Current Challenges
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We are seeking solutions to fugitive methane emission detection, particularly those that can detect leaks from underground pipelines and other assets, in BC.
NGIF IG is seeking breakthrough technologies, particularly in continuous emissions monitoring and leak detection and repair (LDAR) solutions.
NGIF IG is seeking technologies in hydrogen production, storage and end-use solutions to help achieve their economic and environmental goals.
We are seeking technologies to improve the natural gas value chain. Particularly, renewable natural gas production and processing.
NGIF IG is seeking solutions to help natural gas asset owners and operators increase the utilization of waste heat sources are of interest.
First Challenge Pitch Event
Solutions to these Challenges were presented during our First Challenge Pitch Event, on April 13 – 15th 2021. The recording of the pitching sessions are available here.
Canadian Natural is looking for methane leak detection solutions that use passive technologies (i.e. do not require human intervention).
Canadian Natural is looking for technologies to enable the capture of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from flue gas.
COSIA’s looking for new technology to capture CO2 from flue gas streams from natural gas combustion in a once through steam generator (OTSG) or a gas turbine.
Maple Leaf Foods seeks a technology for sequestering methane off-gas emissions generated by animal manure lagoons and utilizing it for electricity or heat production on-farm.
FPInnovations, a leader in the development of high-quality lignin and sugar streams from sustainably harvested forest-sourced biomass…
Second Challenge Pitch Event
Solutions to these Challenges were presented during our Second Challenge Pitch Event, on September 15 – 17th 2021. The recording of the pitching sessions are available here.
Produce utility grade natural gas from agriculture or landfill / wastewater fugitive emissions.
Gas powered, fuel agnostic heating and cooling systems for the residential market.
Technologies that can lower the barrier for entry into compressed natural gas vehicles for heavy truck fleet operators.
Recover and utilize waste heat from the natural gas upstream operations to usable energy.
Direct hydrogen generation from solar energy and/or step-change PV technology advances.
Transform industrial and second-generation waste into fuel precursors, including syngas, fuels and energy carriers.
Small to mid-size capture, storage and utilisation technologies for post-combustion CO2.
Small-scale, modular CCUS solutions to remove CO2 from combustion exhaust at facility operations.
Solutions to reduce fuel consumption and/or GHG/CAC emissions of international long-haul ships
Lightweight reusable or recyclable alternatives to eliminate plastic and replace single use items for in-flight service
End-to-end technology solutions to provide either a partial or full electrification of marine vessel operations
End-to-end solutions for low-carbon intensity fuel alternatives or renewable fuels for marine vessels
Solutions which optimize energy use and improve energy efficiency with respect to anchorage of vessels at ports
Valorize fat, oil and grease (FOG) from restaurants to produce low carbon-intensity alternative fuels or/and other marketable by-products
Recycle or upcycle quartz tailings from iron ore mining operations
Third Challenge Pitch Event
Solutions to these Challenges were presented during our Third Challenge Pitch Event, between 1st to 3rd March 2022. The recording of the pitching sessions are available here.
SPA Aqua Prima is seeking innovative nutrient recycling and bioremediation solutions.
Cutting edge, holistic solutions for clean air for non-medical convalescence facility.
Fuels and infrastructure to replace diesel and CNG in medium to heavy-duty city fleets.
Recyclable or compostable alternatives for single use plastic and Styrofoam trays used for retail product packaging.
Solutions to convert biosolids (sewage wastewater residuals) to agricultural fertilizer and/or other beneficial end-product.
Renewable energy generation technologies that can be installed within a single mid-high-rise building.
Event manager Celebrate Niagara is seeking event supplies – including lanyards, name tags – sourced from sustainable materials.
Solutions to convert biological sludge into fossil fuel substitution for petrochemical industry.
Community-scale energy storage solutions that will accelerate the deployment of in-building renewable energy.
Efficiency and energy management solutions for Translink assets, including bus depots, seabus terminals and rapid transit stations.
Green rainwater infrastructure to retain and treat urban run-off.
Home charging management and optimisation solutions suitable for remote and rural communities.
Solutions to minimise non-propulsion energy usage of passenger ferries.
Innovative, functional and scalable solutions that will help eliminate the disposal of waste (solid and organic) to landfill and incinerator.
Solutions to convert waste heat and steam, biomass heating or solar thermal for wellness facilities.
Low cost, high impact charging infrastructure solutions for medium to heavy-duty city fleets.
Low carbon construction materials for buildings and low emission equipment on construction sites.
Energy optimization and scheduling solutions to reduce GHG emissions in transportation fleet management and charging infrastructure.
Fourth Challenge Pitch Event
FortisBC is seeking fugitive methane emission detection solutions to detect methane from large distances
TransAlta is seeking low-cost hydrogen storage solutions that can be integrated into a distributed hydrogen production facility.
We are seeking for an eco-friendly material replacement for fibre optic components
We are seeking for a replacement for the current system and interested in using ecofriendly materials in an injection molding system to generate trays
TELUS is aiming at creating efficient systems that minimize waste generation and embracing circular economy principles.
Bell is looking for solutions to improve energy management in its buildings, housing server rooms and related equipment and minimize energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Paper Excellence is seeking for a syngas with an energy density that is similar to natural gas derived from available hog fuel.
Paper Excellence is looking for alternative packaging materials derived from lignin.
Paper Excellence is seeking an economical way to dewater/dry the biomass prior to its combustion.
Bell is seeking for technological solutions for Renewable energy power generation, in order to reduce Bell’s carbon footprint.
Bell is looking for strategies for deploying and integrating new technologies and combining reliability and efficiency in the area of Fuel cells.
Bell seeks a strong interest in innovations and technologies on Alternative energy storage, to reduce utility consumption during peak hours.
Bell has a strong interest in innovations and technologies in Waste heat recovery, from telecom / IT equipment, which could be used to heat or produce electricity.
Bell seeks adapted technological solutions Energy monitoring and management solutions, to improve energy management in its facilities.
COSIA is seeking a ‘plug and play’ inline measurement technology for detecting solvents and other additives.
We are looking for high-efficiency, modular, water electrolyzers, for the local production of hydrogen in power-to-gas applications.
Aquatera Utilities inc., is seeking solutions to convert municipal solid waste (MSW).
The Challenges are Closed
In Vancouver, buildings are the largest source of carbon pollution with nearly 55% of community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from burning natural gas for space heating and hot water.
In Vancouver, buildings are the largest source of carbon pollution with nearly 55% of community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from […]
In Vancouver, buildings are the largest source of carbon pollution with nearly 55% of community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from burning natural gas for space heating and hot water.