The bridge between
diesel today and
hydrogen tomorrow.
For every $1 invested, government programs return $55–100× in non-dilutive capital. CAD $250K seed unlocks $13M–$24M+. Platform potential: $400M–$800M+ by Year 7.
Why Now. Why Hydrix. Why Global.
$800B+ Market With No Dominant Player
1.2B diesel engines globally. No manufacturer has captured more than a few hundred conversions. The market is forming right now. Hydrix enters first.
HCU-128™ Platform Moat
Engine-agnostic architecture: adding a new engine requires weeks of calibration, not new hardware. Every new engine profile = near-zero marginal R&D cost.
$55–100× Grant Leverage
$250K investor capital unlocks $13M–$24M+ in non-dilutive government grants. No other sector offers this leverage ratio before any dilution event.
Economics Work Without Subsidies
18% net fuel saving validated by KAG Canada. Fleet recovers $54,900 kit in under 2 years from diesel savings alone. Carbon levy escalation shortens ROI every year to 2030.
Category Investor Appetite Proven
Hydra Energy: $22M CAD raised. dynaCERT: TSX-listed at $68M. IFS: commercial deployment. Hydrix is next — with stronger IP, deeper engineering, and more complete platform.
Regulatory Window Open
Element 72 — Partial Gap classification means companies entering now shape the standard. The window closes once Canada formalizes H₂ dual-fuel retrofit regulation.
Conservative base case.
Excludes SaaS, carbon credits, and global expansion.
| Year | Kits Sold | Revenue (CAD) | Gross Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 20 (pilot) | CAD $800K | 40% |
| Year 2 | 150 | CAD $6.7M | 60% |
| Year 3 | 400 | CAD $20.0M | 70% |
| Year 4 | 750 | CAD $37.4M | 70% |
| Year 5 | 1,200 | CAD $59.9M | 70% |
Platform revenue (not in base case): SaaS (10K trucks×$150/mo) = $18M/yr ARR · Carbon credits = $40M/yr · Licensing royalties = $5–20M/yr · Total USD $400M–$800M+ by Year 7
Your hidden weapon.
For every $1 invested, government programs return $5–$10 in non-dilutive capital. $250K private capital unlocks CAD $13M–$24M+ over 36 months.
| Source | Amount | Level | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR&ED Tax Credit | Up to $2.1M/yr | Federal | Annual |
| NRC-IRAP | $500K–$10M | Federal | 6–12 months |
| NRCan Energy Innovation | $1M–$5M | Federal | 12–18 months |
| Clean Tech Mfg. ITC | 30% on equipment | Federal | Year 1 |
| Strategic Innovation Fund | $10M+ | Federal | Phase 2 |
| Ontario IESO H₂ Fund | Up to $4.5M | Ontario | 2025 open |
| Quebec Écocamionnage | Up to $500K | Quebec | 6–12 months |
| Alberta ERA | Up to $7M | Alberta | 12–24 months |
CAD $250,000 — Every dollar deployed to de-risk.
Platform Engineering
HCU-128™ firmware finalization, 2 prototype units, multi-engine adaptation architecture
Validation & Certification
Bench + dyno testing, H₂ safety protocol, TC/CSA engagement (Month 1 priority)
Software & Intelligence Layer
Fleet analytics dashboard v1, carbon credit engine, OTA architecture, CAN bus API
Pilot Deployment
3–5 GTA fleet pilots, real-world performance data, LOI conversion
Regulatory & Grant Activation
IRAP + NRCan + SR&ED applications; TC/CSA filings; compliance packages
Global Platform Prep
US EPA pathway research, Cummins/CAT adaptation scoping, licensing framework
Milestone by Month 12: 2 prototypes tested · TC certification filed · 1 fleet pilot live · IRAP + SR&ED submitted · Cummins adaptation scoped · US EPA pathway initiated
The founder who built it is the engineer who will scale it.
- ›Decades of experience: mechanical systems, marine engineering, embedded electronics
- ›Single-handedly designed HCU-128™ ECU, injection rail, firmware, safety architecture, and harness
- ›Completed full CAD/CAM, BOMs, FMEA, patent prosecution, supplier shortlist, and regulatory pathway
- ›Global collaborators in manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and cleantech commercialization
Rare Deep-Tech Founder
Concept + engineering + IP in one person. No dependency on third-party R&D. Prototype to platform without an external engineering firm.
Brampton Advantage
Located at the centre of Canada's logistics belt — direct fleet access, M1 zoning, Freightliner dealer network, manufacturing talent pool.
Skin in the Game
Founder-led, founder-funded to date. Aligned incentives. Every dollar deployed to build, not to overhead.
Hiring Plan
This round funds: Regulatory Affairs Lead · Business Development Manager · Technical Support Engineer
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