AWL-Electricity

Recognizing greater autonomy for users, Montreal-based AWL-Electricity has developed the world's first wireless charging station for motorized mobility aids. Learn more about the Agile Station that enhances the independence for people with reduced mobility. https://lnkd.in/gnF7Ze9W

AWL-E in Japan We're thrilled to share a milestone for AWL-E: the privilege of presenting our company to 150 corporations at the Canadian Embassy in Japan. During this remarkable experience, we immersed ourselves in Japanese culture, learning about the concept of: (オープンイノベーション : 𝐎̄𝐩𝐮𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐞̄𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐧) that means 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 which reflects the essence of collaboration and the exchange of ideas that drive innovation. Collaborating with Japanese partners, in a culture renowned for its dedication to quality and meticulous attention to detail, motivates us to enhance our knowledge. Thank you Harvey Lam KENJI HIRABARA Asami Karasuda Geoff Ledingham CNRC Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada AWL-Electricity Francis Beauchamp-Verdon B.Ing Cedric H. Brendan Murphy Yasuko Akutsu Yuya Watanabe Rodney Kelly Adam Claydon-Platt Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. Living Best - Ageing with Technology for this opportunity ! We're excited to continue building strong relationships, in meaningful innovation together ! #innovation #japan #technology #collaboration #openinnovation #WirelessPower #Electrification #LFG

Infineon Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with AWL-Electricity Inc., a Canadian pioneer in MHz resonant capacitive coupling power transfer technology. The collaboration integrates Infineon’s CoolGaN GS61008P technology with AWL-E's advanced wireless power solutions, setting new benchmarks for power efficiency across industries. By utilizing Infineon’s GaN transistors, the partnership enables higher efficiency, power density, and switching frequencies. This technology enhances system lifespan, reduces downtime, and cuts operating costs. In the automotive sector, it powers next-level interior experiences and seat dynamics, while in industrial systems, it offers more design flexibility, particularly for robotics and automated vehicles. The elimination of charging ports through fully sealed system designs also supports reduced battery consumption globally, contributing to sustainability efforts. This partnership underscores Infineon’s leadership in power semiconductors, mastering all major power technologies, including silicon, silicon carbide, and gallium nitride devices. Thanks again to TimesTech Buzz for the full article with more background and insights click the source link in the comments below 💡 🙏👇 #Semiconductors #PowerSystems #WirelessTechnology #GalliumNitride #Sustainability

🚀𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨! 🚀 On November 18, our Director of Economic Affairs, Mathieu Cormier, Innovation Attachée, Charline Kempter, and Business development assistant, Mariko Ejima (江島摩利子), organized a fall-winter pitch session at A&O Shearman’s offices in Menlo Park highlighting a carefully chosen group of Québec’s most promising startups that are currently seeking investment. This pitch session would not have been possible without our amazing Québec startups: FTEX, Lunabill, STS - Strategic Thinking Systems, LivingSafe, Gomove, and AWL-Electricity. Their cutting edge solutions and innovative ideas inspired all of us who attended with many of us leaving the event wondering what the future holds for us. 🙏We would also like to thank the David (Dong Hee) Lee’s team at A&O Shearman for providing us with an amazing location for our event. Thank you to all who attended! 🗓️Stay tuned for our next edition of pitch sessions of Québec’s startups! Investissement Québec  #quebec #innovation #startups #pitchsession

🚀 Reflecting on an Inspiring Week: Japan Aging Tech CTA Program 🌟 Last week, we wrapped up an incredible in-person program in Tokyo (Dec 2–6), where Canadian AgeTech innovators connected with Japan’s leaders in health and aging care. This immersive week demonstrated the power of global collaboration in tackling opportunities and challenges of aging populations. 🎯 Highlights Day 1: Orientation and 1:1 meetings at the Embassy of Canada to Japan, sparking valuable initial conversations. Day 2: Our Signature Event at the Embassy featured ~100 industry stakeholders (Japanese corporations, investors, government, care sector operators...) With opening remarks from Brendan Murphy (Embassy of Canada), an overview of CTA programs by Asami Karasuda, and an introduction to the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) by Shigeru Sasaki. A thought-provoking panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities in AgeTech adoption followed, featuring Dominic Carter (The Carter Group / Living Best), Yasuko Akutsu (Aging 2.0), and Yuya Watanabe (Scrum Studio), moderated by Rodney Kelly, Healthcare Globalisation Specialist. Startups then pitched their solutions, resulting in a bustling catered networking lunch, multiple offers of collaboration, and over 50 1-1 meetings! Day 3–4: Networking sessions at ILS, and an insightful visit to SOMPO's Future Care Lab in Japan, a cutting-edge R&D hub revolutionizing aging care through collaboration with startups & SOMPO's extensive care network in Japan. A special thank you to Yano-san and Saori H. for their hospitality and insights during this visit, and to Stephen Johnston for helping us organize it! Day 5: Exclusive pitches to 20+ CVCs at ARCH Incubation Center, thanks to Hitomi Ogawa & the ARCH team, & the Tokyo Venture Capital Hub, wrapping with a celebratory farewell lunch. 🌏 Why It Matters This program fostered collaboration between Canadian innovators and Japan's AgeTech ecosystem, showcasing how cross-border innovation can empower aging communities globally. Japan’s unique demographic challenges offer an unprecedented opportunity to test, refine, and scale AgeTech solutions globally. 💡 What’s Next? Stay tuned for updates about how the relationships built this week fuel partnerships that enrich the lives of aging adults in Japan and beyond! #AgeTech #CTAProgram #LivingBest #JapanStartups #OpenInnovation #AgingTech #CanadaJapanCollaboration AWL-Electricity Francis Beauchamp-Verdon B.Ing Cedric H. Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. Tracey McGillivray John Glowacki Kinetisense Dr. Ryan Comeau LUCID Inc Aaron Labbé NuraLogix Corporation Tomoki Maruyama Pontosense Alex S. Qi Muxin Ma PragmaClin Research Inc. Bronwyn Bridges Gord G. Skinopathy Keith Loo Richard Pietro Dominic Carter Debbie Howard Embassy of Canada, Tokyo Canadian Technology Accelerators | Accélerateurs technologiques canadiens NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA (IRAP) Harvey Lam Geoff Ledingham

🌏 Canadian Innovation in Action in Japan 🎌 We had the immense privilege of representing Canada at the 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 in Tokyo, a remarkable experience organized by the 𝐂𝐍𝐑𝐂 with the support of the Trade Commissioners and the Embassy of Canada in Japan. Alongside 8 other Canadian startups, we delved into the challenges of an aging population, a critical issue in Japan where 30% of the population is aged 65 and older. It was a unique opportunity to present and explore new 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 solutions and to gain fresh perspectives on universal challenges. ⚙️ This experience reinforced our belief that innovation, fueled by collaboration across diverse players in the tech industry, is essential to developing impactful solutions. We return inspired and more determined than ever to continue our mission of driving innovation to improve quality of life. A heartfelt thank you to the partners and individuals we met for their support and visionary ideas! Harvey Lam KENJI HIRABARA Asami Karasuda Geoff Ledingham CNRC Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada AWL-Electricity Francis Beauchamp-Verdon B.Ing Cedric H. 👉 Interested in learning more about this mission or exploring collaboration opportunities? We’d be delighted to connect with you! #Collaboration #Innovation #Agetech #Japan #Canada #Technology #LFG

We are OPEN for INNOVATION💡   Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day 2024 was held at Plug and Play Tech Center on 11/18. It was thrilling to see more than 300 VCs, start-ups and key business leaders and hope everyone enjoyed connecting! 🤝💫 We heard an amazing keynote from Mike Corbo, and panel discussion with Zafer Sahinoglu, Ph.D. and Mark Rakoski, "Solve the Business Problem" Challenge facilitated by Takehiro Ishiguro.   Special thanks to Plug and Play Mobility, Plug and Play Supply Chain & Logistics and our team: Yuji Kikuta, Naoki Shimizu, Takashi Kai.

🌟 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙘 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙣 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮! 🌟   On November 18, the Québec Trade Office in Silicon Valley hosted a dynamic pitch session in Menlo Park, CA, bringing together six innovative Quebec-based startups. With an audience of around 30 people, including a third of them investors, these entrepreneurs showcased groundbreaking solutions that sparked lively discussions and strong interest. One notable highlight was AWL-Electricity's early-day presentation at the 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, where they showcased two co-developed projects with the Japanese multinational to an audience of over 2,500 participants. From Tuesday to Thursday, our team joined the Plug and Play Tech Center 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, connecting startups, major corporations, and investors. Among the highlights: Gomove, a logistics startup supported by business incubator TerroX from Laval économique, pitched its project to hundreds, capping six weeks of immersive acceleration in the Valley. AWL-Electricity also demonstrated its cutting-edge wireless charging technology during the event. The week prior, Simmunome Inc. turned heads at the CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 in San Francisco and Palo Alto. Thanks to its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Québec Office plays a pivotal role in helping Quebec startups expand internationally. 👏 Bravo to all the entrepreneurs for showcasing Quebec’s talent and innovation to the world!   Investissement Québec   #PNPTCSiliconValley

Last Monday, we had the incredible opportunity to co-host Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day with the amazing Mitsubishi Electric team at our Plug and Play Tech Center HQ! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the 300+ guests who joined us to explore innovation, network, and gain valuable insights from our lineup of dynamic and inspiring speakers. 💫 A special shoutout to the speakers and startups whose enthusiasm and engagement made the day truly unforgettable: Mike Corbo, Saeed Amidi, Zafer Sahinoglu, Ph.D., Mark Rakoski, Christian Bersch (Cartken), Francis Beauchamp-Verdon B.Ing & Cedric H. (AWL-Electricity), Joyce Lin (Viam), Andrew Perry (Formant), Christoph Brenken (voraus robotik GmbH), Jake Levy (ZaiNar). 🏆 Congratulations to FACILIS.AI, the winner of the Mitsubishi Electric “Solve the Business Problem” Challenge 2024, represented by Yousef Mohassab, PhD. And of course, this day wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible efforts of the Plug and Play Mobility, Plug and Play Supply Chain & Logistics, and Mitsubishi Electric teams: Aitana Hierro, Yukino Suzuki, Kristyn Coons, Janis Skriveris, Jacqueline Pham, Frederik Bohn, Ryan Morrissey, Sakura Grant, Kishor Veerashekar, Clara de Ros, Juan Naveira, Prajwal D., Naoki Shimizu, Takehiro Ishiguro, Takashi Kai. Here’s to pushing the boundaries of innovation together! 🚀 #Innovation #Collaboration #MitsubishiElectric #FutureForward #HVAC #Mobility #SupplyChain #Robotics

Un grand merci à l’incroyable équipe AWL-E ! 🙌 Dans le tourbillon du quotidien, il est facile de se laisser submerger par le travail, mais prendre le temps de se réunir est tout aussi important. Hier, nous avons partagé un lunch d’équipe au Siboire, un super pub de Sherbrooke, et ça nous a rappelé à quel point une équipe soudée fait toute la différence. 🍽️ Quand on prend un moment pour s’éloigner de l’écran, partager un rire et s’apprécier, ça renforce la collaboration et nos objectifs communs. Reconnaissant d’être entouré de cette équipe formidable. À d’autres moments de connexion ! 💪