Windfall reviews first members of Borealis consortium

Executive Summary

• Windfall Geotek Inc. announced the initial members of a strategic consortium formed to participate in the Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) Initiative, a program under the Canadian federal government's $50-billion defence investment plan.
• The consortium aims to apply for a government contribution ranging from $5 million to $10 million to develop a turnkey AI-driven platform for drone data analysis, landmine elimination, and uncrewed systems (UxS).
• Key partners include Terrascope Inc., CTsystems, Lightning Chart, and experts from Quebec universities and the Canadian Armed Forces, with the goal of submitting the application by April 2, 2026, and bringing the innovation to market by March 2028.

Key Details

• Consortium Members: The initial group includes Terrascope Inc., CTsystems, Lightning Chart, and individuals Simon Duchesne, D. Louis Collins, Pierre Daigle, and Christian Rousseau.
• Technology Focus: The consortium will leverage Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AI systems, land mine elimination specialists, leading imaging experts from Quebec Universities, and a real-time dashboarding application.
• Funding Opportunity: The group is applying for a contribution between $5 million and $10 million under the Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs framework.
• Strategic Alignment: The initiative supports the Canadian federal government's 10-year, $50-billion defence investment plan.
• Timeline:
  • Application submission deadline: April 2, 2026.
  • Target market launch for innovation: March 2028.
• Strategic Goal: To strengthen Canada's resilience, technological leadership, and national capabilities in data acquisition, advanced analytics, and precision target-elimination technologies, with specific applications for international partners such as Ukraine.

Notable Quotes

• Michel Fontaine, President and CEO: "Windfall Geotek is proud to present a consortium shaped by years of focused research and strategic collaboration. By uniting leaders in data acquisition, advanced analytics and precision target-elimination technologies, we offer a fully integrated platform designed to strengthen Canada's resilience and technological leadership."
• Pierre Daigle, Advisory Committee Member: "Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years of mining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis. This technology represents a core strategic asset with immediate global applications. We are prepared to lead Canada's efforts in providing these advanced solutions to international partners, specifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine."
• Pierre-Olivier Dostie, President of Terrascope: "We are thrilled to join this consortium and look forward to contributing our expertise in aerial geophysical surveying in the coming months. We will conduct a series of tests to support bringing this innovation to market by March, 2028, in alignment with DISH requirements."