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We recently unveiled the ninth cohort of our Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only hardware and silicon focused incubator helping deep tech ventures go from breakthrough to market ready.
You’ve met the trailblazers in MedTech and Automobility, now it’s time to spotlight the brilliant minds behind the electronics powering it all. These companies are developing the chips, sensors, and systems that form the backbone of today’s most advanced technologies. Whether it’s enabling smarter AI, supporting next generation communications, or driving energy efficiency, the electronics innovators in Cohort 9 are laying the critical groundwork for a faster, more connected world.
Get ready to plug into the future with the electronics leaders of Cohort 9
Audyse is redefining hearing protection with their augmented hearing technology, blending active noise cancelling with AI-powered awareness. Designed for loud and dynamic environments, Audyse helps protect users’ hearing while retaining awareness of what matters.
Elo Gaming believes that every gamer deserves to have the best equipment to achieve their full potential. They have dedicated themselves to designing and producing the best gaming equipment on the market for professional gamers through their flagship mobile gaming controller and application for cloud gaming.
They are committed to ensuring that gamers who use their products perform better than ever before by using the best materials and working with the experienced engineers and designers to create their products.
Robbie Insurtech provides insurers with real-time monitoring and control over water damage claims. Their IoT hardware and software solutions replace manual assessments with automated, sensor-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing claim cycle times, and lowering operational costs. By tracking key drying metrics and optimizing equipment usage, Robbie helps insurers prevent overcharges, reduce fraudulent claims, and minimize unnecessary energy consumption. With a patented system and a scalable, no-upfront-cost model, they empower insurers to enforce transparency while streamlining claims management, making water claims cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective.
Radio Wires Inc. is a Canadian technology company poised to disrupt the $70 billion market for in-machine connectivity. They have developed the RadioWires Tape™, a patented printed transmission line that eliminates the need for traditional, complex wiring harnesses and centralized data switches. By enabling direct, high-speed, and reliable node-to-node communication, their solution addresses critical bottlenecks in performance, manufacturing, and scalability. Designed for automated application, RadioWires Tape significantly reduces weight, cost, and complexity, paving the way for the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), advanced robotics, and AI infrastructure.
New Town Technologies creates DSP-enabled audio hardware and software, starting with a plug-and-play mixer that delivers professional-quality, feedback-free sound and speaker protection for home karaoke using any speaker system.
Their proprietary Digital Signal Processing makes everyone sound like a pro while protecting premium audio equipment from damaging signal overload. New Town’s flagship product also integrates seamlessly to home electronics, equipment and even mobile devices with zero configuration required.
PIXL Lighting is an LED lighting technology company specializing in dynamic solutions that transform urban landscapes into vibrant, interactive experiences. With a focus on technological innovation, PIXL designs and manufactures high-performance luminaires that seamlessly integrate with architectural exteriors, enhancing the visual identity of commercial, retail, and entertainment spaces. Backed by a team with expertise in LED lighting technology, PIXL Lighting is committed to setting new standards in performance, helping clients create unforgettable environments that captivate and engage audiences worldwide.
Intruxion is a leading Innovative Enterprise Security Company building revolutionizing cybersecurity by enabling enterprises to protect their systems, Networks and identities. They aim to set a new standard in cyber safety, making advanced security accessible and reliable for businesses navigating the digital era.
Wandering Shepherd is an Alberta-based AgTech company transforming livestock management through real-time health and location monitoring. Their wireless rumen bolus and long-range hotspot system detect early signs of illness, helping producers reduce losses, improve animal welfare, and make data-driven decisions. Designed for use across over 200 domestic and wild species, the solution is ready to scale with the future of smart farming.
