Vancouver-based water technology innovator, Viridis Research Inc., has successfully closed an oversubscribed phase one seed funding round with participation from top impact investors. Viridis' groundbreaking technology uses electrochemical oxidation to eliminate organic contaminants from wastewater. The funding will be used to execute field pilots and commercial agreements with strategic textile manufacturing partners to significantly reduce water consumption and pollution.

As experts in water treatment, we understand the immense challenge posed by textile dyes. These persistent pollutants, designed for vibrant color, resist conventional breakdown, devastating aquatic ecosystems and threatening human health globally. Our electrooxidation technology directly tackles this, not just cleaning effluent but enabling water recycling. We're transforming wastewater management, significantly cutting consumption, and pioneering a truly circular water econo

"From showcasing our water tech at Vancouver Startup Week to CEO Dr. Macarena Cataldo winning Top 5 at the MistyWest HardTech Awards, Web Summit Vancouver 2025 was incredible! We connected with innovators worldwide, demonstrated our demo unit, and witnessed the full spectrum of AI innovation. Here's to Vancouver's thriving startup ecosystem and building solutions that matter!

At Viridis, we've been using Intelligent Hardware - aka hardware powered by AI, data modeling and advanced simulations - before it was...