Company Showcase

The Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster supports Western Canadian manufacturers in overcoming operational challenges through implementation of manufacturing best practices and Smart Manufacturing solutions.

 VL Energy‘s mission is to commercialize Predictive Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS) that help companies meet environmental regulations, improve work safety, reduce emissions, and optimize operations. Our goal is to contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world

Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc. (RID) is a Calgary-based company that leverages advanced mass spectrometry to enable a suite of rapid diagnostic tests that reduce microbiology testing times from days to hours. Currently, our assays can detect bloodstream and urinary tract infections 40 and 30 hours faster than current technology.

RUNWITHIT is a Synthetic Twin Company supporting investments in better futures for people and our planet with an optimization sandbox to measure interconnected impacts and outcomes. RUNWITHIT’s Synthetic Futures platform recreates living populations, and natural and built environments to converge expertise and data, augment intelligence through advanced AI and agent-based scenario simulation, and visualize accessible and compelling decision-support analytics.

Exro Technologies Inc. is a leading clean technology company that has developed new generation power electronics that change how the world optimizes energy by expanding the capabilities of electric motors and batteries.

Wave View Imaging is developing new breast scanning technology that is pain-free and timely. Our approach aims to provide breast health information, at point of care, without discomfort. Our device can be used to scan women at any age. It is inexpensive and simple to operate.

SmileSonica Inc. is an Edmonton-based medical device company focused on evidence-based non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound dental technologies which include 51 owned and licensed patents. The dental industry challenge we are solving is the enhancement of the effectiveness and efficiency of dental treatments involving bone remodeling in orthodontic, periodontal and dental implant treatments.

VizworX specializes in transforming large, complex data sets into comprehensive solutions as an enterprise software development company. We integrate immersive technology, custom data visualizations, artificial intelligence and machine learning to create innovative and flexible custom enterprise applications.

Onlea’s mission is to produce mindful online learning and our goal is to advance quality online learning experiences around the world by crafting interactive products that promote student engagement and retention. We are a Canadian company producing flexible, mobile-friendly, interactive learning courses, educational experiences, and assessment solutions.

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic equipment called dilution refrigerators, which are the primary low-temperature platform for quantum computers. The company is focused on designing robust and reliable dilution refrigerators to enable quantum technology research and innovation. ZPC is the only manufacturer of its kind in Canada and is working to support Canada’s National Quantum Strategy.

Taproot Publishing – We help communities understand themselves better.

We see a future in which communities are served by sustainably funded acts of journalism facilitated by technology. We equip individuals and organizations with the information they need to contribute to their community, make good decisions, and stay engaged with others.

The FIRST Jobs program connects Alberta Tech Companies (SMEs – Small-to-Medium Enterprises), developing innovative technology with talent from all disciplines from post-secondary institutions across Alberta.

FIRST (First Industrial Research, Science, or Technology) Job placement program by Technology Alberta, with support from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada, will create over 400 employment opportunities for students and recent graduates in Alberta through 2024.

Technology Alberta is a non-profit organization that works with industry, government and academia to support small to medium-sized tech businesses across Alberta. Helping to make Alberta’s entrepreneurial advanced technology companies the global vendors of choice.

Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. has developed a low-cost point-of-care biomarker detection platform designed to provide highly accurate test results that lead to faster diagnosis and treatment at lower costs. Based on organic-electro-chemical transistor (OECT) technology, this ultra-rapid testing platform will improve healthcare outcomes on a global scale.

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic equipment called dilution refrigerators, which are the primary low-temperature platform for quantum computers. The company is focused on designing robust and reliable dilution refrigerators to enable quantum technology research and innovation. ZPC is the only manufacturer of its kind in Canada and is working to support Canada’s National Quantum Strategy.

I-STEAM Pathways is an experiential education program for Indigenous Students offered by the University of Alberta. This interdisciplinary program allows First Nations, Métis or Inuit students to gain research experience in environmental fields including science, engineering, education, and environmental law and policy.

The NXT-GEN Accelerator Program is a category-leading entrepreneurship program for students seeking to accelerate the growth of their business acumen, the development of innovation-driven enterprises, and connections with the technology community. With both academic and industry backing, NXT-GEN connects key ecosystem stakeholders with aspiring student entrepreneurs, bridging a key gap to bring a talent pipeline of the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders into the local ecosystem.

EnviroApps is helping the industry transition to digital shipping documents. Regulations require shipping documents to accompany dangerous goods and hazardous waste during their transport, however, when an emergency event occurs, Emergency Responders cannot access those paper documents from the Truck. EnviroApps is making lives better by improving safety, ensuring compliance, saving costs and making ESG data collection effortless.

Nanoprecise Sci Corp is an automated AI-based predictive maintenance solution provider that specializes in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence and Industrial IoT technology for predictive asset maintenance and condition monitoring. The AI-based solution offers real-time predictive information about the genuine health and performance of industrial assets. Nanoprecise works with customers across a wide range of industries to help them eliminate unplanned downtime & increase their overall operational productivity, and with NrgMonitorTM, it aims to accelerate its customers’ journey towards net zero emission goals. Nanoprecise is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, and works with companies across various sectors to help drive their Industry 4.0 journey.

Sarcomere Dynamics is bringing to market a near-human robotic hand. Weighing only 800 grams, with 19 degrees of freedom and generating over 2.25 kg of force at the fingertips, the ARTUS Dex is 80% lighter and over 200% stronger than the best robotic hand on the market today. Avtar’s patent pending shape memory material actuators are at the heart of this accomplishment, with force to weight ratio an order of magnitude better than conventional actuators.

Gummy Nutrition Lab is a Food Technology Company using gummies to deliver functional ingredients in the most flavorful way possible! Dedicated to science and great taste, Gummy Nutrition Lab strives to create the most delicious gummies with true-to-label functional ingredient activity. 

AWSN’s primary focus is to connect, unite, support and promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs throughout the province. As a network, AWSN creates a collaborative environment where member groups and volunteers help each other, learning from each others’ experiences, successes and challenges. Along with our long-term volunteers, we have been fortunate this year to gain many new creative minds, who are lending their time and expertise across the board and our various committees.

 UA-WiSE and WiSER, with the support of WISEST, established the Mentorship Program with the financial support of Shell. This program runs from October to March annually and aims to connect women and underrepresented individuals in STEM fields with mentors who can help foster professional development and personal discovery. Undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, young professionals and experienced professionals in STEM, or with an interest in STEM fields, are encouraged to apply. The structure of the mentors-mentees are trios consisting of one undergraduate student, one graduate student or early-career professional, and one experienced professional.

VizworX specializes in transforming large, complex data sets into comprehensive solutions as an enterprise software development company. We integrate immersive technology, custom data visualizations, artificial intelligence and machine learning to create innovative and flexible custom enterprise applications.

Red Deer Polytechnic

Lakeland College