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The latest Bioindustrial Innovation Canada news, success stories, and bioeconomy updates.
Napanee based FireRein is sparking innovation in eco-friendly firefighting
Napanee, Ontario-based FireRein Inc. has introduced a groundbreaking approach to firefighting with its bio-based water additive to displace surfactant foams. Made entirely from 100% food-grade ingredients, FireRein’s Eco-Gel™ offers a non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and PFAS-free (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) alternative to traditional firefighting additives.
Commercializing graphene oxide composite membranes to reduce industrial energy consumption and associated GHGs
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) was first introduced to Evercloak in 2022 as an advanced materials innovation spin-out from the University of Waterloo. BIC’s introduction to Evercloak was at the request of a national venture capital investor looking for technical due diligence support.