From OBJ: Five Ottawa cleantech startups making waves

Posted in News, Press Releases
Aug 12, 2025

Our friends at the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) recently launched a recurring feature, produced in partnership with Invest Ottawa, that showcases up-and-coming tech startups making a difference in the National Capital Region.

In their latest piece, they’ve profiled five incredible local companies advancing clean technologies, from hyperlocal air quality monitoring to groundbreaking biodegradable packaging, from modular thermal energy storage to flat-packed prefab homes. These businesses are tackling some of the most pressing environmental and infrastructure challenges while creating jobs and opportunities here at home.

Featured Companies

  • EcoSafeSense Inc. – Mobile sensors + AI for neighbourhood-level air quality insights.
  • Garma Energy – Thermal energy storage for decarbonized industrial heat.
  • GreenVeil Packaging Inc. – Fully biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging.
  • JPlug.io – Seamless software integration for EV charging.
  • Tinybox Systems – Prefabricated housing solutions that can be shipped anywhere.

Read the full story and learn more about their work in OBJ’s feature:

These five Ottawa cleantech startups are making waves

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