Alexander Cheiki, Commercial Director at BeFC

“TheCanadian market is highly promising, with strong interest from mid-sized companies in Cleantech solutions and partnerships with EU firms—an excellent opportunity for us. In phase one, we partnered with one Canadian company and initiated collaboration with another. In phase two, we look forward to expanding partnerships across sectors like agriculture, industrial services, waste management, and water treatment, using BeFC’s products to drive sustainable innovation in Canada”.

BeFC, based in France, generates electricity using paper and enzymes, creating a sustainable, metal-free alternative to traditional batteries. Their biofuel cells convert sugars and oxygen into energy, ideal for next-generation, ultra-low-power electronics. This eco-friendly technology simplifies disposal and recycling, minimizing environmental impact.

BeFC partnered with Elephant Island Winery to introduce its innovative biofuel cell technology, now in a pilot phase with ReFeed. This collaboration showcases BeFC’s sustainable power solution, with plans for broader adoption across Canada following the pilot’s success.

Michel Delanaye, CEO & Founder of MITS

“Partnership with the LCBA Canada project offers an extraordinary opportunity to expand our presence in the Canadian market, a highly promising and strategically important arena. Canada represents a vast market with a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating a favourable landscape for technological solutions that support these goals. The large Canadian cities, for instance, present significant demand for urban sustainability innovations—an area where cleantech products can make a substantial impact. On the other hand, Canada has numerous remote areas where access to clean and reliable energy sources is limited, providing a unique opportunity for our technology to shine by delivering efficient, clean power to these remote locations.

Our engagement with LCBA has been instrumental in connecting us with key Canadian stakeholders, expanding our network and fostering new collaborations in the country. We have already partnered with NGIF (National Gas Industry Fund), a critical strategic step, but this is just the beginning of our journey in Canada. Our goal is to continue developing and solidifying our business in the region, leveraging LCBA’s support to identify and seize opportunities that align with our growth and innovation objectives”.

MITIS develops clean technology for efficient electric power generation, specializing in high-performance micro CHP systems, heat exchangers, and combustion chambers. Focused on sustainability, MITIS aims to reduce global energy consumption and CO2 emissions by delivering cost-effective, long-lasting solutions for a cleaner future.

The Belgium based company has been recognized for its commitment to emissions reduction through its advanced flameless microturbines, now transferred to NGIF Capital. These microturbines boost efficiency without burning fossil fuels.

Derek M. Bruno, Managing Partner, SevGen Consulting

“The biggest opportunities in Canada lie with Indigenous communities. The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has highlighted that the future of the Canadian economy is Indigenous, a sentiment echoed by many economists in the country. To tap into this potential, fostering partnerships and building meaningful relationships will be key.

The LCBA program in Canada has a promising future and strongly leveraged these connections. The project provided a platform for exposure between European Union companies and First Nations leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs. Currently, there is a significant gap in understanding and collaboration between these groups, which needs to be bridged to unlock opportunities and establish effective ways of doing business together.

In Canada, relationships are often as important as the technology or the deal itself. Building these connections will require intentional and sustained efforts to bring both groups together, enabling them to learn from each other and lay the groundwork for successful partnerships”.

SevGen Consulting Inc. is a 100% Indigenous-owned, multi-disciplinary management consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions that promote equity, collaboration, and inclusion within an Indigenous context.

With a network of skilled Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals, the firm has the expertise to engage, develop, and implement high-quality projects of any scale. SevGen collaborates with businesses, communities, governments, and stakeholders to build effective partnerships, providing practical tools and guidance to help clients achieve their goals and strategies.