AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEV Charging Reliability: Ontario’s OVIN-backed ChargeLab project will build an offline-capable local controller for EV chargers, adding edge AI and load balancing so charging keeps working even during network outages. Critical Minerals & Jobs: B.C.’s West Kootenay is getting $300,300 for a “critical-metals tech alley” hub focused on recycling and processing know-how, aiming to turn nearby mining momentum into local high-value production. Lithium Supply Chain: Rock Tech signed an $80M off-take with Transamine for spodumene concentrate from its Georgia Lake mine, with a refinery planned in Red Rock, Ont. AI + Data Centres in Alberta: Jet.AI invested in StratGrid to develop behind-the-meter, natural gas-powered data center campuses in southern Alberta to speed interconnection and stabilize power costs. Health Tech Regulation: PolyPid’s D-PLEX100 NDA for preventing surgical site infections was accepted by the FDA with Priority Review, targeting a Nov. 28 action date. Wildfire Health in B.C.: A B.C. Lung Foundation report says wildfire smoke is a major source of PM2.5 and air quality is worsening, raising risks for heart, stroke, dementia, and pregnancy outcomes. Canadian Startup Funding: Toronto telematics software firm Terminal raised $20M to standardize data from vehicle hardware for insurers and fleet operators.
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