NEWS RELEASE
SARNIA, ONT – Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is pleased to announce that it has made an investment in 3E Nano Inc., through the Centre for Commercialization of Sustainable Chemistry Innovation (COMM SCI) program. In 2016, BIC established COMM SCI, which acts as a hub for the commercialization of sustainable chemistry and bio-based innovation. Bio-based start-ups and sustainable chemistry companies can participate in this program to remove barriers to commercialization and investments.
3E Nano Inc., a Kitchener, Ontario, based company has developed and is commercializing a low- cost, thermally- and optically-smart, Sapphire-Like Coating (SLC). This nano-thin film applied to glass, plastic, and other media is targeted toward windows, windshields, greenhouses, and blinds.
In December 2018, BIC closed the first tranche of its investment in 3E Nano Inc.
“We are pleased to have BIC as a partner in our company,” says co-founder of 3E Nano Inc., Nicholas Komarnycky. “BIC has been a strong supporter of our work not only as an investor, but as an advisor because of their depth of knowledge in advanced materials.”
“3E Nano Inc. brings significant advancements in the field of coating technology for glazing applications,” says BIC Portfolio Manager, Wayne Maddever. “In addition, the experienced management team provides depth to bring the technology to commercialization.”
For more information, please contact:
Wayne Maddever,
Portfolio Manager
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Tel: 226.778.0020 ext. 248
Email: waynem@bincanada.ca
or
Nicholas Komarnycky
Founder / Director
3E Nano Inc.
Tel: 519.591.9385
Email: komarnycky@rogers.com
About 3E Nano Inc.:
3E Nano Inc., has developed and is commercializing a high-performance, low-cost, thermally- and optically-smart, Sappire-Like coating (SLC). This nano-thin film applied to glass, plastic and other media is targeted toward windows, windshields, greenhouses, and blinds.
For more information visit: http://www.3enano.com/
About Bioindustrial Innovation Canada:
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is a nationally focused not-for-profit organization based in Sarnia, Ontario. The Centre for Commercialization of Sustainable Chemistry Innovation (COMM SCI) acts as a hub for the commercialization of sustainable chemistry and bio-based innovation, providing businesses and technical support to participating small and medium-sized enterprises in southern Ontario. COMM SCI was established with support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and additional support from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. BIC creates jobs and economic value sustainably for Canada. We provide critical strategic investment, advice and services to business developers of clean, green and sustainable technologies. Our expertise in commercialization builds a stronger Canada. For more information visit: www.bincanada.ca
