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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Ash Grove Break Ground on Canadian First-of-Its-Kind Carbon Capture and Utilization Facility
The Government of Canada has awarded $10M in Federal Support to Help Scale the Carbon 1 Mississauga Facility for Low-Carbon Cement Production MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Carbon Upcycling Technologies ("Carbon Upcycling"), a leader in carbon and resource utilization, and Ash Grove, a CRH Company and one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, today broke ground on Carbon 1 Mississauga - a Canadian first-of-its-kind commercial carbon capture and utilization facility at Ash Grove's cement plant in Mississauga, Ontario. The project will use Carbon Upcycling's patented technology to permanently sequester CO₂ from the cement kiln and utilize it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Once operational in 2026, the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually, directly contributing to Canada's climate and clean manufacturing goals. In recognition of its innovation and environmental potential, the Carbon 1 Mississauga project has been awarded up to $10 million in federal funding through three key Canadian programs. Carbon 1 Mississauga is supported by Next Generation Manufacturing's Sustainable Manufacturing Program, the Environment and Climate Change Canada's Low-Carbon Economy Fund and is receiving advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). "Clean technology, including carbon capture, will play an integral role in our efforts to decarbonize. Projects such as this one present significant economic opportunity for Canadian industry in clean technology, clean energy and decarbonization. We will continue to work with partners across sectors to accelerate the adoption of this kind of technology and ensure Canada is a global leader in carbon capture investments." – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada "Harnessing advanced digital technologies is key to making manufacturing more sustainable and efficient. The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, one of Canada's global innovation clusters, is helping to accelerate environmentally responsible manufacturing processes from coast to coast to coast. These collaborative projects highlight the power of innovation to drive real progress—helping Canada's manufacturers thrive while supporting our climate goals and enhancing our global competitiveness." – The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. "Carbon 1 Mississauga is a milestone in our journey to build world-leading, domestic supply chains in North America. It will stand as a testament to the shared commitment of our team, our partners at CRH and Ash Grove, and the local community who share our vision for a resilient, clean tomorrow. With this project we're setting the precedent for a new way forward. One that aligns community, industry and climate, so that we can build local, build better, and most importantly, build today." - Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling "What we're launching is more than a new system - it's a new way forward. This project signals a breakthrough in how we decarbonize one of the world's most essential industries. We're proud to build it in Canada, using homegrown talent, partnerships and purpose-driven innovation." –Serge Schmidt, President of Ash Grove. The Carbon 1 Mississauga project is being delivered through a multi-stakeholder collaboration. CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, has invested in Carbon Upcycling and is playing a key role in scaling the company's technology. "This groundbreaking project is a powerful example of what happens when innovators, industry leaders and governments come together with a shared vision. We're proud to support Carbon Upcycling in bringing scalable, carbon-smart cement solutions to market and to accelerate innovation that drives our industry forward." – Eduardo Gomez, Head of CRH Ventures. This initiative will create several permanent skilled jobs in the Ontario region and support additional employment during the construction phase. About Carbon Upcycling Carbon Upcycling is a carbon and resource utilization company, strengthening critical cement supply chains for the infrastructure of tomorrow. Its technology offers a productive solution for CO₂ emissions and industrial waste materials by upcycling them into low-carbon supplementary cement products. The patented system captures and reduces emissions through carbon capture and abatement while fostering localized, circular supply chains. Carbon Upcycling is backed by a syndicate of strategic investors, including Builders Vision, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Climate Investment, Oxy Low-Carbon Ventures, and Clean Energy Ventures, as well as three of the world's leading cement manufacturers: CRH Ventures, Cemex Ventures, and TITAN Group. Learn more at About Ash Grove Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The Company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. To learn more about us go to About CRH VenturesCRH Ventures is the venture capital unit of CRH, a leading provider of building materials solutions. With access to CRH's Venturing and Innovation Fund, CRH Ventures partners with and invests ambitiously and strategically in ConTech and ClimateTech start-ups across the entire construction value chain. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
29-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Ash Grove Break Ground on Canadian First-of-Its-Kind Carbon Capture and Utilization Facility
The Government of Canada has awarded $10M in Federal Support to Help Scale the Carbon 1 Mississauga Facility for Low-Carbon Cement Production MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Carbon Upcycling Technologies ("Carbon Upcycling"), a leader in carbon and resource utilization, and Ash Grove, a CRH Company and one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, today broke ground on Carbon 1 Mississauga - a Canadian first-of-its-kind commercial carbon capture and utilization facility at Ash Grove's cement plant in Mississauga, Ontario. The project will use Carbon Upcycling's patented technology to permanently sequester CO₂ from the cement kiln and utilize it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Once operational in 2026, the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually, directly contributing to Canada's climate and clean manufacturing goals. In recognition of its innovation and environmental potential, the Carbon 1 Mississauga project has been awarded up to $10 million in federal funding through three key Canadian programs. Carbon 1 Mississauga is supported by Next Generation Manufacturing's Sustainable Manufacturing Program, the Environment and Climate Change Canada's Low-Carbon Economy Fund and is receiving advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). "Clean technology, including carbon capture, will play an integral role in our efforts to decarbonize. Projects such as this one present significant economic opportunity for Canadian industry in clean technology, clean energy and decarbonization. We will continue to work with partners across sectors to accelerate the adoption of this kind of technology and ensure Canada is a global leader in carbon capture investments." – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada "Harnessing advanced digital technologies is key to making manufacturing more sustainable and efficient. The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, one of Canada's global innovation clusters, is helping to accelerate environmentally responsible manufacturing processes from coast to coast to coast. These collaborative projects highlight the power of innovation to drive real progress—helping Canada's manufacturers thrive while supporting our climate goals and enhancing our global competitiveness." – The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. "Carbon 1 Mississauga is a milestone in our journey to build world-leading, domestic supply chains in North America. It will stand as a testament to the shared commitment of our team, our partners at CRH and Ash Grove, and the local community who share our vision for a resilient, clean tomorrow. With this project we're setting the precedent for a new way forward. One that aligns community, industry and climate, so that we can build local, build better, and most importantly, build today." - Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling "What we're launching is more than a new system - it's a new way forward. This project signals a breakthrough in how we decarbonize one of the world's most essential industries. We're proud to build it in Canada, using homegrown talent, partnerships and purpose-driven innovation." – Serge Schmidt, President of Ash Grove. The Carbon 1 Mississauga project is being delivered through a multi-stakeholder collaboration. CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, has invested in Carbon Upcycling and is playing a key role in scaling the company's technology. "This groundbreaking project is a powerful example of what happens when innovators, industry leaders and governments come together with a shared vision. We're proud to support Carbon Upcycling in bringing scalable, carbon-smart cement solutions to market and to accelerate innovation that drives our industry forward." – Eduardo Gomez, Head of CRH Ventures. This initiative will create several permanent skilled jobs in the Ontario region and support additional employment during the construction phase. About Carbon Upcycling Carbon Upcycling is a carbon and resource utilization company, strengthening critical cement supply chains for the infrastructure of tomorrow. Its technology offers a productive solution for CO₂ emissions and industrial waste materials by upcycling them into low-carbon supplementary cement products. The patented system captures and reduces emissions through carbon capture and abatement while fostering localized, circular supply chains. Carbon Upcycling is backed by a syndicate of strategic investors, including Builders Vision, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Climate Investment, Oxy Low-Carbon Ventures, and Clean Energy Ventures, as well as three of the world's leading cement manufacturers: CRH Ventures, Cemex Ventures, and TITAN Group. Learn more at About Ash Grove Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The Company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. To learn more about us go to
Cision Canada
10-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
An AI solution from CIRRUS Intelligence showcased at the G7 Français
MIRABEL, QC, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - CIRRUS Intelligence is proud to announce that its groundbreaking aviation safety solution, developed in collaboration with Nolinor Aviation, Mila, P3F, and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), has been selected for presentation at the G7 Summit. It is the only project from Mila's ongoing research to have been developed in collaboration with an SME and selected for this international showcase. This project highlights the CIRRUS solution, designed to transform the management of safety events within the aviation industry's Safety Management System (SMS). Leveraging artificial intelligence, the technology reduces human involvement in incident analysis by up to 80%. Deployed in real-world operations at Nolinor Aviation, it has already cut some analysis processes from 40 hours to just 5, while minimizing human bias and standardizing data processing. The solution arrives at a pivotal moment, as Canadian and U.S. regulators move toward requiring formal SMS integration across all aviation operations. It also meets FAA regulations and aligns with the global shift toward embedding safety systemically within the aviation ecosystem. CIRRUS positions itself as a robust technological response to growing compliance and performance demands. "Being selected to represent Quebec innovation at the G7 Summit is an immense honor for our entire team. It's proof that a homegrown solution can have a real global impact. We strongly believe that applying artificial intelligence to concrete challenges—like aviation safety—can transform entire industries, and this project is a powerful example of that." – Olivier Richer, General Manager of CIRRUS Intelligence. The strength of the project lies in the alliance of four complementary players. P3F, the originator of the concept, led coordination and technology integration. Strategic partner Nolinor Aviation provided a real-world operational environment to test the solution. Mila, a global leader in artificial intelligence, ensured the innovation was built on rigorous scientific foundations. The NRC, through its Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP-NRC), which supports technological innovation in Canadian SMEs, also played a key role, contributing $500,000 in funding and actively supporting the project's development. CIRRUS Intelligence now leads the solution and is responsible for its commercialization, with the ambition of making it available across the aviation industry. This international recognition marks a major milestone for CIRRUS, as it rolls out its first large-scale project. Additional initiatives are already underway, aimed at exporting Quebec's expertise in applied artificial intelligence to other critical sectors. About CIRRUS Intelligence CIRRUS Intelligence is a Quebec-based company that specializes in consulting services and technological solutions for the aerospace sector. By combining expertise in safety, regulatory compliance, and digital innovation, CIRRUS develops intelligent tools that optimize processes and support better decision-making in aviation operations. With a performance-driven and data-centric approach, the company helps industry stakeholders navigate their technological transformation. To learn more about CIRRUS Intelligence and its services, visit For updates and news, follow @cirrusintelligence on Instagram.
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Medirex announces funding support for innovative healthcare solution
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Medirex Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it received advisory services and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support a breakthrough project aimed at modernizing patient authentication in healthcare settings. This project builds on Medirex's trusted expertise in patient identification by introducing a new digital layer that transforms the traditional hospital wristband into a gateway for secure, verified access to personal health information. The solution, which is patent-pending, begins with in-person identity confirmation and the issuance of a wristband — enabling patients to initiate a secure connection from the hospital wristband to external systems without requiring hospital staff to manage or access data outside their responsibilities. At the core of this project is the Medirex Open API, a standards-based identity and authentication bridge that allows patients to authorize third-party applications — such as RPM systems — to access their health data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic and Oracle. Rather than sharing full medical records or giving hospital staff unnecessary access, the API enables patients to share only the identity and essential data needed to register and use external systems. This process begins with in-person verification and wristband issuance, and puts the patient fully in control — ensuring privacy, precision, and consent are at the center of every connection. The Medirex Patient Authentication API empowers patients to securely control access to their data across care settings — from hospital visits to at-home monitoring — while upholding the highest standards of privacy and security. By scanning their wristband and confirming their identity via SMS or email, patients can authorize access for themselves or for approved digital health tools such as RPM systems. This innovation directly addresses a key challenge in healthcare today: balancing data privacy with the needs of third-party care partners. Hospital staff do not always require access to the same data needed by external RPM providers or family caregivers. Medirex's solution creates a clear separation of access roles, ensuring that only the right stakeholders can see the right information — with patient consent at the center. "We're building on what hospitals already trust — the wristband — and adding a secure, patient-friendly way to unlock digital access," said Mark Caskenette, Managing Director at Medirex. "By enabling a secure, patient-led handoff from the hospital wristband to third-party tools, we ensure that care can extend beyond the hospital without compromising privacy or involving staff in unnecessary data access. Thanks to NRC IRAP's support, we're delivering a platform that protects patient privacy while expanding how and where care can be delivered." This project supports Medirex's mission to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and patient-centered. By combining physical identity verification with secure digital consent, Medirex is helping shape a healthcare ecosystem where patients are both empowered and protected. The project marks a significant milestone in Medirex's journey to becoming a leader in digital health solutions. By leveraging the support of NRC IRAP, Medirex is poised to set new standards in patient engagement and healthcare delivery through this API and its digital health platform, mySPOT. For more information about Medirex and patient authentication, please visit: About Medirex Systems Inc. Medirex Systems Inc. is a Canadian healthcare technology company specializing in patient identification and digital health innovation. With a strong focus on patient safety, secure data access, interoperability, and 360° patient engagement, Medirex develops technologies that help healthcare organizations deliver better, more responsive care. SOURCE Medirex Systems Inc.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Medirex announces funding support for innovative healthcare solution
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Medirex Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it received advisory services and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support a breakthrough project aimed at modernizing patient authentication in healthcare settings. This project builds on Medirex's trusted expertise in patient identification by introducing a new digital layer that transforms the traditional hospital wristband into a gateway for secure, verified access to personal health information. The solution, which is patent-pending, begins with in-person identity confirmation and the issuance of a wristband — enabling patients to initiate a secure connection from the hospital wristband to external systems without requiring hospital staff to manage or access data outside their responsibilities. At the core of this project is the Medirex Open API, a standards-based identity and authentication bridge that allows patients to authorize third-party applications — such as RPM systems — to access their health data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic and Oracle. Rather than sharing full medical records or giving hospital staff unnecessary access, the API enables patients to share only the identity and essential data needed to register and use external systems. This process begins with in-person verification and wristband issuance, and puts the patient fully in control — ensuring privacy, precision, and consent are at the center of every connection. The Medirex Patient Authentication API empowers patients to securely control access to their data across care settings — from hospital visits to at-home monitoring — while upholding the highest standards of privacy and security. By scanning their wristband and confirming their identity via SMS or email, patients can authorize access for themselves or for approved digital health tools such as RPM systems. This innovation directly addresses a key challenge in healthcare today: balancing data privacy with the needs of third-party care partners. Hospital staff do not always require access to the same data needed by external RPM providers or family caregivers. Medirex's solution creates a clear separation of access roles, ensuring that only the right stakeholders can see the right information — with patient consent at the center. "We're building on what hospitals already trust — the wristband — and adding a secure, patient-friendly way to unlock digital access," said Mark Caskenette, Managing Director at Medirex. "By enabling a secure, patient-led handoff from the hospital wristband to third-party tools, we ensure that care can extend beyond the hospital without compromising privacy or involving staff in unnecessary data access. Thanks to NRC IRAP's support, we're delivering a platform that protects patient privacy while expanding how and where care can be delivered." This project supports Medirex's mission to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and patient-centered. By combining physical identity verification with secure digital consent, Medirex is helping shape a healthcare ecosystem where patients are both empowered and protected. The project marks a significant milestone in Medirex's journey to becoming a leader in digital health solutions. By leveraging the support of NRC IRAP, Medirex is poised to set new standards in patient engagement and healthcare delivery through this API and its digital health platform, mySPOT. For more information about Medirex and patient authentication, please visit: About Medirex Systems Systems Inc. is a Canadian healthcare technology company specializing in patient identification and digital health innovation. With a strong focus on patient safety, secure data access, interoperability, and 360° patient engagement, Medirex develops technologies that help healthcare organizations deliver better, more responsive care. View original content: SOURCE Medirex Systems Inc. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
