SenseNet

SenseNet Inc. is a Vancouver-based technology company specializing in comprehensive wildfire detection and management. Founded in 2019 by CEO Dr. Hamed Noori and CTO Shahab Bahrami, the company aims to protect communities, infrastructure, and the environment from the increasing threat of wildfires. Noori, who holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia, leverages over a decade of experience and more than 20 patents to guide the company's vision. Bahrami's expertise lies in machine learning, sensor networks, and predictive modeling, which are central to SenseNet's technological approach.

The company has developed an advanced platform that integrates data from multiple sources, including proprietary low-power gas and thermal sensors, AI-powered cameras, satellites, and weather stations. This system, known as SenseCore AI, enables ultra-early detection of wildfires, sometimes even in the smoldering phase before flames or smoke are visible. The platform can detect fires in as little as three minutes, analyze fire behavior, and forecast its progression for up to seven days. Its wireless sensor network is designed to operate in remote areas with minimal internet or cellular connectivity, utilizing a mesh topology to transmit data over long distances.

SenseNet serves a diverse client base that includes public authorities like fire departments and municipalities, as well as private companies in sectors such as utilities, railways, and natural resources. The business model involves providing custom hardware and software services, offering an all-in-one source for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. The technology has been validated by the Government of Canada and has been successfully piloted in communities like Vernon, B.C., where it detected and helped mitigate 217 fires during a three-year project. Following successful funding rounds, including a $2.75 million seed round in September 2023, SenseNet is expanding its installations across British Columbia and Alberta with plans for national and international growth.

Keywords: wildfire detection, AI-powered monitoring, environmental technology, sensor networks, predictive analytics, fire management, public safety solutions, critical infrastructure protection, remote sensing, IoT solutions, climate resilience, emergency response technology, forest fire prevention, real-time data analysis, Hamed Noori, Shahab Bahrami, wildfire risk management, satellite monitoring, thermal imaging, gas sensors