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AquaAction selects 10 water-tech companies to accelerate Michigan’s blue economy

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DETROIT, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AquaAction is proud to launch its first US wave in Michigan , with ten water-tech companies selected for the new AquaEntrepreneur Michigan program. Officially launching today, the program will support commercialization of promising solutions that address our most pressing freshwater challenges. 

The selected Entrepreneurs are Accelerated Filtration, Inc., AmHyTech Inc., DMR International Inc., Geomind operating as Lacuum, Green Steel Environmental, Myconaut, Nucleic Sensing Systems, Radmantis, Sequestro, Inc. and Subtidal, Inc.  

The first wave was announced at the Michigan Blue Economy Summit, held in partnership with AquaAction and the University of Michigan-Flint. The full-day summit connected leaders across sectors to define the priorities, challenges and opportunities towards the vision of growing an innovative freshwater economy. 

“Congratulations to all the companies selected for AquaEntrepreneur Michigan,” said Soula Chronopoulos, President of AquaAction, in her remarks at the Summit. “There is growing momentum around freshwater as a major driver of economic growth, resilience, jobs and competitiveness and, with the right supports, at the right time, these ten innovators can play a key role in this tremendously important effort to build a thriving blue-tech economy in the Great Lakes region.”  

These Entrepreneurs will participate in an intensive, ten-month program, receiving customized coaching, technical guidance and guaranteed opportunities to pilot their technologies in real-world settings, aiming to transform promising innovations into commercial successes.  

“It’s an essential moment for Michigan to define its place in the Blue Economy,” said Delaney Keating, AquaAction’s Director of Programs and Operations, United States. “We are so excited to be a part of the greater mission to serve freshwater, to develop rapid commercialization pathways, and to collaborate with the many partners already working on the ground.”   

The Michigan program relies on its core strategic partners, such as the Michigan economic Development Corporation, Urban Tech Xchange, the University of Michigan Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement, the Friends of the Rouge, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the Great Lakes Water Authority and the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, who will support the deployment of these new technologies to help the Entrepreneurs scale their businesses. 

The new Michigan program is a critical component of AquaAction’s binational work in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. As announced in July 2026, AquaEntrepreneur Michigan is the first US expansion of AquaAction’s flagship commercialization program, which has already helped 72 companies land 550 pilot projects and generate a total of CAD$260 million in annual revenues, creating lasting jobs and supporting economic growth by helping local businesses succeed. 

AquaEntrepreneur Michigan is supported by the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) through a Maritime Innovation Grant. 

Meet the companies selected for AquaEntrepreneur Michigan 2026  

Accelerated Filtration
Accelerated Filtration develops VelRay X, an automated filtration and concentration technology designed to efficiently treat industrial water and wastewater with highly variable levels of suspended solids. 

AmHyTech
AmHyTech is developing an innovative approach to ammonia storage at ambient temperature and pressure, designed to enable safer and more practical handling for maritime, industrial and agricultural applications. 

DMR International Inc.
DMR International develops PurAsure™, an innovative water treatment platform that helps control pathogens and biofilms across stormwater, wastewater, industrial and agricultural applications, with minimal maintenance requirements. 

Geomind operating as Lacuum
Lacuum develops autonomous amphibious robots that help water managers monitor, map and maintain shallow freshwater environments, improving operational efficiency while generating valuable, repeatable environmental data. 

Green Steel Environmental
Green Steel Environmental transforms steel industry by-products into cost-effective materials that remove phosphorus and sulfur from wastewater, helping protect waterways while advancing a more circular economy. 

Myconaut
Myconaut develops site-specific biological remediation solutions for PFAS and other contaminants, combining natural systems, advanced testing and field validation to address complex environmental challenges. 

Nucleic Sensing Systems
Nucleic Sensing Systems develops field-ready biosensors that enable rapid, on-site detection and measurement of pathogens, toxins, harmful algal blooms and invasive species, bringing advanced water monitoring directly to the water’s edge. 

Radmantis
Radmantis combines underwater imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics to detect and manage aquatic species, supporting applications ranging from aquaculture and conservation to hydropower and maritime operations. 

Sequestro Inc.
Sequestro develops ArborSORB™, a renewable, wood-based filtration material designed to remove PFAS from contaminated water and provide a scalable alternative to conventional treatment materials. 

Subtidal, Inc.
Subtidal provides solar-powered water-quality monitoring buoys and analytics that help communities continuously track harmful algal bloom risks and better understand the environmental conditions driving them.

Quick Facts  

AquaEntrepreneur’s impact to date: 

72 companies supported 550+ Pilot projects and contracts  The equivalent of over 140,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water saved CAD $50M in new public and private contracts CAD $260M+ revenue generated 

About AquaAction 

At AquaAction, we develop leaders to protect and restore our most vital resource: freshwater. We empower people, from young innovators to community advocates, to protect and restore freshwater through innovation, advocacy, and conservation. By supporting entrepreneurship, advancing education and awareness, and driving policy change, we help communities build resilience and ensure access to clean water for generations to come. Our mission is simple yet profound: a generation of leaders safeguarding freshwater for the health of people and the planet.    https://us.aquaaction.org/

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HeyGen Earns Committed Badge from EcoVadis

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The recognition reflects HeyGen’s performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HeyGen, the world’s leading AI avatar company, has earned a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, the global provider of independent business sustainability ratings. The recognition reflects HeyGen’s performance across four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement

“Enterprise demand for AI video continues to grow, and HeyGen is proud to already serve 85% of the Fortune 100. As these companies adopt AI at scale, they’re prioritizing partners who take governance and responsibility seriously, not just capability,” said Will Ji, Head of Customer Success at HeyGen. “This recognition reflects that commitment, and we’re excited to keep building on it as we grow our enterprise partnerships.”

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most widely used sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating more than 150,000 companies globally. Its ratings are based on international standards including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative standards, and ISO 26000, and provide an independent benchmark of a company’s sustainability performance and management practices for customers, partners, and investors.

To view HeyGen’s full scorecard and Recognition Page, please visit https://recognition.ecovadis.com/GOL_3scAx0qTCUiONQLFsg.

ABOUT HEYGEN
HeyGen is the world’s leading AI avatar company. We create the world’s most realistic avatars — digital versions of real people that look, sound, and move just like them. Rated #1 most realistic on G2 and powered by our proprietary Avatar V model, HeyGen is used by over 30 million people, from solo and small-business operators to 85% of the Fortune 100, to scale their presence in minutes, without a camera or crew. HeyGen brings avatars to life across video, real-time interactive experiences, and voice.

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LeoSight and Axis Communications Unite Video and Sensor Intelligence for More Coordinated Public Safety Response

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Native integrations bring Axis video, body-worn solutions, metadata, and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and connect teams through LeoLink.

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeoSight, a leader in unified incident command software for public safety, today announced a new partnership with Axis Communications, a global leader in network video and physical security technology. The partnership brings native integrations for Axis video management and body-worn solutions into LeoCommand, LeoSight’s situational awareness platform, helping agencies strengthen officer safety, operational efficiency, and real-time coordination.

Through the integrations, agencies can bring live video, metadata, and sensor intelligence from Axis devices and systems into LeoCommand. AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and Axis body-worn solutions can contribute trusted visual intelligence to the same operational map as officer locations, vehicle data, drone feeds, and other connected public safety systems.

This unified view helps command staff and dispatchers assess incidents as they develop, while LeoSight’s secure communications platform, LeoLink, enables relevant information to be shared with field personnel and partner agencies. Teams can coordinate around the same real-time intelligence without relying on separate systems or fragmented communication channels.

Designed for daily operations, critical incident response, and multi-agency coordination, the integrations help agencies turn video and sensor data into shared operational awareness. LeoSight’s scalable architecture also supports deployments across agencies and jurisdictions, allowing authorized teams to collaborate while maintaining secure access to the information they need.

“By integrating AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and body-worn solutions with LeoSight, agencies can bring trusted video and real-time insights into LeoSight’s shared operational map alongside other critical response data,” said Dean Cunningham, Axis Segment Development Manager for Public Safety. “Together, Axis and LeoSight give responders the same real-time picture, helping them coordinate faster and act with greater clarity.”

For public safety agencies, video is most valuable when it becomes part of a broader operational picture. Connecting trusted visual intelligence with communications and other real-time data helps teams understand what is happening, align their response, and act with greater confidence.

“Public safety teams should not have to piece together an incident across separate screens, systems, and conversations,” said Mark Wood, CEO of LeoSight. “By bringing Axis video and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and making it shareable through LeoLink, we are helping command staff, dispatchers, and field personnel operate from the same real-time picture. That shared understanding supports faster coordination, safer response, and better decisions when every second matters.”

The partnership expands LeoSight’s ecosystem of public safety technology providers across drones, cameras, body-worn video, sensors, and other real-time public safety technologies.

About LeoSight

LeoSight helps public safety agencies communicate, coordinate, and respond as one team. Our platform connects law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management across jurisdictions, bringing together secure communications, live operational visibility, and collaborative workflows in a single operational environment. By helping agencies overcome fragmented systems and disconnected teams, LeoSight enables faster coordination, clearer decision-making, and more unified response during both daily operations and critical incidents. To learn more, visit LeoSight.com.

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Efectis Group Strengthens Its Presence in India with the Launch of Efectis India

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New subsidiary combines global fire safety expertise with local capabilities to support India’s infrastructure, industrial and energy ambitions

CHENNAI, India, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Efectis, a global leader in fire safety and explosion risk management, has officially launched Efectis India following the acquisition of a majority stake in AADIT, developed by entrepreneurs Mr. Anil Agarwal and Mr. Jothi Ramalingam. This strategic milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.

With more than 70 years of experience as a testing institute, Efectis group has inaugurated a new fire testing facility in Chennai, dedicated to performing fire tests based on Indian, European and international standards. This is the first international fire testing laboratory in India, operated by a strong local team and supported by more than 300 fire experts from Efectis. The Group aims to support India’s development ambitions by providing internationally recognised fire safety expertise tailored to local needs.

The official launch was celebrated at a high-profile event in Chennai, organised with the support of Business France, reflecting Efectis’ ambition to become a trusted partner for India’s rapidly evolving construction, infrastructure, industrial and energy sectors.

The event, held at the Taj Club House Hotel, brought together the Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, Mr. Etienne Roland-Piègue, along with representatives from industry, government institutions, technical organisations, academia and the wider French Indian business ecosystem. Throughout the event, speakers and industry professionals highlighted the need to further strengthen fire safety in India.

Efectis Supporting India’s Next Phase of Growth

India’s rapid urbanisation, large-scale infrastructure projects and industrial expansion are generating increasing demand for advanced safety, resilience and regulatory compliance solutions. In this context, Efectis India will offer a comprehensive range of services, including fire safety engineering, testing, certification, inspection, risk assessment, technical audits, training and compliance support.

Combining local presence with international experience, Efectis India will support safety improvement, developers, manufacturers, infrastructure operators, industrial facilities, energy transition projects, battery technologies and critical infrastructure. Efectis will be available to assist national and regional public authorities or their representatives in addressing evolving fire and explosion safety challenges linked to modern and scientific assessment methods. The new facility will make fire testing more accessible and cost-effective for manufacturers and project owners in India, while ensuring a direct link with recognized international and local practices.

The launch comes at a time when India is accelerating investments in smart cities, industrial corridors, logistics hubs, transportation networks and clean energy infrastructure. As these projects grow in scale and complexity, this investment in India aims to strongly contribute to the improvement of Indian safety in construction, transportation and energy development, ensuring life safety, and make safer international industrial investment.

A Long-Term Commitment to India

“The launch of Efectis India through a partnership with AADIT reflects our strong confidence in India’s long-term growth trajectory and our commitment to supporting the country’s ambitions with internationally recognised technical and scientific expertise in fire safety and risk management,” said Daniel Joyeux, President of the Efectis Group

“Our objective goes beyond delivering technical services. We want to build lasting partnerships with Indian stakeholders, contribute to skills development and support the creation of safer, more resilient infrastructure and industrial projects across the country. India is a strategic market for Efectis, and we look forward to working alongside our customers and partners in the years ahead.”

Through engineering expertise, testing and certification capabilities, technical training and regulatory support, Efectis India is positioning itself as a trusted long-term partner for safer buildings, more resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial growth.

About Efectis

Efectis is an international third-party fire safety company, covering fire and explosion testing, inspection, certification, audits, investigation and engineering. With more than 70 years of experience, more than 350 professionals operating from 28 offices, 8 fire testing laboratories, and recognition as a certification body in 35 countries, Efectis supports clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. In 2025, the Group carried out more than 20,000 tests worldwide, serving sectors including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, logistics, industry, batteries, and nuclear facilities. Based on a very strong technical and scientific background, Efectis Group actively participates in developing European and international standards and supports the improvement of national fire safety regulations.

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