what we do
PFAS Free Moisture Barrier for Firefighting
Through innovations in material science, we are providing next generation moisture barrier protection that firefighters deserve.
✓ PFAS Free
✓ maintains functionality
✓ protects without compromise
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The Problem
Firefighters deserve gear that protects without compromise. Current materials contain harmful carcinogens, contributing to Canada’s staggering statistic: 94% of work-related deaths are due to cancer.
Our material eliminates these risks while maintaining top-tier functionality, seamlessly integrating into existing manufacturing processes.
Safer gear starts here.
About Us
As graduates from the University of Waterloo, our founding team was passionate about bridging the gap between good science and good business. But, it was our Co-Founder Drew’s mother who brought the problem to our attention.
With his background in nanotechnology and chemical engineering, along with experience contributing to science based startups, Drew focused his attention and began building ArcticEdge Technologies.
Find us in the News
Velocity 5K Win
The Summer 2024 Velocity Pitch Competition saw eight finalist teams who showcased their innovative solutions in front of a panel of judges.
CityNews Feature
UW grad student researching alternatives to PFAS in firefighter gear.
CambridgeToday Feature
Retired Cambridge firefighter’s toxic gear inspires son to find a safe alternative.
Deep Tech Scholarship Win
Chemical engineering graduate student Drew Davidson is working to develop novel material to create firefighting gear that will not degrade and cause occupational cancer.
Education News Canada
Reducing cancer risk with new firefighting gear
Solicitor General Visits
The Honorable Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s Solicitor General, visited the Department of Chemical Engineering to show support for a graduate student’s project.
Velocity Feature
Drawing inspiration from his mother’s 32-year career as a firefighter, Drew is developing safer alternatives to PFAS-infused gear, which are known to increase the risk of cancer among firefighters.
Our Team
Co-Founder
Drew Davidson, BASc, MEng, PhD
With a background in Nanotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Drew founded ArcticEdge Technologies to apply his expertise to a problem that affected his family.
Co-Founder
Kade Truman, BSc, MBET
With a background in Science and Business, and a Masters of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology, Kade is passionate about to solving real problems.
Research Associate
Estatira Amirieh, MEng
With a background in chemical engineering, Estatira is passionate about creating a more sustainable future.
Research Co-op
Lewis Crighton, BASc
As a student of Nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo, Lewis is passionate about applying science to real world problems.
Advisor
Milad Kamkar
Milad Kamkar is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. His work is focused on structure property relationships of soft materials.
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize protective materials with PFAS-free barriers that eliminate cancer risks, combining safety, performance, and cutting-edge science.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where material science sets new standards for safety, sustainability, and performance across industries, starting with firefighting.