Best Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Canada
The 181 best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: GaN Systems.
Canada's Chemicals and Materials Tech sector has 181 companies on our radar, and the $1.2B in total disclosed funding tells you this is a serious industrial cluster, not a curiosity. NanoXplore leads the pack at $92M raised, with HydroGraph not far behind at $28M. No unicorns yet, but I'd argue the absence says more about valuation conservatism than about ambition. Median app install growth is running at roughly +18% year-over-year across 32 chemicals and building materials platforms, which signals real end-user pull, not just founder optimism.
So what's driving the heat right now? EV battery technology and next-generation EV powertrain platforms are the gravitational center, pulling materials science companies toward electrification supply chains. Genecis and Carbonova are smaller bets at $10M and $6M respectively, but they're operating in exactly the feedstock and advanced-carbon spaces that EV platform builders need. Backers like Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the Ontario Centre of Innovation keep showing up across portfolios, which shapes where capital flows and, frankly, which research directions get traction. If you're scanning this space for partners or investment targets, the funding momentum here is early but directional.
Our analysis of 50 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies
$4.4b in tracked funding; 79% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GaN Systems Manufacturer of semiconductor and system solutions for various application areas | $220M | 55 mo ago | 200 | — | WordPressSentryMySQL+33 | — | 155 patents GaN power semiconductor devices and advanced thermal/packaging solutions for high‑current switching | — |
| 2 | Ostara Manufacturer of sustainable fertilizer products designed to improve crop yields 53Funding top 24%Moat top 31%Growth top 38%Talent top 38% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Moattop 31% Growthtop 38% Talenttop 38% Marketbottom 43% Techbottom 43% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $169M across 15 rounds · 15 rounds over 20 yrs (0.8/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $169M | 39 mo ago | 57 | Phillip Abrary Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | — | 2 launchs · 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 3 | BioAmber Manufactures Bio succinic acid and 1,4 Butanediol from agri raw materials | $93M | 100 mo ago | 60 | — | — | — | 4 patents Microbial metabolic engineering of yeasts for platform chemicals and deicing fluid production | — |
| 4 | Concentric Agtech company developing microbial products to improve crop yields and soil health | $92M | 98 mo ago | 5 | Ananda Fitzsimmons Co-Founder | — | — | 2 patents Microbial biocontrol formulations protecting tomatoes and potatoes from bacterial and fungal pathogens | — |
| 5 | NanoXplore Manufacturer of graphene and developer of new materials using graphene 76Funding top 18%Patents top 26%Market top 34%Growth top 35% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Patentstop 26% Markettop 34% Growthtop 35% Techtop 35% Innovationtop 36% Newstop 37% Moattop 38% Partnerstop 42% Talenttop 45% Globalbottom 47% Funding: Raised $91.7M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 12 yrs (1.0/yr) Patents: 75 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 38 filings since 2022 vs 31 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $92M | 7 mo ago | 450 | Soroush Nazarpour Founder and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | 26 signals Earnings · Leadership · Announcements | 75 patents Graphene production and functionalization for advanced battery anodes and lubricant additives | 1 launch |
| 6 | Terramera Developer of biological crop protection formulations and soil intelligence technologies 69Patents top 16%Innovation top 19%Funding top 27%Moat top 28% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 16% Innovationtop 19% Fundingtop 27% Moattop 28% Talenttop 38% Growthtop 45% AItop 45% Marketbottom 45% Techbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 32% Patents: 98 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 73 filings since 2022 vs 25 in 2017-21 Innovation: 98 patents (top 13% of patent-holders) · 73 filings since 2022 vs 25 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $65M | 41 mo ago | 97 | Karn Manhas Founder & Chairman | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+14 | — | 98 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 7 | Otilu Mionics Developer of advanced materials for electronics, displays, and quantum computing | $55M | 43 mo ago | 54 | Michael Helander President & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+12 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Nicoya Life Provider of hyperspectral optical microscopes for surface analysis | $35M | 54 mo ago | 105 | — | WordPressUnbounceElementor+36 | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 9 | HydroGraph Manufacturer of graphene and nanomaterials using patented detonation process 53Funding top 19%Growth top 20%News top 28%Product top 35% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Growthtop 20% Newstop 28% Producttop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 40% Partnerstop 43% Innovationbottom 48% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 23% Funding: Raised $28.0M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 4 yrs (2.2/yr) Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $28M | 3 mo ago | 3 | Harold Davidson CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+38 | 21 signals ▲250% Leadership · Announcements · Funding | — | — |
| 10 | Comet Bio Technology developer for conversion of wood & wheat into cellulosic glucose syrup | $25M | 59 mo ago | 36 | Andrew Richard Chief Technology Officer & Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — | — | — |
| 11 | EcoSynthetix Bio-based binder polymers | $21M | 172 mo ago | 26 | — | WordPressPleskMySQL+20 | 4 signals ▼76% Earnings · Contracts | 56 patents Starch-based extruded binders for paper production and wood‑composite adhesive technologies. | — |
| 12 | Miru Smart Technologies Manufacturer of electrochromic windows 40Patents top 29%Innovation top 37%Moat top 37%Funding top 38% All 7 signals ▾Patentstop 29% Innovationtop 37% Moattop 37% Fundingtop 38% Techbottom 42% Globalbottom 40% Marketbottom 38% Patents: 20 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 20 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Innovation: 20 patents (top 52% of patent-holders) · 20 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $20M | 22 mo ago | 43 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | 20 patents Advanced electrochromic devices and ion-conducting polymer electrolyte film technologies | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 13 | Grafoid Graphene research, development & investment company | $18M | 116 mo ago | 17 | — | — | — | 39 patents Graphene-enhanced filtration media and carbon-based anode materials for energy storage | — |
| 14 | Mirexus Biotechnologies Safe & Natural polysaccharide based Nanomaterials | $17M | 102 mo ago | — | Phil Whiting President & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | CO2 Solutions Global engineering firm delivering solutions for a sustainable energy future | $16M | 98 mo ago | 24 | Michael Gareau CEO & Owner | — | — | 114 patents Enzymatic CO2 capture and conversion using carbonic anhydrase biocatalysts | — |
| 16 | Spiderwort Developer of plant-based biomaterials for repair and regeneration of tissues | $16M | 47 mo ago | 19 | — | — | — | 60 patents Advanced biomaterials and microfabricated scaffolds for tissue engineering and medical devices | — |
| 17 | Mirexus Manufacturer of biopolymer-based nanoparticles | $16M | 102 mo ago | 7 | John Dutcher Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Metamaterial Manufacturer of metamaterials | $14M | 33 mo ago | 239 | Themos NA Co-founder and Chief Science Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | 13 patents Embedding functional foils/metamaterials into optical lenses and microwave components | — |
| 19 | SWITCH Developor of innovative materials that switch optical properties on command | $13M | 120 mo ago | 7 | Neil Branda Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Earth Alive Clean Technologies Biotech company addressing environmental challenges in agriculture, mining, and industry | $12M | 63 mo ago | 11 | David Gilmour CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 21 | erthos Developer of plant-based plastic alternatives | $11M | 32 mo ago | 24 | Chang Dong Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | 25 patents Biodegradable polymer blends (starch/elastomer) and AI-driven material design for sustainable plastics | — |
| 22 | Interface Fluidics Provider of a nanotech-enabled simulation and modelling platform | $11M | 55 mo ago | 36 | Stuart Kinnear Co-Founder and CEO | — | — | 45 patents Microfluidic chip platforms for precise fluid property measurement and oil‑solvent interaction analysis | 1 launch |
| 23 | Genecis Developer of onsite food waste management systems 35Funding top 34%Moat top 48%Product top 49%Innovation bottom 46% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 34% Moattop 48% Producttop 49% Innovationbottom 46% Techbottom 46% Marketbottom 42% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $10.3M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 5/10 · 10 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $10M | 12 mo ago | 49 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+15 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Imtex Membranes Membrane-based technology solution provider for separation of gas | $10M | 73 mo ago | 22 | Glenn Towe CEO & President | — | — | 52 patents Facilitated transport membranes for gas separation and liquid replenishment in modular systems | — |
| 25 | Gratomic Developer of graphene-based nanomaterials | $9M | 36 mo ago | 12 | Arno Brand Co CEO | — | 12 signals ▼52% Announcements · Regulatory | — | — |
| 26 | Quantiam Technologies Advanced & nanomaterials coatings based energy intensive applications | $9M | 91 mo ago | 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | QD Solar Developer pof quantum dot-based photovoltaic cells | $8M | 50 mo ago | 12 | — | — | — | 12 patents Surface‑engineered colloidal quantum dots for high‑efficiency solution‑processed photovoltaics | — |
| 28 | Graphite Innovation & Technologies Manufacturer of graphene | $7M | 38 mo ago | 31 | Mo. AlGermozi Co-Founder | — | — | 22 patents Anti‑cavitation, multifunctional marine coatings for wet environments and ship hulls. | 1 launch |
| 29 | Nfinite Nanotechnology Provider of anti-abrasion nanocoatings | $7M | 25 mo ago | 10 | Jhi L Co-Founder | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | — | 13 patents Atomic layer deposition of ultra‑thin functional coatings on flexible substrates and related powder‑exhaust management. | 1 internship |
| 30 | Carbonova Provider of solutions for converting greenhouse gas emissions into sustainable carbon nanomaterials for… 45Growth top 25%News top 27%Funding top 37%Patents top 38% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 25% Newstop 27% Fundingtop 37% Patentstop 38% Talenttop 38% Moattop 42% Innovationtop 45% Techbottom 44% Globalbottom 43% Marketbottom 21% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 5 BI events in 12 mo (of 15 tracked, 2 types) · +150% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $6M | 6 mo ago | 8 | Pedro Almao Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | 5 signals ▲150% Funding | 15 patents Carbon conversion reactors and processes for solid carbon and carbon nanofiber synthesis | — |
| 31 | Aduro Clean Technologies Provider of water-based chemical recycling systems | $5M | 24 mo ago | — | Marcus Trygstad Co-Founder | ButterCMSNode.jsReact+22 | 36 signals ▲20% Announcements · Earnings · Funding | 10 patents Catalytic chemolysis of low‑value polymer feedstocks into higher‑value fuels and chemicals | 1 partnership |
| 32 | 3D BioFibR Provider of low-denier multifilament fibres from proteins | $5M | 12 mo ago | 14 | John Frampton Founder & Chief Scientific Officer | WordPressMySQLZoho+16 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 33 | Homerun Resources Homerun Resources - Home 45Growth top 25%News top 29%Partners top 29%Product top 35% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 25% Newstop 29% Partnerstop 29% Producttop 35% Fundingtop 38% Techbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 36% Globalbottom 25% Growth: 2 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 19 BI events in 12 mo (of 50 tracked, 9 types) · +58% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $5M | 14 mo ago | — | Brian Leeners CEO | WordPressBetterDocsMySQL+22 | 19 signals ▲58% Funding · Contracts · Regulatory | — | 1 expansion |
| 34 | Chemical.AI AI-driven tools for chemical synthesis and retrosynthesis | $5M | 43 mo ago | 150 | Xia Ning Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+16 | — | 20 patents Carbon nanotube production methods and apparatus for scalable nanomaterial synthesis | 1 job opening · 1 launch |
| 35 | INCA Renewtech Provider of bio-composite materials | $4M | 57 mo ago | — | Santiago Ribero Fractional CFO and Consultant to the Board - Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | AlterBiota Manufacturer of bio-graphene additives for the concrete industry 10Funding bottom 49%Talent bottom 49%Product bottom 40%Tech bottom 36% All 6 signals ▾Fundingbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Productbottom 40% Techbottom 36% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 19% Funding: Raised $4.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 10/100 | $4M | 25 mo ago | 8 | Mark Masotti President & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | — | — |
| 37 | CelluForce Provides Cellulose NanoCrystals (CNC) solutions | $4M | 134 mo ago | 14 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+27 | — | — | 4 launchs |
| 38 | Ceragen Manufacturer and supplier of microbe-based crop nutrition biologicals 14Moat top 45%Funding top 47%Patents bottom 49%Talent bottom 49% All 8 signals ▾Moattop 45% Fundingtop 47% Patentsbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Innovationbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 27% Marketbottom 20% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 5/10 · IP moat: 4 patents Funding: Raised $3.8M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $4M | 23 mo ago | 8 | Danielle Rose CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+10 | — | 4 patents Agricultural microbial inoculants for plant growth promotion and soil health | — |
| 39 | Tengiva Provider of an online B2B marketplace offering fabric | $4M | 49 mo ago | 25 | Carlos Agudelo Co-Founder / COO & CSO | — | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 40 | Zetane Provider of AI platform for document intelligence, extraction, and analysis | $2M | 5 mo ago | 18 | Jon Magoon Chief Product Officer and Co Founder | Beehiiv RSS feedTailwind CSSReact+14 | — | — | — |
| 41 | Dispersa Developer of biosurfactants using microbes | $2M | 15 mo ago | 9 | Nivatha Balendra CEO & Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+18 | — | 5 patents Microbial production of biosurfactants for industrial and environmental applications | — |
| 42 | Evercloak Developer of membrane technology for energy-saving humidity control and other applications | $2M | 23 mo ago | 14 | Evelyn Allen CEO | — | — | 15 patents Graphene‑oxide composite membranes for filtration and dehumidification applications | — |
| 43 | MIRAPAKON Manufacturer of silica coating products and other chemicals | $2M | 41 mo ago | 3 | Luc Fournier CEO | — | — | 11 patents Hydrophobic xerogel coatings for drag reduction, condensation control, and anti‑biofilm surfaces | — |
| 44 | Saint Jean Carbon Developer of graphene-based products for Lithium batteries | $2M | 52 mo ago | — | Paul Ogilvie CEO & Director | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | ALT TEX Provider of solutions to convert food waste into textiles | $1M | 45 mo ago | 10 | Myra Arshad Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — | — |
| 46 | MustGrow Regenerative agriculture solutions provider, offering sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals and… 27Funding top 44%Growth top 45%Tech top 46%News top 48% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 44% Growthtop 45% Techtop 46% Newstop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 25% Funding: Raised $1.2M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 7 yrs (0.6/yr) Growth: 4 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $1M | 4 mo ago | — | Corey Giasson CEO & President | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+33 | 5 signals ▼58% Earnings · Announcements · Funding | — | — |
| 47 | Biosenta Manufacturer of anti-microbial filler designed to prevent the growth of microbes | $811K | 25 mo ago | 1 | Bruce Lewis CEO | — | — | 28 patents Manufacturing core‑shell calcium hydroxide/calcium carbonate particles for construction and soil amendment | — |
| 48 | Phaseshift Online metal design and development solutions for the manufacturing sector | $775K | 41 mo ago | 4 | Abu Anand Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 49 | Plaid Technologies Developer of graphene-engineered materials for enhancing strength, durability, and environmental performance | $608K | 7 mo ago | — | Guy Bourgeois CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 50 | Alchemy Nano Nanotechnology-based thin film solutions for auto applications | $420K | 9 mo ago | 17 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+9 | — | — | 3 job openings · 1 launch |
Top 12 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Canada
#1
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2017 · 3 employees$28Mraised▾
Manufacturer of graphene and nanomaterials using patented detonation process. The company focuses on producing high-quality graphene through a unique, energy-efficient system. This system is modular, scalable, and designed to minimize waste. The company is certified for its production methods and quality control processes. It aims to commercialize graphene for various high-growth markets.
- Mar 2026Post IPO$485.9K
- Nov 2025Post IPO$536.5K
- Oct 2025Post IPO$14.2M
- Nov 2024Post IPO$2.7M
#2
Public · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2011 · 450 employees$91.7Mraised▾
Manufacturer of graphene and developer of new materials using graphene. The company offers carbon-based technology that provides signature graphene powder and graphene-enhanced masterbatch pellets that support various polymers. It can be used in electrical and thermal conductivity, mechanical strengthening, electromagnetic shielding, processability improvements, and superior UV inhibiting properties.
- Oct 2025Post IPO$17.9M
- Mar 2021Grant (prize money)$3.1M
- Nov 2020Post IPO—
- Mar 2020Post IPO$18.1M
#3
Series A · Calgary, Alberta · founded 2017 · 8 employees$6Mraised▾
Provider of solutions for converting greenhouse gas emissions into sustainable carbon nanomaterials for various industries. This entity specializes in converting carbon dioxide, methane, and waste energy into advanced carbon nanomaterials. These materials are designed to improve the performance and environmental footprint of products. The applications span across sectors such as plastics, where they contribute to lighter, stronger, and more environmentally friendly composites. In the realm of lithium-ion batteries, these materials enhance energy density, accelerate charging, and extend battery life. For the construction industry, the nanomaterials are incorporated to boost the durability and strength of concrete. The focus is purely on the creation and utility of these innovative carbon products.
- Nov 2025Series A$3.6M
- Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$4.4M
- Mar 2024Series A$6M
- Feb 2023Grant (prize money)$1.5M
#4
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 49 employees$10.3Mraised▾
Developer of onsite food waste management systems. It develops modular food waste treatment systems for on-site application. The machines convert food waste into volatile fatty acids which can be then sold to a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, biofuel, and biodegradable plastics. It plans to supply its products to restaurants and large kitchens.
- Jun 2025Series A$750K
- Dec 2024Series A$851.6K
- Mar 2023Series A$3.3M
- Aug 2022Conventional Debt$3M
#5
Seed · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2016 · 18 employees$2.3Mraised▾
Provider of AI platform for document intelligence, extraction, and analysis. The platform offers workflows for proposal creation, document composition, and deep web research. It analyzes and structures data from uploaded documents, providing traceable and auditable outputs. The platform is designed for organizations managing complex documents.
- Dec 2025Seed$1.8M
- Feb 2020Conventional Debt$500K
#6
Public · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan · founded 2018$1.2Mraised▾
Regenerative agriculture solutions provider, offering sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. The company is dedicated to providing innovative biological solutions that support sustainable farming practices. It offers proprietary and third-party product lines designed as eco-friendly replacements for restricted or banned synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, promoting healthier soils and improved crop yields. The company operates as a leader in organic biocontrol and biofertility, leveraging technologies derived from the mustard plant. It focuses on soil biocontrol for pests and diseases, and biofertility products that stimulate beneficial microbial activity. The company also generates intellectual property for weed control, nematode management, and postharvest solutions. Through its NexusBioAg division, it markets and distributes its products alongside third-party solutions, driving growth and innovation in the regenerative agriculture sector. The company collaborates with global partners to commercialize its technologies, aiming to provide sustainable farming practices critical for feeding a growing global population.
- Jan 2026Post IPO$1.4M
- Jan 2025Post IPO$1.8M
- Nov 2019Post IPO$2.8M
- Mar 2019Seed$1.2M
#7
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2020 · 14 employees$4.8Mraised▾
Provider of low-denier multifilament fibres from proteins. It provides users with a platform for manufacturing composites using bio-based materials. It also provides users with specializes in producing collagen fibres using its patented dry-spinning technology. Their fibres closely mimic the biomechanical and biochemical properties of natural collagen structures.
- Jun 2025Seed$3M
- Jul 2023Seed$3.5M
- Sep 2021Seed$700K
- Oct 2020Seed$550K
#8
Series A · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2012 · 43 employees$20.3Mraised▾
Manufacturer of electrochromic windows. Users can order windows by providing location, user details, payment details, preferred models, and more.
- Aug 2024Series A$20M
- Jun 2020Grant (prize money)$4.6M
- Aug 2019Seed$100K
- Jul 2019Seed$240K
#9
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 1980$4.8Mraised▾
Homerun Resources | Ushering In a future where clean and renewable energy sources become the backbone of our global energy infrastructure.
- Mar 2025Post IPO$2.2M
- Oct 2024Post IPO$1.6M
- Apr 2024Post IPO$1M
#10
Series C · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2005 · 57 employees$169.3Mraised▾
Manufacturer of sustainable fertilizer products designed to improve crop yields. The company provides fertilizer that delivers phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen. These fertilizers are designed for efficient granule delivery with season-long availability. The company's products prevent soil tie-up and leaching of nutrients.
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$7.6M
- Oct 2022Series C$70M
- Apr 2021Series C$20M
- Dec 2019Series C$5M
#11
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2025$608.1Kraised▾
Developer of graphene-engineered materials for enhancing strength, durability, and environmental performance. The company focuses on applications in cement and related composites. It utilizes proprietary methodologies designed to improve material strength, conductivity, and durability. The company aims to provide industries with next-generation solutions for stronger, lighter, and more resilient products. It partners with researchers, manufacturers, and developers to integrate graphene into diverse applications and industrial composites.
- Oct 2025Post IPO$608.1K
#12
Seed · Laval, Quebec · founded 2018 · 9 employees$2.2Mraised▾
Developer of biosurfactants using microbes. The company offers a platform named BioEterna Technology. It is used to produce biodegradable, biologically-based surfactants. The company's products are PuraSurf-LF, a low-foaming formulation used in cleaning products, and PuraSurf-HF, a high-foaming formulation used for personal care.
- Feb 2025Seed$4.1M
- Apr 2023Seed$2.2M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Chemicals and Materials Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Advanced Materials is moving in Canada
A read on the academic research around Advanced Materials — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 207 Canada-affiliated papers.
- Ministry of Education37
- University of Alberta18
- University of British Columbia17
- University of Waterloo15
- Concordia University15
- Smart material2→18
- Actuator2→11
- Nanotechnology4→7
- Composite material1→4
- Shape-memory alloy2→4
- Piezoelectricity3→4
- Smart material3
- Biomimetic materials3
- Shape-memory polymer2
- Dissipation2
- Pellets1
Where advanced materials is researched across Canada
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing advanced materials patents in Canada
Canada advanced materials patent filing is accelerating — 5,032 filings from 3,713 assignees (2016–2025), led by Schlumberger CA, Novelis, Schlumberger Technology; annual filings 473→483.
- Schlumberger CA366
- Novelis364
- Schlumberger Technology364
- NAT RES Council Canada296
- RIO Tinto Alcan INT241
- Dwave SYS239
- D WAVE Systems190
- CA NAT Research Council190
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.