News Summary

ConeLabs, a startup founded by engineers in Toronto and now based in Kitchener, Ontario, has turned a successful pitch at the Communitech Fast Track Cities showcase into real-world government work. The company, which specializes in visual inspection technology for infrastructure, was awarded $25,000 and the Audience Choice Award at the event. This victory led to their participation in the Pitch Kitchener program, where they received $100,000 in pilot funding to inspect local bridges and roadways. ConeLabs’ technology uses drones to capture images and AI to analyze and categorize structural defects, addressing critical infrastructure needs in North America. The startup is currently focusing on bridge inspections, including projects like the Blue Water Bridge near Sarnia, Ontario, in collaboration with the Ontario Centre of Innovation. ConeLabs plans to expand its technology to other types of infrastructure in the future.