Enhancing Public Health Through Smart Water Management

Founded by

High Tech

Climate & Sustainability

Pre-seed

CANN Forecast is an innovative pre-seed venture in the High Tech sector founded by Naysan Saran and Nicolas Fortin St-Gelais. This forward-thinking team is applying advanced artificial intelligence to address urgent climate and sustainability challenges in water management.

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The Challenge

Poor water quality and inadequate infrastructure management directly impact the health, quality of life, and activities of citizens across North America. While artificial intelligence offers powerful solutions for strategic decision-making in water management, municipalities face significant barriers to implementation:

Lack of expertise in artificial intelligence
Limited time resources
Budget constraints

This creates a paradoxical situation where valuable municipal data exists but remains underutilized for critical decision-making.

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Innovative Solutions to Water Crises

CANN Forecast partners with city managers to tackle two pressing water-related crises:

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Water Quality Monitoring

Traditional laboratory processing methods for water quality require 24 hours for completion. This delay means beaches are often closed too late, after swimmers have already been exposed to waterborne diseases.

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Infrastructure Management

An estimated 850 water main breaks occur daily across North America, resulting in:

2 trillion gallons of wasted water annually
Over $3 billion in yearly repair costs

Growing Impact

CANN Forecast's intelligent water management solutions have gained significant traction, with the company now collaborating with over 40 municipalities and organizations across North America and France.

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A Mission-Driven Approach

"Building and scaling a startup in water-tech is very rewarding because it allows us to develop solutions that have a positive impact on the environment." — Naysan Saran, Co-founder

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Leading Climate Innovation

CANN Forecast exemplifies how District 3's ecosystem supports ventures that combine cutting-edge technology with environmental stewardship. By addressing critical water management challenges through accessible AI solutions, they're helping create more resilient and sustainable communities while demonstrating the powerful impact of purpose-driven innovation in the climate tech space.

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