SpectraCann

SpectraCann wins NEW Startup of the Year at the YEG Startup Community Awards 2024. This award is a reflection of the interest building around our technology, our drug breathalyzer, and our company as we continue our journey to commercialization. The recognition from innovators, builders, and nurturers from Alberta’s Tech Ecosystem is particularly meaningful. It signals that we are on the right track, that not only do we believe in our potential, but so do many others. 2024 is proving to be a big year for SpectraCann. Stay tuned. AlchemistX,TELUS Community Safety & Wellness AcceleratorTechnology Alberta Alberta Innovates Edmonton Unlimited API Health Innovation Hub at UAlberta Lan (Scaleup) Tan Nate Glubish Ashif MawjiTemi Okesanya #yegstartupawards2024 #albertatech #hihualberta #yegtech #yegstartup #yyctech

Proof of Concept Project- Hatch Dimension X, Singapore. It all started with an email from chief analyst of Hatch — Innovation Hub for Public Safety and Security in Singapore.. Hatch Dimension X is a global open innovation challenge program in public safety and security space. The program is 4 months paid pilot, designed to address real-world problem statements provided by the Government of Singapore, selected startups will collaborate with operational end-users and technology experts from the Singapore Home Team Science and Technology Agency to validate their innovations. While the program primarily focuses on solving challenges for the Singapore government, it also provides invaluable support and opportunities for the participating startups who are building solutions for those problems across the world. We were fortunate to have been invited and to participate in the Hatch Dimension X program cohort 3, where we worked on the challenge statement posted by the Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore. The impact of this engagement went far beyond just gaining experience—it validated our core problem, strengthened our solution, and laid the foundation for future growth. We concluded the POC with a week full of activities, three separate Demo events to showcase our progress to an audience of potential investors, partners, and government stakeholders.   Here are the key validations we achieved through the Hatch Dimension X, POC: - Validated Problem Statement – Through this POC, we confirmed that a real and pressing challenge exists. A customer facing significant drug detection and enforcement issues was willing to invest in exploring a solution. - Demonstrated Urgency – The urgency of the problem is evident, as the customer is looking to assess the feasibility of an innovative approach. - Proven Solution Potential – Our POC demonstrated both technical and market feasibility, reinforcing that our technology has the potential to address this challenge effectively. - Confirmed Global Relevance – The challenges of drug detection and enforcement were not limited to a single region. Through Hatch Dimension X, we validated that this issue extends across multiple jurisdictions, confirming the global applicability of our solution.  For SpectraCann, landing a paid POC was more than just a milestone—it served as a critical validation point that propelled our growth, built credibility, and unlocked new opportunities for future expansion. We’re incredibly grateful to the Hatch team, HTX home team, our fellow cohort members, and the CNB for their guidance and support. As SpectraCann moves forward, we remain committed to leveraging innovation to create safer communities. 🚀 Hatch Lior Eitan Chiko David Knovel Engineering Taufiq Abdul Azim Central Narcotics Bureau Gerald Chow Loh Yi Ting LIVR Extreme Simulations nami Graylark Technologies, Inc. Barricade AI Polygeist Voicesense SharkSense Ltd. Lydia He Leon YipMok Shao Hongwilson Michelle Ng Ruo Mei Chua Anna

🚀 SpectraCann at SLINGSHOT 2024 – A Global Stage for Innovation! 🌏 As we stepped into 2025, we’re looking back at one of the most exciting moments of our journey—our participation in SLINGSHOT 2024, Asia’s leading deep-tech startup competition in Singapore. Competing alongside groundbreaking innovations and visionary entrepreneurs, this experience was a game-changer for SpectraCann. SpectraCann was honored to be among the top 50 finalists at SLINGSHOT 2024, Asia’s leading deep-tech startup competition, held as part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). With 5,555 applicants competing for just 50 spots, SpectraCann stood out as one of only two Canadian companies selected—and the only one from our Hatch Dimension X cohort to reach the finals.   SLINGSHOT brought together 20,000 participants and 200+ investors, creating an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our novel breath-analyzing technology (rtCRDS) Presenting our rapid THC detection solution to a global audience reinforced the increasing recognition of our work in VOC detection in breath. We’re also proud to share that SpectraCann won the "Best Pitch for Partner Organizations Startups" award, securing $20,000 SGD in non-dilutive funding. This recognition highlights the impact and potential of our technology in advancing public safety, health, and regulatory compliance. A big thank you to Enterprise Singapore for organizing this dynamic event, as well as to Hatch Dimension X for their continuous support in advancing us to the finals.   As we continue pushing the boundaries of drug detection, the connections and opportunities from SLINGSHOT are opening new pathways for collaboration within Singapore’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Here’s to driving innovation, forging partnerships, and shaping the future of responsible technology. 💡 #SLINGSHOT2024 #DeepTech #Innovation #SpectraCann #BreathAnalyzer #THCDetection #StartupEcosystem #PublicSafety

SpectraCann in the Spotlight Thanks for the shout out! We appreciate being included in this feature article alongside fellow entrepreneurs and innovators. The startup world is challenging but with the support of key ecosystem players, tech founders can access impactful programming, mentors and funding to accelerate business growth. With this support, SpectraCann is achieving milestones, advancing our game-changing technology as we bring our Drug Breathalyzer to market. See the feature https://lnkd.in/gTmrXnK3

And so it begins! Day 1 of onboarding for Hatch DX3 in Singapore! An exciting opportunity for SpectraCann CEO, Leyla Kara and VP Projects, Gary Allen as the first team from Canada to participate in the global program.  The next few months are going to be super-charged, advancing our Drug Breathalyzer POC with stakeholders from various government agencies in Singapore. Stay tuned – there’s more to come! #THCDetection #DRUGBreathalyzer #DrugDetection #SubstanceAbuse #ZeroTolerance

We did it! SpectraCann is now a graduate of the TELUS Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator. Demo Day was an occasion to not only celebrate but to offer our gratitude as well.     The intensive 12 week program allowed us to make substantial progress towards the commercialization of our Drug Breathalyzer while strengthening of our company's foundation. Through the hard work of the team in collaboration with our AlchemistX coaches, Alina Adams, Jonathan Speed and Christy Canida, the program co-ordinators and mentors, we are in a stronger position to continue our journey as an impactful tech innovator. We are thrilled to join the ranks of CSW Alumni and look forward to being a strong a contributor to the community. It is important to note that the success of such a program is dependent on many factors including the partnership between TELUS Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator, Alberta Innovates, Edmonton Police Foundation and AlchemistX. The structure of the program, the amazing people, as well as the robust resources made available to participants were top notch.  Thank you to those who made it all possible. It is with your support and guidance that we will achieve success. Doing Good while Doing Good Business! Edmonton Unlimited, Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, ScaleGood Fund LP, Ashif Mawji, Laura Kilcrease, Dale McFee, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Alberta Catalyzer Technology Alberta #ScaleupGAP #CSWAccelerator #socialimpact #CSWCohort5  

It’s Official!  SpectraCann has been selected to join the Latest Innovation Challenge from Hatch Dimension X, an initiative supported by the Singapore Government.  We will be part of a movement focused on developing tomorrow’s technologies to keep the public safe and secure. After an intense evaluation process, with over 160 decks reviewed and more than 50 pitch sessions held, SpectraCann was successful in winning the Substance and Drug Use Challenge, seeking the rapid, non-intrusive detection of drug consumption. We are honored to be chosen among such innovative companies. 👥 We look forward to collaborating with the other selected start-ups, addressing the 10 challenge statements from the HTX and MHA end-users. 🔗 Follow our journey as we work on groundbreaking solutions with Dimension X! #Hatch #DimensionX #Innovation #PublicSafety #HomelandSecurity #HTXHatch #Startups #Technology 

The strength of Alberta’s Tech Ecosystem is due in large part to the continued efforts of Alberta Innovates. Inventures 2024 provided an opportunity to showcase innovators and those supporting their dreams. SpectraCann was pleased to be included in the Exhibition Hall alongside Technology Alberta, Gail Powley and Neil Goud, and Alberta Catalyzer, Jill Co. There, we met many event attendees and had the chance to talk about our journey, bringing our quantum laser optics technology and Drug Breathalyzer to life. Throughout the three days of Inventure$2024, the team attended numerous sessions related to building, launching and growing a successful tech company. While the opportunity to learn was immense and the take-aways invaluable, the EXPERIENCE of attending Inventure$2024 was remarkable. The sights, sounds, and connections made outside of the formal sessions provided much needed inspiration, encouragement and energy needed to achieve our goals. With that, SpectraCann looks forward to capitalizing on the connections made, the advice received and the key learnings gained. Thank you Inventure$2024. See you next year! #Inventures2024 #TechnologyAlberta #AlbertaCatalyzer #AlbertaInnovates #AlchemistX

Make sure to check out the TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator Cohort 5 Demo Day on June 5 at 4 PM MDT, hosted at Edmonton Unlimited! 🚀 Don't miss this chance to connect with visionary entrepreneurs and witness the future of tech-driven, social impact. RSVP below! 🌟