publication.

Vitacore is a dynamic enterprise with focus onhealthcare, recycling, and innovation. Weproduce top-tier PPE including N95 respirators,and focus on recycling hard-to-recycle materials through our Planet Impact initiative. We also address global challenges though innovative approaches.

https://www.vitacore.com/recycling-program

The project aims to enhance PPE recycling by automating the process and innovating key steps. By disinfecting plastic PPE waste, implementing advanced sorting technology, and increasing processing capacity, the project efficiently converts PP/PE-based waste into high-quality recycled plastic pellets. These pellets are then used to produce plastic lumber or other alternative valuable products, contributing to sustainability by reducing plastic pollution and supporting Canada's circular economy initiatives.

• Implement an automated recycling process for PPE waste, including disinfection and advanced sorting technologies, to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Increase the capacity to handle PPE waste by several hundred kilograms per hour, enhancing the practical application value of the recycling project.
• Minimize water and energy consumption by optimizing washing and drying processes based on contamination levels in the plastic waste.
• Transform PPE waste into valuable products like plastic lumber, reducing environmental damage from landfilling and incineration while aligning with Canada's circular economy goals for sustainability.

• Expertise in mask manufacturing and recycling fabric from masks and respirators, including PP, PET, rubber, and metal separation technologies.
• Experience in commercializing recycled products, enhancing the value proposition of the project.
• Knowledge of pelletizing processes for plastic materials, crucial for producing high-quality recycled plastic pellets.
• Ability to contribute technical expertise, collaborate on system design and implementation, and lead marketing efforts for the final recycled products.

•  Advanced disinfection technology specialists to optimize and implement energy-efficient disinfection processes for PPE waste.
• Experts in automated sorting technologies such as robotics arms, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in sorting various types of PPE waste.
• Engineers with experience in scaling up recycling processes to significantly increase the capacity for handling PPE waste.
• Environmental scientists or sustainability experts to assess and minimize the environmental impact of the recycling process including monitoring and mitigation VOCs, and ensure alignment with circular economy principles

FEED Clean Tech is a scientific and engineering consulting company working on biodegradable Polymers.

www.feedcleantech.com

FCT is dedicated to the development of biodegradable plastics for different applications to replace traditional plastics which are harmful to environment. FCT bioplastics are eco friendly and biodegradable, while at the same time, having mechanical and physical properties that are similar to traditional plastics—making it the ideal option to replace traditional plastics with.

• Determine correct formulation for type of packaging using biopolymer
• Test biopolymer packaging in simulated production line and compare with the conventional plastic packaging.
• Test mechanical properties of biopolymer package in comparison to traditional plastic packaging.
• Create IP related to the formulation of type of packaging for FCT (to then be commercialized) and IP related to the manufacturing of biopolymers for the manufacturing partner to use for mass production.

Expertise in biotechnology for designing the process of biodegradable materials, plus nanotechnology and plastic formulations.

Packaging products manufacturing such as film, container and injection molding process.

Solaires is a cleantech company based out of Victoria, BC, who produces next-generation photovoltaic technologies.

https://www.solaires.net/

Developing the world’s first closed loop, thin-film perovskite photovoltaic module manufacturing line.​

Project focus on solvent recycling, photovoltaic-grade glass recycling, lead recycling, and advanced QC and tracking technologies.​

Develop portable sensors used for tracking manufacturing performance and inventory which are powered by recycled indoor light

• Build engineering solution(s) designed to recycle solvents, glass, and lead for thin-film photovoltaic manufacturing plants​
• Build instrumentation to measure electrical characteristics for in-line and end-of-line QC with robust indoor light simulators.​
• Build portable sensors powered by indoor photovoltaics and design software to track photovoltaic modules through the manufacturing process

• Solaires are experts in designing and manufacturing perovskite photovoltaic modules.​
• Solaires is bringing their pilot plant in Langford, BC to evaluate designs for this project and to integrate the final solutions.​
• Solaires is developing and designing lab-scale recycling processes to guide the scalable versions designed in this project.

• Experts in designing QC products for in-line and end-of-line evaluation of thin-film photovoltaics.​
• Experts in designing software and hardware for tracking devices throughout a manufacturing plant.​
• We are open to innovative companies looking to design and evaluate equipment which may aid the manufacturing process of PVModules beyond those that we have identified.

ONYM Group is a Canadian pioneer in sustainable energy, transforming woody biomass waste into eco-friendly bioenergy and bioproducts, utilizing advanced pyrolysis technology to support industries in reducing carbon footprints and fostering circular economy practices.

https://groupeonym.com/

The project is a strategic collaboration aimed at developing a bioenergies and bioproducts unit within a metallurgical complex to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It leverages ONYM’s advanced thermolysis technology to transform residual wood biomass into carbon-neutral bioenergies and bioproducts, supporting the steel industry’s transition to sustainable and eco-friendly practices

• To leverage ONYM’s thermolysis technology for processing residual wood biomass into carbon-neutral bioenergies and bioproducts.
•  To achieve an annual reduction of approximately 80,000 tonnes of CO2e, contributing to the global emission reduction targets.
•  To ensure the successful integration of the bioenergies and bioproducts unit within the existing operations of the metallurgical complex.
• Evaluating the opportunity to implement a higher production capacity unit, which could lead to other plants in Canada expressing interest in accessing the produced volumes

• ONYM Group contributes its advanced thermolysis technology for processing residual wood biomass into carbon-neutral bioenergies and bioproducts.
• The company’s role includes the design and implementation of the bioenergies and bioproducts unit, ensuring integration with the metallurgical complex’s existing operations.
• ONYM Group’s expertise is essential in identifying and procuring suitable biomass feedstock, guaranteeing a consistent and reliable supply for energy generation.

• Large energy consumers plant that are looking for affordable carbon neutral energy alternative
• Biomasse procurement and handling
• EPC services

Rarevalue Solutions provides industrial automation services to manufacturers using industry 4.0 technology.

https://raretechsolutions.com

With this project we will execute the automation of production pipelines and well tank inspection for mining wells using a combination of Robotics, AI, Machine vision, IoT and cloud computing to manage asset life cycle of metal pipelines and tanks in real time and provide recommendations for remediation's and mitigation's.

• Forecast asset life cycle to ensure appropriate planning for adequate asset from the get-go thereby aligning cost to budget.
• Optimize operational efficiency whereby symptoms are identified ahead of time and intervention deployed to avoid disruption or a total shutdown of operation.
• Automate Asset management to reduce revenue losses due to unplanned asset failure.
• Reduce the risk of exposing operation staff to dangerous gases from the pipeline and wells which in most cases lead to life-threatening situations

• Skill in the combined discipline of mechanical engineering, material engineering and corrosion
• Industrial Manufacturer with pipeline/wells to partner with for pilot. We will source and extract the required data from them as well.
• SW/HW Integrator, ML Modeller

ThinkRF designs and manufactures Realtime Spectrum Analyzers and specialized over-the-air RF monitoring & Detection SW

www.thinkrf.com

This project aims to develop an AI-based Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) detection and reporting system to enhance the security and reliability of manufacturing processes and facilities. The system will utilize advanced spectrum analysis and real-time monitoring to identify and mitigate interference sources, ensuring uninterrupted and secure operations.

• The system will monitor frequencies from 9 kHz to 27 GHz, covering all relevant industrial and commercial bands.
• AI algorithms will process data in real-time to detect and classify interference sources instantly.
• Automated Alerts and Reports: The system will generate automated alerts and detailed interference reports, including the type, frequency, and potential source of interference.
• Secure and Remote Deployability: The system is designed to be remotely deployable, allowing for centralized monitoring of multiple manufacturing sites.

The project will utilize ThinkRF's real-time Spectrum Analyzers which offer wide frequency ranges (up to 27 GHz), deep dynamic range, and bandwidth capabilities up to 100 MHz. These analyzers are essential for capturing detailed spectral data in real-time​​​​.
Leverage the Spectrum Analysis Software for comprehensive data visualization, signal demodulation, and real-time data recording and playback​​​​.

AI and Machine Learning: Develop custom AI algorithms to process the captured data, identify interference sources, and provide predictive analytics to anticipate future interference events.
Data Integration and Reporting: Implement a robust data integration system that collates data from various analyzers, processes it in real-time, and generates detailed reports and alerts.

Looking for a Manufacturing partner that utilized Private Wireless networks as part of their Business and/or manufacturing processes and has concerns about RF interference situation impacting daily operations.

In-crew.app is a convenient operational issue tracker for manufacturing teams, employing traditional Continuous Improvement techniques and AI. It assists industrial teams in handling work-related challenges and helps organizations reduce losses.

https://in-crew.app

Demo: https://youtu.be/MBlymuC9xR4?si=-e4Xg1qYMlO6W3CC

In-crew.app is dedicated to assisting manufacturing teams in handling work-related challenges and helps organizations reduce losses by providing an advanced issue tracking platform equipped with AI and traditional Continuous Improvement techniques.

This project aims to test In-crew.app within manufacturing facilities, enhance operational efficiency and gather user feedback. By implementing this system, companies will establish a robust framework for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

• Improve productivity and efficiency by streamlining issue tracking and resolution processes.
• Reduce operational losses through effective troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Enhance training capabilities and onboarding processes for new employees.
• Build an organizational knowledge base to capture and share best practices.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement by leveraging AI to analyze and provide insights on operational data.

• Expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies and AI integration.
• A user-friendly platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration within manufacturing teams.
• Tools for capturing detailed event information, including photos and videos, to aid in troubleshooting and analysis.
• AI-powered features that assist in identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
• A robust onboarding process and training resources to ensure smooth adoption and utilization of the platform.

• Manufacturing facilities interested in partnering with us to test and provide feedback on In-crew.app.
• Insights and feedback on the platform's usability and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
• Collaboration to refine and enhance the platform's features based on user experience.
• Commitment to using the platform to improve operational efficiency and share best practices across the organization.

NISO Energy leads in transforming global energy access by converting waste heat into clean, reliable power anywhere, anytime.

https://www.nisoenergy.com/

Support the energy transition through advanced technology to develop robust infrastructure and reduce costs. We are focusing on high-temperature waste heat recovery. At Niso Energy, we are developing highly efficient thermoelectric modules in collaboration with academia and national laboratory partners. We seek partners to produce thermoelectric materials via 3D printing and build highly automated module production to establish production in Canada.

• Develop a 3D Printing Method to Produce Nano Thermoelectric Alloy Material
• Develop automation for module production
• Develop full life cycle product management and closed loop manufacturing

Advanced Technology Development: NISO Energy is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge thermoelectric modules, leveraging its expertise in high-temperature waste heat recovery.
Collaboration with Academia and National Laboratories: NISO Energy collaborates with leading academic institutions and national laboratories, ensuring access to the latest research and technological advancements.

Thermoelectric Module Efficiency: NISO Energy is focused on creating highly efficient thermoelectric modules, which are crucial for effective energy conversion and waste heat recovery.

Project Management and Integration: NISO Energy will manage the project, ensuring seamless integration of 3D printing and robotics into the production process of thermoelectric materials and modules.

3D Printing Technology: Expertise in advanced 3D printing methods, particularly in the production of nano-scale thermoelectric materials.

Material Science: Knowledge in the development and optimization of thermoelectric materials to enhance efficiency and performance.

Robotics and Automation: Proficiency in using robotics for the precise and efficient assembly of thermoelectric modules.

Manufacturing Scale-Up: Experience in scaling up production processes from prototype to commercial scale, ensuring consistency and quality.
Innovation and R&D: Strong background in research and development, with a focus on innovative solutions for energy transition and waste heat recovery.
Quality Control and Testing: Expertise in quality control, testing, and validation of thermoelectric materials and modules to meet industry standards and performance metrics.

Frëtt Solutions is to replace disposable textile products with reusable options with 100% circularity throughout their lifecycle, targeting both private and institutional sectors. Compliant with medical or industry standards, the products and solutions in the etrëma™ range developed by the team at Frëtt Solutions and its partners address issues of autonomy in protection, overconsumption of fossil resources, and pollution by reducing/eliminating plastic production, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/80291856/admin/feed/posts/

Frëtt Solutions has developed and patented its textile innovation ëncore™, which ensures filtration of submicron particles and medical-level breathability that remains effective for up to 100 uses. The reusable products in the etrëma range are currently undergoing pilot projects and integration initiatives in the healthcare sector. They can be applied in the construction, industrial and air filtration sectors.

The objective of Frëtt Solutions is to replace disposable textile products with reusable options with 100% circularity throughout their lifecycle, targeting both private and institutional sectors. Compliant with medical or industry standards, the products and solutions in the etrëma™ range developed by the team at Frëtt Solutions and its partners address issues of autonomy in protection, overconsumption of fossil resources, and pollution by reducing/eliminating plastic production, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

New reusable and circular fine filtering technology: patented ëncore TM technology
Expertise in textile and raw materials: sourcing, production, conformity, quality
Sampling line of production: filtering non woven materials
Diversification of solutions : R&D, analysis of problematics, solutions & value propositions, IP
Project management :(preliminary studies (meetings, resources, etc.), project development, implementation (meetings, providing protocols, training, goods, monitoring, etc. etc.), delivery (report, follow-up), purchases, management fees, travel, transportation, etc

Expertise/Project setup in collaboration with CHUM
Project and collaborative team development (ethics, IPC, research center, etc.)
R&D and Product Development
Products as such (replacement of 6 disposable Level 3 surgical gowns (approximately $5 each in disposable) X 2000 annual surgeries), this will result in approximately 200-250 gowns + 200-250 sterilization wraps per year
Traceability
Training and protocols
Review after X time

New markets & opportunities for our filtering reusable technology ëncore TM (licencees, partneships, new products)
High level management (HR)

Production
Transformation

With over 35 years of tech innovation,OPTEL transforms supply chain transparency and resilience. Our end-to-end traceability systems optimize intelligent supply chains across various industries.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/optel-group/

The project aims to develop a AI-driven traceability solution that enhances the sustainability and security of supply chains by allowing businesses to adhere to international regulations and minimize their environmental and social impacts. It focuses on improving supply chain management related to climate change, deforestation-free initiatives, and social equity, while also facilitating the creation of digital product passports to increase transparency. Additionally, the solution will automate routine tasks, simplify regulatory compliance, and guide business decisions based on ESG performance metrics.

• Enhance Traceability and Compliance: Develop an AI-powered solution to improve supply chain transparency, enabling businesses to comply with international regulations and track ESG performance effectively.
• Reduce Environmental and Social Impact: Focus on creating solutions that address climate change by reducing scope 3 emissions, ensuring deforestation-free supply chains, and promoting social equity through respect for human rights.
• Increase Operational Efficiency: Automate repetitive and low-value tasks such as form filling and regulatory reporting, and provide decision support for sourcing and logistics based on real-time ESG data.

OPTEL is leading the consortium by leveraging its extensive expertise in developing advanced traceability solutions, providing strategic guidance, coordinating project activities, and ensuring alignment with the project's objectives. As the backbone of the initiative, OPTEL's role includes integrating its Optchain platform with innovative AI capabilities to enhance supply chain transparency, compliance, and security.

Looking for a manufacturing companies ready to bring its supply chain in the project demonstrating an interest for the developed solution.

Turnkey hardware and software solution for automated inspection.

www.musashiai.com

Musashi AI is looking for a Partner to collaborate on adopting automated inspection.

• Improve inspection accuracy
• Automate manual processes
• Lower quality cost
• Provide visibility to quality issues
• Quality traceability of product

• AI software development
• controls/PLC programing and integration
• mechanical design of automated systems

• subject matter experts on production process and quality specifications on their products