SmartICE Monitoring and Information Inc.

SmartICE is an award-winning technological innovation for the North. We offer climate change adaptation tools that integrate Indigenous and local knowledge of ice with advanced data acquisition, remote monitoring and satellite mapping for ice travel safety. Our community-based services provide invaluable, data-driven insights into ice thickness and local ice travel conditions, in near real-time. We embrace a social enterprise business model that aims to expand opportunities for economic and social development in northern Indigenous communities while supporting cultural practices and livelihoods. Our tools offer information that support better decision-making across numerous industries. From mining, shipping and fisheries, to emergency response and national defence - SmartICE offers enhanced clarity for environmental monitoring and situational awareness in the north. Winner of the 2016 Arctic Inspiration Prize, 2017 Momentum for Change Award, 2019 Governor General’s Innovation Award, 2020 President’s Award for Public Engagement Partnerships Memorial University, the 2020 Cleantech Innovation Award from the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Association, 2021 Community Project Award for Population under 3000 from the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland & Labrador, 2021 Nature Award for Small-Medium Non-Profit from the Canadian Museum of Nature, 2021 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award from Arctic Circle/UArctic, 2022 TechNL Champion of Youth Award, 2023 Workplace NL Safety Leadership Award for Employers, 2023 Ocean Impact Award from Ocean Allies, 2023 Memorial University President’s Award for Public Engagement Partnerships (Sikumiut/SmartICE), 2023 Northern Science Award & Centenary Medal from Polar Knowledge Canada