04/09/2026
MAHONE BAY, NOVA SCOTIA – Stevens Solutions & Design Inc., Indigenous-owned and operated, is proud to announce that its software, FireGuardian, has been officially accepted into the Government of Canada’s Pathway to Commercialization (PTC) program. This prestigious designation recognizes the company’s innovative technology as a high-potential solution for federal procurement, providing a streamlined path for government departments to protect critical infrastructure and communities from the growing threat of wildfires.
FireGuardian is a fully validated, web-based wildfire simulation platform that models fire behaviour, terrain interactions, and fuel loads in real time through interactive 3D visualization. Developed as Mi’kmaq-founded intellectual property in Atlantic Canada, the software provides decision-makers with the ability to see, understand, and act before a wildfire impact occurs.
“Acceptance into the Pathway to Commercialization is a milestone for Indigenous-led innovation in the defense and climate sectors,” said Barry Stevens, President of Stevens Solutions & Design Inc. Stevens, a previous participant in the Samqwane’jk project, funded by ESDC, has long focused on bridging the gap between advanced technology and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Systems. “FireGuardian transforms how we prepare for wildfire events by making scientifically accurate, high-resolution modelling accessible to everyone, from technical teams to community leaders”.
The platform has achieved Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9), having been rigorously tested through the Innovative Solutions Canada’s Testing Stream Program at multiple Canadian Forces bases.
Acceptance into the PTC program enables federal departments to award non-competitive contracts of up to $8 million each over a three-year period. This status provides the company with a unique federal procurement edge, supporting the government’s 5% Indigenous procurement target and advancing national priorities related to reconciliation, net-zero goals, and wildfire resilience.
The acceptance of FireGuardian into the federal Pathway to Commercialization program marks a transformative milestone for Indigenous innovation, proving that Mi'kmaq-founded intellectual property can lead the way in national wildfire defense while bridging the gap between advanced technology and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Systems
About Stevens Solutions & Design Inc. Based in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Stevens Solutions & Design Inc. is an ISC PSIB Certified Indigenous-owned business. The company specializes in advanced 3D mapping and simulation solutions designed to solve complex environmental and defense challenges. Through its 3D Wave Design division, it remains at the forefront of digital land stewardship and emergency preparedness technology.
Barry Stevens, President, Stevens Solutions & Design Inc. - 3D Wave Design
[email protected] (902) 523-2859 www.3dwavedesign.com |
