Origen Air secures $100,000 investment from sustainable development technology canada (SDTC)

January 17, 2023

Victoria, BC
Origen Air, supported by UVic Coast Capital Innovation Centre, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $100,000 from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to further the development and commercialization of Origen Air’s cutting-edge air purification technology.

“We are excited to receive this investment from SDTC and start a project in the field to further prove the efficacy of our natural air purifiers,” said Susan Blanchet, CEO of Origen Air. “Their support will enable us to accelerate the development of our technology and bring it to market more quickly, helping us to improve indoor air quality and reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on human health.”

Origen Air’s technology uses enhanced plant air purification to remove particulate matter, volatile organic compounds and carbon dioxide from the air, making it ideal for use in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces. The company’s mission is to create a healthier and more sustainable indoor environment for people everywhere.

“The past few years have made the importance of clean indoor air top of mind for many Canadians” says Leah Lawrence, President and CEO, of SDTC. “Origen Air is bringing the air purifying power of bioengineered plants into a commercial setting. SDTC is proud to support the team at Origen Air, as they further build out this exciting innovation.”

About Origen Air

Founded in 2019, Origen Air is a clean technology company based in Victoria, BC. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of plant enhanced air purification systems for indoor environments. Its mission is to create meaningful health and productivity improvements to indoor air quality using nature as their secret sauce.

About SDTC

SDTC Seed funding supports promising early-stage Canadian sustainable tech entrepreneurs by providing grants of $50,000 to $100,000 to innovative technology projects with the potential to generate economic and environmental benefits for Canada. Applicants for seed funding are nominated by SDTC’s partnership with Canadian accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneurial service organizations.

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