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I needed to review some characteristics of imaging applications, and it struck me how active the Canadian’s expertise is in this field. Like a wise person once told me: If you truly want to understand something, start by looking at it. Vision comes before interpretation. Credit: Luqia (INO) - https://www.ino.ca/en/solutions/hyperspectral/ Some companies in this list have been acquired by foreign companies, but what I see is that solid research and engineering work are still a

The list below expands on the companies I highlighted in my December 2025 blog post: https://www.aheadcurve.co/post/quebec-smes-in-the-defence-market-fool-s-trap-holy-grail-or-something-in-between Note: the estimation of the number of employees may be incorrect. Canada’s defence market continues to gain visibility and momentum. As a result, I’m still dedicating part of my free time to mapping Quebec‑based SMEs active in this space. Credit: Laflamme Aero - https://laflamme.

If you need stronger image and contrast enhancement, material discrimination, and low‑light performance, you don’t need a new camera—you just need more intelligence from the pixels you already have. This Liquid‑Crystal polarization add‑on upgrades any standard pixel‑mapping imager, extracting rich information that conventional intensity‑ or wavelength‑only cameras simply cannot see. By capturing Stokes vectors, Angle of Polarization (AoP), and Degree of Linear Polarization (D

Canada’s total goods exports to the United States amount to approximately US$420 billion  (2024, all merchandise), excluding services. The table below provides a structured overview of key export categories. This selection represents 70% of total exports , or about US$300 billion . Exports Canada to the USA Trade value (2024) Tariffs (2025) Code Minerals, Metals & Forest Products (HS Chapters)       Mineral fuels, oils, natural gas, electricity  (HS 27) US$125.7B 10%   Wood &

In my view, the answer lies somewhere in between. The real question is: how can Quebec’s Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capture meaningful value from the defence market? With Quebec’s battery strategy struggling to deliver good news, attention is shifting toward Canada’s federal defence spending—an impressive $82 billion over five years . Defence markets, both domestic and international, are drawing more spotlight than ever. Source: CBC News On December 15, 2025, La P

This blog marks the second installment of my ongoing exploration into photovoltaic technologies. Here, I dive into the dynamic and fast-evolving world of printed and flexible organic photovoltaics (OPVs)—a segment that’s not only technically exciting but also commercially transformative. Over the past decade, both photovoltaics and electronics have undergone remarkable evolution, driven by breakthroughs in organic, carbon-based conductive materials and inks. These innovations

Illuminating Today’s Energy Landscape While Shaping Tomorrow’s Possibilities This blog explores the dynamic world of photovoltaics (PV)—from global trends to Canada’s evolving role in solar energy. While my deeper interest lies in flexible, organic PV technologies, I wanted to first map the broader solar cell landscape before diving into emerging materials and applications. Global Snapshot: Photovoltaic Solar Cell Panels in 2024 According to IEA-PVPS data, the cumulative glob

SiN Wafer, courtesy imec (image) I conducted some research to revisit the Canadian PIC ecosystem—particularly its intersection with...

According to the  Global Innovation Index 2024 (GII 2024) , Canada ranks  14th  among global leaders in innovation outputs. At the top of...

According to the   International Federation of Robotics (IFR) , the world installed  541,000 new robots  in 2024, bringing the global...