CETAC

Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Corporation

We don’t pick Winners,
We make Winners.

CETAC Alumni Success Stories

2023 Client Survey Results

1838

JOBS CREATED

$294

Million

CLIENT ANNUAL REVENUES

$354

Million

RAISED BY CLIENTS

13

Years

AVERAGE CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

Our Services

Small Business Support at Entrepreneur to CEO Workshop

Commercialization Mentoring Services

Entrepreneur to CEO Workshop

Energy Efficiency Program Project Management and Workshops

Eco-Efficiency Program

Our Client Reviews

  • “The ‘early days’ support was hard to find but CETAC was there to fill that gap.

    CETAC Alumni for 5 years.

  • “Starting a business isn’t easy. At times when i may have wanted to give up, CETAC provided encouragement, coaching and a network of support to keep me going.”

    CETAC Alumni for 9 years.

  • “CETAC enabled the company to turn a technology into a viable, growing business. They offered business acumen, accountability, and risk mitigation. We would not be a ‘business’ or still in business had it not been for CETAC’s mentorship.”

    CETAC Alumni for 12 years.

  • “CETAC provides a unique model that allowed us to connect with other entrepreneurs at the same stage, or close to it, as us. It is often hard to find perspective and strategy and connecting with others that are going through the same thing is extremely useful.”

    CETAC Alumni for 18 years.

  • “CETAC fills a very important tole for developing entrepreneurial talent and leadership in the Canadian technology sector.”

    CETAC Alumni for 15 years.

  • “CETAC provides a ‘safe space network’ of CEOs whose businesses operate in different markets and segments that allows for open sharing of experiences and ideas, and importantly, the opportunity to learn valuable insights from others that would not happen otherwise.”

    CETAC Alumni for 17 years.

Partners, Friends, and Alumni

CETAC’s extensive network plays a significant role in supporting entrepreneurs. Over the past 30 years, we have established strong partnerships with organizations that support innovators, such as NRC-IRAP (National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program), we collaborate with various ecosystem friends, and have cultivated a network of Alumni clients who now serve as valuable mentors within our network. This diverse and robust network enables CETAC to offer tailored support to entrepreneurs at every stage, from concept to commercialization.

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In Memory of Joe Lukacs

We are honoured to remember our late President and CEO, Joe Lukacs, whose remarkable journey began in a humble Hungarian mud house and led him to become a pioneer in environmental technology. Overcoming immense adversity, from WWII hardships to political challenges under Stalin, Joe's resilience fuelled his academic and professional pursuits. After immigrating to Canada, he excelled at the University of Alberta and founded Western Research and Development, earning the nickname "sulphur doctor" for his innovations in reducing pollution in Alberta's sour gas plants.

Joe's visionary leadership continued with the founding of CETAC-WEST, significantly advancing the commercialization of environmental technologies for SMEs. His legacy is marked by prestigious accolades such as the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Alberta Order of Excellence. Beyond his professional achievements, Joe cherished moments on his ranch and with his family. He passed away in 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, resilience, and dedication.

For a detailed bio, please check Alberta Order of Excellence page.

Photo courtesy of the Alberta Order of Excellence