Program Guide January 28, 2015 10 am – 4 pm Surrey City Hall • Surrey, BC C I T Y OF SU RREY office of the mayor Message from the Mayor On behalf of the City of Surrey, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Surrey City Hall for the inaugural Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo & Championship. Surrey is proud to be home to approximately 10% of BC’s Clean Technology sector and as Canada’s fastest growing city, we are committed to supporting new initiatives to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Surrey and across the Greater Vancouver region. This event is a celebration of regional innovation excellence and is designed to provide a welcoming platform for companies to showcase their clean technology to potential technology users, investors, and industry leaders from across the Pacific North West. This year, we are excited to host 40 of the region’s top clean technology companies competing for the title of Greater Vancouver’s Clean Technology Champion as well as 23 expert judges and speakers joining us from as far away as California. Linda Hepner mayor 604 591 4126 [email protected] @LindaHepner www.surrey.ca I would also like to thank all of our community and industry partners whose support was critical to the success of this event with special recognition to Vancity who has joined us as the event’s presenting sponsor. Once again, welcome to the City of Surrey and I wish you all the best of success in your future endeavours. Sincerely, Linda Hepner Mayor, City of Surrey 13450 ~ 104 Avenue Surrey British Columbia Canada v3t 1v8 Event Schedule Expo & Championship Powerhaus Workshop Series Resource Corner Main Atrium Centre Stage Theatre 1E Committee Room Time Mayor Linda Hepner, City of Surrey Welcoming Remarks Maureen Cureton, Green Business Manager, Vancity Remarks Introduction of the Judges 10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 12 noon The Trek South: Generating Sales and Developing Strategic Partnerships in the US Market and Beyond Competition Round One (Hosted by DFATD) 12 noon – 1:00 pm Show me the Money! Financing Clean Technology 1:30 pm 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Competition Round Two & Deliberation (Hosted by Vancity) Investing in Resilient Cities through Clean Technology Deployment and Innovation (Hosted by the City of Surrey) 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm BC Innovation Council BC Technology Industry Association Lunch Break 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Meet representatives from: City of Surrey Transportation Department Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development MITACS Powertech Labs Small Business BC Championship Announcement & Celebration The Championship Awards This event is proudly presented by Vancity The Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Champion • $10,000 cash prize (provided by Vancity) • Trophy (designed by the KPU Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design) • Bragging rights as the winner of the inaugural Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Championship The Century Group Student’s Choice Award • $3,000 cash prize (provided by the Century Group) 2 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship #CleanTechChamp Event sponsor Century Group (@centurythinking) will be running Twitter contests throughout the day for great commercial cleantech prizes, including a made‑in‑BC Neurio home intelligence technology system valued at $250! Here’s how to participate! • Follow @centurythinking on Twitter • Watch the @centurythinking Twitter feed; contests and prizes will change hourly • Be sure to include @centurythinking and #cleantechchamp in your tweets 3 #CleanTechChamp Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The Powerhaus Workshop Series Wo r k s h o p 1 The Trek South Generating Sales and Developing Strategic Partnerships in the US Market and Beyond Learn from industry movers and shakers who can help you unlock lucrative business opportunities in the United States and beyond. According to Analytica Advisors, three‑quarters of Canadian clean technology companies are exporters. Brought to you by the Trade Commissioners Service, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canda Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada The United States, being Canada’s largest trading partner is a strategic first export market for many companies seeking international opportunities. While a common language, a shared physical border, and the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) makes the US a key export market for clean technology companies, seeking partners and generating sales is no easy feat for new entrants. Are you ready to go global? Moderator Meet the Speakers Dr. Dan Matross Victoria Hayes Chris Tumpach Karim Kassam Tom Ranken Trade Commissioner (Energy) DFATD (California, USA) Trade Commissioner DFATD (Vancouver, BC) President Rainforest Automation CEO Cleantech Alliance @danmatross @vhayesTCS @rfadevices VP, Business & Corporate Development Ballard Power Systems @JThomasRanken @k_kassam 4 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship #CleanTechChamp Come spin the money wheel and interact with some of the region’s most knowledgeable financiers in a game show format to find out where the money is at for the clean technology companies. Wo rksho p 2 Show me the Money! Local Opportunities for Financing Clean Technology British Columbia is already known globally as a hotbed for clean technology innovation with Surrey alone being home to approximately 10% of the sector. However, who is financing this innovation and what options exist for clean technology companies looking for capital? Join representatives from Vancity, Pangea Venture Capital and the Toronto Stock Exchange to talk about some of the options that exist for financing your clean technology innovation. Moderator Brought to you by Vancity Meet the Speakers Brian Kahnert Andrew Creech Kahnert Management Consulting Team Manager, Listed Services TMX Group @TMXGroup Christine Bergeron Keith Gillard Director, Community Business Vancity General Partner Pangaea Ventures Ltd. @Vancity @KeithAGillard 5 The Powerhaus Workshop Series Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship Wo r k s h o p 3 Investing in Resilient Communities through Clean Technology Deployment and Innovation Do you have a product or technology that can provide a turnkey solution to combat climate change risks? Connect with organizations that help with the deployment of clean technologies in urban and rural communities. While the Canadian clean technology industry is mainly geared toward the export market, many growing Canadian communities are also in need of solutions to mitigate the risks of climate change. Brought to you by the City of Surrey Learn about the various clean technology innovations Canadian municipalities such as the City of Surrey are deploying to create more resilient communities and a strong vibrant clean technology sector in Canada. Joining also will be senior decision makers who are helping to creating a wave of change across the country. Moderator Meet the Speakers James Tansey Anna Mathewson Yoga Yogendran Paul Blomerus Executive Director Centre for Social Innovation and Impact Investing (SauderS3i), UBC Sustainability Manager City of Surrey CEO Clean Technology Community Gateway Vice President, Natural Gas Fuel Supply Systems Westport @YogaYogendran @Westportdotcom @annalmathewson @JamesTansey3 6 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The Powerhaus Workshop Series Championship Judging Format Round 1: Finalist Selection 10:30 am – 12 noon 15-minute Time Period Finalist Selection Location Judging • 5-minute Pitch (slideshow and/or product demo) • City Hall Atrium: company booths • Companies will be assessed against up to six other companies that are in a similar clean technology segment • 10-minute Judges Q&A Round 2: Champion Selection & Century Group Student’s Choice Award 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm 15-minute Time Period Champion Selection Location Judging • 5-minute Pitch (slideshow and/or product demo) • Committee Room 2E (closed to the public) • 10-minute Judges Q & A Century Group Student’s Choice Award Selection • Companies advancing to Round 2 will be assessed against five other finalists from all segments • City Hall Atrium • Companies will also have a chance to compete for the Century Group Student’s Choice Award Lead Judge The Judges Neil Huff Ray Lings Paul Henderson Maureen Cureton Rob Costanzo Mike Volker Bill Lemon Joe Blair Sarah Applebaum Flora Livesey Malcolm Shield Dave Leicester Managing Director Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre Senior VP, Investment Banking Source Capital Group Inc. / Element 8 Managing Director Powertech Labs Associate Chrysalix Venture Capital General Manager, Waste Services Metro Vancouver Associate Pangaea Venture Capital Green Business Manager Vancity Funding Advisor Sustainable Development Technology Canada Manager, Engineering Operations City of Surrey Climate Policy Manager City of Vancouver Vancouver Angel Technology Network Fleet Manager, Translink / Coast Mountain Bus Company 7 #CleanTechChamp Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The Cleantech Companies Biofuels & Biochemicals Clean Transportation TBF Environmental Technology Inc. ELIX Wireless Charging Systems Surrey, BC Richmond, BC TBF Environmental develops and markets innovative green, low toxicity, solvent technologies that replace dangerous, toxic solvents commonly used in paint coatings, inks, adhesives and cosmetics. TBF solvents are designed to improve the environment, worker safety and help reduce industrial emissions. ELIX Wireless produces advanced wireless power transfer systems for a variety of applications across a wide range of power levels. The ELIX technology is based on low‑frequency, low‑radiation magnetic coupling in a highly flexible, scalable form factor that can be adapted to the end user’s needs. ELIX is a safe, efficient method for transferring power without the need for plugs or physical connections. Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc. Nanaimo, BC Nanaimo Bioenergy Centre is a collaborative development and demonstration platform commissioned in 2009 where private and public stakeholders and partners come together to innovate, achieving measurable leading outcomes in GHG reduction and commercial distributed waste to energy and product conversion for small to medium sized landfills. The BioCube Corporation Vancouver, BC The BioCube Corporation has designed, manufactures and distributes the BioCube, a transportable biodiesel mini‑refinery that produces high quality biodiesel from renewable feedstock sources that can be used directly in any modern engine. The BioCube is fuelling energy independence for commercial enterprises and communities around the world. Hydrogen In Motion Vancouver, BC Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) develops and manufactures mobile uncompressed hydrogen storage tanks and delivers off‑board refueling solutions to owners of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and other applications. H2M has two business lines, a manufacturing line and a service delivery line, both designed to address the key barriers to adoption for the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle: fuel storage, range and re‑fueling. ElectraMeccanica Vancouver, BC ElectraMeccanica manufactures the high performance, single person Sparrow EV. Moovee Innovations Inc. Vancouver, BC Founded in July 2012, our business focus is personal, urban, autonomous, connected electric vehicles with mobility cloud and smart grid connectivity. 8 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship #CleanTechChamp Webtech Wireless Energy Infrastructure Burnaby, BC Webtech Wireless (TSX:WEW) is a leader in providing fleet management telematics, GPS and automatic vehicle location (AVL) solutions that improve efficiency, accountability and reduce costs. Our end‑to‑end solutions automate record keeping and regulatory compliance, reduce fuel burn and idling, mitigate risk, and keep drivers safe. Managers trust us to ensure people are accountable and vehicles are visible. VeloMetro Mobility Inc. Vancouver, BC VeloMetro is developing a one‑way vehicle sharing service for urban denizens who want fun, comfortable and sustainable personal transportation. Our shared vehicles are called Velocars, which are fully enclosed, electric‑assist pedalled vehicles that are regulated as electric bicycles and therefore do not require a driver’s license or automobile insurance. Adrroit Technologies Vancouver, BC Adrroit Technologies specializes in intelligent parking management systems. Adrroit’s flagship system aims to connect on‑ and off‑street parking to cloud‑based mobile servers to create a driver‑friendly, seamless parking experience. The IntelliPark app acts as a gateway for users to access content that includes real‑time occupancy data and navigation tools for drivers to find spots. The app will promote time and fuel savings while also connecting local businesses to drivers. Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc. Vancouver, BC Quadrogen Power Systems, Inc. (Quadrogen) of Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a privately held clean‑tech company that designs, builds, and installs high performance gas clean‑up solutions for the renewable energy sector. We also provide world‑class engineering and design services, including detailed techno‑economic feasibility studies for industrial and institutional customers. HTEC Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation North Vancouver, BC HTEC’s mission is to be a vertically integrated clean energy company by helping to enable hydrogen fueled transportation. It installs, owns and operates clean hydrogen production, distribution and fueling stations in Vancouver and California to provide fuel for the new hydrogen fuel cell electric zero emission cars being introduced to key markets in 2015. Terrella Energy Systems Ltd. Mission, BC Terrella Energy is introducing its new ZTHERM line of products for clean heat‑management systems. ZTHERM provides a clean thermal interface for electronics which dissipates heat rapidly and effectively. ZTHERM uses a graphite material which is a non‑metal, and does not corrode, or degrade, over time. This is a significant improvement over other materials used today. FVT Research Inc. Pitt Meadows, BC Altentech Power Inc. FVT Research develops drop‑in electric drives as diesel replacements for commercial, industrial and off‑road vehicles. FVT’s technologies are now used by some of the world’s largest mining companies. We recently developed an electric drive system for transit buses, garbage and recycling trucks that outperforms diesel, lowers fuel and maintenance costs, has zero emissions and a payback of under five years. Vancouver, BC Altentech™ Power Inc., and more importantly, the “game‑changing” biomass feedstock moisture extraction/ drying technology we have developed and internationally patented, is the result of real world, hands‑on experience and exhaustive engineering and provides the key to virtually every biomass‑to‑energy process. 9 The Cleantech Companies Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship Mantra Energy Surrey, BC Mantra Energy has a patented process called Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 (ERC) that allows for the utilization of CO2 currently emitted from industrial stacks. Captured CO2 is turned into valuable chemicals such as formates or synthetic gases and then used in various existing applications. Mantra is also developing a unique mixed reactant fuel cell that can run off the same chemicals produced by ERC and can therefore power both stationary and mobile devices. Humpback Hydro Inc. Vancouver, BC Humpback Hydro’s patented grid‑scale energy storage technology is an answer to the global problem for the energy‑water‑food nexus. The technology’s primary function is that it makes wind, solar and all other renewable energies, a reliable, base load energy source of power. Our technology can store energy for days, provide a cheaper competitive solution for energy intensive, reverse osmosis processes which will be able to desalinate millions of gallons of water daily for a variety of industries that need a reliable fresh water source. Green Building & Energy Efficiency TSO Logic Vancouver, BC TSO Logic is the energy efficiency software for data centers that can reduce server power costs by up to 50%. It’s called Application‑Aware Power Management™ and it all happens from a single server, with no impact on performance, no additional hardware, no agent software, and no disruptive changes to your infrastructure. AYO ENERGY Management Vancouver, BC AYO Energy Management brings together innovative energy solutions and a unique business model to help building owners and operators reduce their energy costs and improve the bottom line, while significantly mitigating their environmental foot print. The solutions implemented take advantage of the existing elements of a building to maximize the value, often with a payback period of two to three years. Solar Infra Systems Int’l Ltd. Surrey, BC Solar Infra Systems is an innovative developer and manufacturer of supplementary heating products that provide value to our customers, both economically and environmentally. Our mission is to help our customers reduce their carbon footprint by harnessing the infrared spectrum of the sun, to save energy and reduce overall heating costs. Solaris Geothermal Inc. Abbotsford, BC Solaris is a BC company that is launching a highly acclaimed solar heating technology to change the way buildings are heated by making solar cost less than fossil fuels. 10 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The Cleantech Companies GR Green Building Products Inc. MegaHertz Power Systems Inc. Burnaby, BC Burnaby, BC GR Green makes beautiful roofs out of waste limestone and recycled plastic that sell for a fraction of the cost of natural slate and cedar roofs. MHPS is a power electronics development company that creates highly efficient, cost‑effective products for its customers and partners utilizing its licensed and patent‑pending intellectual property consisting of green mode power management integrated circuits (PMIC), power control modules (PCM) and customized discrete power systems (10 – 65 W power category). MHPS’s technology supports industry verticals such as LED lighting drivers and industrial/consumer power supplies. Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd. Surrey, BC Quad‑Lock Building Systems has been building sustainable energy efficient homes since 1995. Research confirms that the most cost‑effective energy solution is Saving Energy in Buildings and nothing comes close to the long‑term net income (not cost!) of improved building insulation. Insulated Concrete Forms are revolutionizing the global building industries because of the exceptional energy efficiency, comfort, safety ratings, and speed of construction at lower Total Cost of Ownership! Cascadia Windows Ltd. Langley, BC Cascadia Windows Ltd. is an industry leader in fiberglass construction products innovation and manufacturing. Cascadia specializes in windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Cascadia products are known for demonstrating cutting edge technology pertaining to energy efficiency and durability. VanAir Design Burnaby, BC VanAir has developed an innovative interior door that allows air to flow through while shut, and maintains visual and acoustical privacy in an aesthetic manner. By enabling a pathway for air to circulate, it aims to increase the wellbeing of occupants by improving Indoor Air Quality, temperature balancing, acoustics and social quality. It circumvents the drawbacks associated with ventilation practices in buildings like transfer ducting, vents, grilles, open ceilings, and custom retrofits. Just BioFiber Structural Solutions White Rock, BC Just BioFiber Structural Solutions Corporation has developed a modular easy to assemble building system that has both insulation and structural support while being sustainable. This Super SSR block is a complete building system that has been developed using biological fibers that are bonded to internal structural supports. You get all of the benefits of the earth friendly sustainable insulation fibers and a very strong structure in one modular block. 11 The Cleantech Companies Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship Power Generation Process Efficiency & Abatement Greenerzone – Impact Bioenergy PW Trenchless Surrey, BC Surrey, BC We offer localized bioenergy technology, representing a paradigm shift in both waste management and renewable energy production. Our systems eliminate the costs and environmental impacts associated with the disposal and hauling of organic (carbon‑based) wastes to distant landfills by converting them into heat, electricity, vehicle fuel, and soil amendments on‑site at their point of generation. PW Trenchless offers pipebursting, sliplining and directional drilling, giving you an alternative to open cutting through sensitive areas. Learn more about our cutting‑edge new technologies at our booth at the Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship. HydroRun Technologies Ltd. Air Phaser uses non‑thermal plasma to treat VOCs, odorous and non‑odorous in process air that is emitted from industrial facilities so that the emissions are transformed to environmentally harmless forms. It uses only electricity to do so, replacing older technologies that use consumables such as fossil fuels or chemicals. It is a scalable technology that can be set to handle any volume of air flow and is easy to retrofit into existing factories to upgrade them, or new facilities to provide air pollution abatement. Vancouver, BC HydroRun is developing technology that generates reliable, affordable, base‑load electricity from the natural flow of rivers—no dams, no diversions, no harm to ecosystems and no interruption to existing business or recreational activities. Zolair Energy Squamish, BC Zolair Energy is a micro‑electric utility providing clean, affordable energy solutions for the developing world. Its patented, portable renewable energy system offers on‑demand electricity to off‑grid customers with a wireless activation and payment system. Zolair, electrifying and empowering emerging communities worldwide. Water Wall Turbine Inc. Lions Bay, BC Water Wall Turbine Inc. is the Canadian developer of a unique floating Tidal Energy system. The first prototype installation is currently under construction, and will be installed at Dent Island Lodge this summer. Each device is scalable from 500 kW to 2 MW, dependent on current speeds and location. Air Phaser Environmental Ltd. Chilliwack, BC Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. Vancouver, BC Ecoation Innovative Solutions is the developer of crop‑sense™, a wireless crop‑health monitoring system that detects minute changes in crop health due to pests, diseases, malnutrition and undesirable environmental conditions before symptoms become visible to naked eyes. crop‑sense™ will change the way growers produce and protect our food. FLO Innovations Inc. Burnaby, BC FLO Innovations focuses on developing its platform technology, FLO polymer, which is a patented, water‑based, electrically conductive polymer ink that has many potential market applications. FLO polymer ink can be used in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, conductive inks for 2D and 3D printing, electronic displays and touch screens, solar panels, electromagnetic shielding, smart windows, and conductive textiles. 12 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The Cleantech Companies Recycling & Waste, Remediation & Soil Treatment, Water & Wastewater Prongineer R&D Ltd. Vancouver, BC Prongineer is a water and resource recovery company that applies innovative technologies and engineering expertise to solve challenging water and wastewater problems for municipal, agricultural, and industrial markets by converting waste‑streams into useful resources through our water and nutrient recovery technology (UniBAR‑NPK). Dew Point Manufacturing North Vancouver, BC Dew Point Manufacturing is a leading developer and manufacturer of Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology. This technology provides a cost-effective solution to the global shortage of drinking water by extracting water from air and turning it into clean, healthy drinking water. Our technology is the most eco-friendly water generation method that will not disturb the current water ecosystem in any measureable way. Our technology is reliable, resilient and it allows the water ecosystem to restore itself. Ivey International Inc. Surrey, BC Ivey International Inc. is an international, award‑winning Remediation Technology Company that has established a solid reputation for developing innovative air, soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation technologies, which include Ivey‑sol® (Surfactant Technology), I‑ROX® (Chemical REDOX), ATOMISOL® (Metal Stabilization) and DECON‑IT® (Decontamination Products). Queensboro Marine Equipment Ltd. Surrey, BC Queensboro Marine is a globally recognized manufacturer of equipment for a wide range of marine applications including commercial fishing and oil spill response. With over 50 years of experience, QME has been focused on building marine and industrial equipment for various industries. All manufacturing is done at their facility in Surrey, BC, Canada, where only the strictest quality control practices are exercised and enforced. 13 The Cleantech Companies Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship The City of Surrey & BC’s Clean Technology Sector The City of Surrey is Canada’s fastest growing municipality with over 1,200 new residents moving to Surrey every month • According to GLOBE Advisors research, over 40 companies, or approximately 10% of BC’s clean technology sector, is located in Surrey, particularly around the Surrey Fraser Docks, Surrey’s industrial zones, and the US border • Surrey is also home to Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre, western Canada’s only business accelerator designed to help clean technology companies grow • Powertech Labs employs the highest number of PhD-level scientists in BC outside of the post‑secondary system and actively works with clean energy companies from around the world • Surrey is home to Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, two leading post-secondary institutions that are highly active in clean technology research and producing highly skilled talent for the local green economy • Surrey companies such as Endurance Wind Power have successfully grown from being a small company of fewer than 10 employees to being global leaders in the clean technology sector • Surrey’s natural competitive advantages for clean technology companies include a strategic location, low cost of business operations, access to talent, a robust value chain, and access to business and academic networks • The City of Surrey has over 8,000 commercial and industrial businesses from a variety of sectors, many of which are involved in value‑chain activities associated with clean technology Building a stronger, vibrant clean technology sector together. If you are a clean technology company and want to learn more about how the City of Surrey can help you succeed in the global clean technology marketplace, we encourage you to contact the Economic Development Division. Contact Person Stephen Wu, Economic Investment Strategist [email protected] l 604-591-4333 Presenting Sponsor Event brought to you by Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Event Supporters Media Sponsors 15047
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