Grants and Contributions

The Platform Expansion project focuses on strategic growth through new capabilities, aiming to access new segments, reduce partner reliance, and accelerate market expansion.

Pilot project will involve installing, testing and validating client's latest generation vehicle specific solar systems (VSS 2.0) on a range of commercial fleet vehicles. Among other things, the durability, reliability and impact of the solar systems will be assessed in a targeted commercial setting prior to wider commercial release.

The project aims to scale-up production of aminated self-healing coating tapes (“APE tapes”) for high impact industrial applications, focusing on the marine industry. These materials enable more cost-effective asset management through reduced maintenance cycles, lowered coating failure into marine waterways, and reduced asset deterioration due to steel corrosion.

Pilot two types of smart bin systems: Residential Return Bins (RRBs) and Community Return Bins (CRBs) to be installed at homes and community hubs and connected to a centralized system for refundability and pickup scheduling.

The VHF Listening Post is an automated system to create transcripts as well as SMS and email alerts from maritime VHF radio, including real-time voice to text, and is presented on a map-based, online platform.

This innovative project will be the first to introduce a fully autonomous, AI-driven Clean-in-Place (CIP) system, designed to improve performance, capacity, reduce labour dependency, and minimize service and maintenance requirements.
At the core is a bespoke AI Copilot, equipped with smart monitoring capabilities, cameras, and real-time data analysis to proactively detect and prevent system issues before they escalate. The AI will learn from operational data to optimize system performance and provide detailed reporting, troubleshooting guidance, and remote support for staff and technical teams. This project will help accelerate Bench's growth while contributing to Canada’s clean tech sector through the development of AI Enabled technology.

360 Energy Inc. is developing Envy, an AI-powered energy intelligence engine that powers their Envirally platform, designed to help organizations optimize energy consumption, reduce their carbon footprint, and lower costs to improve sustainability. This cloud-based platform delivers enhanced AI capabilities while automating data acquisition and providing actionable insights, empowering organizations to easily manage and improve their energy performance. Ultimately, Envy contributes to a more sustainable future by enabling data-driven decisions about energy usage and driving positive environmental impact.

HD Advanced Technologies is pursuing the development of an overall Marketing Strategy to establish its go-to-market process.

This project aims to develop an AI-driven, microservices-based platform that transforms how wellness businesses engage clients and operate. It will deliver AI-powered tools including a front desk assistant for booking and client inquiries, a virtual business coach that surfaces performance insights and provides business recommendations, an omnichannel message center for unified client communication, and AI-enhanced sales and marketing automation tools. The initiative targets rapid revenue growth, expansion into new verticals, and the creation of high-skilled Canadian jobs, positioning WellnessLiving as the global leader in wellness technology.

The project digitizes construction safety data, replacing manual processes, and aims to transform collected data into actionable insights for enhanced safety and compliance within the industry.