Scale-up Hub Houston

This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade Investment and Growth Agreement.

A program to help Atlantic Canada companies scale export sales in the Houston market.

techNL and its Partners are launching Scale-up Hub Houston program with a focus on energy and clean tech companies.  

The Scale-up Hub Houston program (the “Program”) is designed to help Atlantic Canada-based energy tech and clean tech companies build an international presence and grow their export sales. The Program helps these high growth companies scale through targeted access to strategic markets in the Houston region that have a growing focus on energy tech, sustainable operations, environmental stewardship, and new and renewable forms of energy. 

techNL is leading the Program in collaboration with the Government of Canada and the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Energy | Clean Tech Companies

We are pleased to announce the selection of the Atlantic Canada energy and clean tech companies into the 2024 Scale-Up Hub Houston Program.

    

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following Atlantic Canada Companies:

Nova Scotia

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Indigenous Treaty Partners Inc.

By empowering our clients with knowledge and understanding, we enable them to confidently engage with Indigenous communities, bridging the past and the present for a brighter future. 

 

Contact Info: 

Website: www.treatypartners.ca 

Contact Name: Corey Mattie 

t: –  

e: corey@treatypartners.ca 

Prosaris Solutions Ltd.

Prosaris is your premier provider of ultrasonic leak detection solutions. As a leading ultrasonic leak detection company, we not only offer state-of-the-art ultrasonic leak detectors to visually locate leaks but also provide a comprehensive leak management platform for your company. 

 

 

Contact Info: 

Website: www.prosaris.ca 

Contact Name: Colin Sewell 

t: 1.902.707.3115 

e: info@prosaris.ca 

New Brunswick

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Anessa

Anessa, an award-winning company in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, offers AI-driven solutions revolutionizing biogas project evaluation, optimization, and monitoring. We assist global energy and utility companies, renewable asset investors, project developers, and operators with feasibility assessments and operational optimization of the Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects. 

 

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Contact Info: 

Website: https://anessa.com/ 

Contact Name: Amir Akbari 

t: 1.506.457.9320 ext 111 

e: aakbari@anessa.com 

Kognitiv Spark

RemoteSpark is an advanced mixed reality software designed to enhance connectivity, collaboration, and future proofing for their client. It significantly boosts productivity, reduces downtime, and enables hands-free remote assistance. By improving processes and streamlining workflows, RemoteSpark delivers substantial cost and time savings. The software empowers workforces with immersive training experiences that not only enhance safety but also help meet regulatory and compliance standards. As pioneers in mixed reality, Kognitiv Spark offers comprehensive onboarding and support programs to ensure seamless adoption and optimal utilization of RemoteSpark. The platform provides significant value and supports sustainability efforts, regardless of an organization’s digital readiness levels.

 

Link to Brochure 

 

Contact Info: 

Website: www.kognitivspark.com 

Contact Name: Gail Rabbitts de Montbrun 

t: 1.506.230.8150 

e: gail@kognitivspark.com 

Nu:ionic Technologies Inc.

Nu:ionic Technologies is a developer of proprietary electrified methane reforming technology and equipment that enables low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen production for zero emission transportation, biogas upgrading, natural gas and industrial process decarbonization. The Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada location is home to Nu:ionic’s Canadian headquarters and Research and Innovation Center. Its United States operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma provides sales, marketing, project execution and integrated product development support.

Contact Info: 

Website: www.nuionic.com 

Contact Name: Arturo Puigbo

t: 1.539.549.1585 

e: arturo.puigbo@nuionic.com 

Newfoundland and Labrador

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eDNAtec Inc.

eDNAtec helps customers understand and measure the environment. We read environmental DNA (eDNA) from soil, sediment, air, or water to identify a comprehensive range of organisms—including bacteria, algae, plants, insects, fish and marine mammals—which yields a complete picture of changes to ecosystems. Applications include environmental assessment, biodiversity monitoring, commercial species, invasive species, rare species, site remediation, nature reporting, CSRD, MPAs, NBS, CCS. 

 

Link to Brochure

 

Contact Info: 

Website: www.eDNAtec.com 

Contact Name: Steve Barrett  

t: 1.416.200.7694 

e: steve@eDNAtec.com 

GRi Simulations Inc.

At GRi, we build simulators for the developers and operators of marine robotics and offshore energy assets, creating realistic, data-rich virtual environments to enhance innovation and decision-making.
GRi Simulations is a Canadian technology company founded in 1986 and has been delivering high-fidelity simulation solutions for marine systems and offshore energy operations since 1998. We are based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. GRi offers a range of digital simulation and visualization software products and services that enhance the safety, security and productivity of industrial projects. Our main software product lines are the VROV Simulator System and the iDEA Digital Twin (iDEA-DT) field development kit.

 

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Contact Info: 

Website: https://grisim.com/ 

Contact Name: Des Greene  

t: 1.709.747.5599 ext. 204

e: des.greene@grisim.com 

NetBenefit Software Inc.

NetBenefit’s mission is to move development forward in a measured and equitable way. NetBenefit is a software company that offers a socioeconomic impact platform. This includes software for stakeholder relationship management, commitment tracking, and socioeconomic benefit tracking. 

 

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Contact Info: 

Website: www.netbenefitsoftware.com 

Contact Name: Matt Adams 

e: info@netbenefitsoftware.com 

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SubC Imaging Ltd.

SubC Imaging designs and manufactures cutting-edge subsea imaging solutions for marine research, offshore energy, aquaculture, fisheries, and more. Our globally acclaimed equipment includes complete systems, cameras, LEDs, and lasers. Committed to innovation, we also offer DVRs and remote operations solutions, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. 

 

Link to Brochure

 

Contact Info: 

Website: www.subcimaging.com 

t: 1.709.702.0395 

e: team@subcimaging.com 

For Program details please contact the project lead or your respective provincial representative listed below:

Newfoundland and Labrador (Project Lead)
Dwayne Hopkins, P. Eng
Manager, Digital Oil and Gas
techNL
t: 709.800.5430
e: dwayne@techNL.ca
www.techNL.ca

Nova Scotia
Linde Greening
Business Development Executive
Government of Nova Scotia
Natural Resources and Renewables
t : 902.424.0716

e: Linde.Greening@novascotia.ca

www.novascotia.ca  

New Brunswick
Stephanie Savary
Export Development Executive / Chargé du développement des exportations
Opportunities NB / Opportunités NB
t: 506.566.1373
e: stephanie.savary@onbcanada.ca 
www.ONBCanada.ca 

Prince Edward Island
Julie Alford
Business Development Officer, ICT
Innovation PEI
t: 902.894.0381
e: jealford@gov.pe.ca
www.innovationpei.com

Newfoundland and Labrador
Wayne Roebothan
Provincial Trade Commissioner
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Industry, Energy and Technology
t: 709.729.0594
e
: wayneroebothan@gov.nl.ca
https://www.gov.nl.ca/iet/ 

Project Coordination

techNL, and its Partners, is pleased to announce Pedal & Shift as the Project Coordinator for the Scale-Up Hub Houston Program. 

Pedal & Shift is a professional services company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. They provide strategy and business development support to technical services, engineering, and construction companies. 

www.pedalandshift.com 

Business Development Consultant

techNL, and its Partners, is pleased to announce Energy Tech Nexus as the business development consultant for the Scale-Up Hub Houston Program.  The consultant will create high value for the Cohort by both introducing and supporting sales opportunities with the goal of maximizing sales revenue for each program participant.  

 

What is Energy Tech Nexus? 

  • A nexus for the energy transition 
  • A network of founders by founders 
  • Dedicated to energy and carbontech 
  • Bridging innovation and industry in Houston, Texas 
  • Creating Thunderlizards 
  • Solving the energy trilemma 

Find out more at: www.energytechnexus.com 

The Scale-up Hub: Houston Program has been designed for utilization in complement with each provincial partners’ suite of export-support programs and federally support programs such as Mitacs and CanExport.