Passionate about pushing the limits of modern technology, co-founders Marie-Eve Ducharme and Olivier Daigle created Nüvü Camēras to allow scientists and professionals alike to explore interesting new territories that have hitherto remained uncharted. Based on an innovation developed for space exploration, Nüvü Camēras’ photon-counting imaging expertise meets the demanding needs of many other applications such as biomedical and medical diagnostics, night vision, quantum communication and manufacturing quality control just to give a few examples.
Nüvü Camēras’ ultra-sensitive imaging technology was born after 8 years of intense research and development. Dr. Daigle developed the first prototype of Nüvü Camēras technology during his Ph.D. in physics at the University of Montreal with the Experimental Astrophysics Laboratory of the Astrophysics Research Centre of Quebec, in collaboration with Photon etc. inc. as well as the participation of the Astrophysics Laboratory of Marseille.
Thanks to significant noise reduction, one of the major advantages of Nüvü Camēras’ ground-breaking products is its innovative sensitivity. Such improvement boosts the equipment efficiency in applications requiring short exposure periods or that take place in extremely low lighting conditions.
The considerable benefits for several fields of applications made it easy for Ms. Ducharme to convince Dr. Daigle, with whom she had already been working with for several years, to partner in this adventure, especially since the timing was perfect for the two. Ms. Ducharme was ready for her 2nd successful startup in high technology imaging, but now as one of the founders! In parallel, by the end of his thesis, Dr. Daigle was very enthusiastic to allow scientists worldwide to benefit from his discovery.
After a five-year immersion in a science and research environment at the University of Montreal Incubator, the company has moved its facilities in the Innovation District of Montreal in 2015 beside the engineering campus École de Technologie Supérieure, to honour its growth. On top of a multidisciplinary dream team, Nüvü Caméras has unique partnerships to keep sensitive imaging ahead.
Besides having the unique capability of extending down the image to the level of a single photon with its intellectual property portfolio, Nüvü Caméras is the 1st and only business that has developed an EMCCD imaging solution for the space environment. It is also the only business that offers support for all types of EMCCD detectors to serve any type of application in demanding low light imaging and offers custom services to accelerate end-users discoveries.
Focusing on its expertise, Nüvü Camēras is only committed to offering products and services that it can deliver.
Nüvü Camēras business model has received numerous awards at the Québec Entrepreneurship Contest, including the Grand Prix GURU for the Greater Montreal Area across all categories, in addition to the recognition from Manufacturer and Exporter Quebec, the National Research Council of Canada, Montréal Inc. Foundation and PME Montréal GSO.
Since 2010, the company has brought its expertise to the forefront with its highly referenced publications, numerous internationally renowned clients and innovation alliances at the cutting edge of technology and science.
Nüvü Camēras unique multidisciplinary team, composed of engineers, scientists and technicians focused on the design, manufacture and integration of ultra-sensitive imaging products, are continuously challenged to provide complete innovative imaging solutions to the most demanding applications in low light conditions.
Here are examples of the diversified experts available at Nüvü Camēras: Space Integration Engineer, Quantum Physics Application Expert, Linux Software Scientist, Windows Software Engineer, FPGA Design Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Opto-Mechanical Engineer.
Graduated in Physics from the University of Montreal and in Management from Hautes Études Commerciales, HEC Montreal, Marie-Eve Ducharme specialized in Innovation Management from the École de Technologie Superieure, before adding 15 years of experience in the management of new solutions at the cutting edge of technology.
With solid management experience with academic and private institutions, Marie-Eve Ducharme successfully launches her 2nd high technology start-up company, Nüvü Camēras. Initially a manager of various projects at the University of Montreal, she was then physicist and project manager at Photon etc., an innovative company specialized in hyperspectral imaging and spectroscopy instruments, where she quickly became the COO.
In addition to leading the development of EMCCD products since 2008, she has successfully led more than 12 major development projects in advanced optical instrumentation while respecting budgets accorded by the National Council of Research of Canada and the Canadian Space Agency, amongst others, totalling more than $15 million entrusted to her management. In 2017, the Young Chamber of Commerce of Montreal awards her the International Leader Award.
Her success led her to give back to the next generation of entrepreneurs by co-chairing the Montreal Inc. Foundation's fundraising campaign, an organization that has been a springboard for Nüvü Caméras in terms of its leading financial partner and business network. She also serves on the board of the Montreal Innovation District and Optonique, Quebec’s center of excellence in optics and photonics.
Graduated in Electrical Engineering at the School of Technology Superior, Olivier Daigle then knocks on the door of the University of Montreal and undertakes, in 2002, a Master's degree in astrophysics. Who says digital cameras also says CCD chips. However, if the chips installed in these devices offer satisfactory performance in common uses, they have precision limits when it comes to scientific accuracy. These are the limits and their causes - especially the "noise" induced by electrical voltage - that Olivier Daigle studies as part of his Master's degree.
His research then takes the form of a job at Photon etc. coupled with an industrial doctoral scholarship with the University of Montreal and the Université de Provence. During his Ph.D., Olivier Daigle designed the CCCP, the technological secret behind the performance of Nüvü Cameras products.
With more than 40 publications and contributions to scientific conferences on EMCCD technology, Olivier Daigle is recognized as a world leader in EMCCD technology. Radio Canada and La Presse awarded Dr. Olivier Daigle Personality of the Year 2010 in the Science and Technology category for his significant contribution to tomorrow's discoveries.
Cumulating over 30 years of experience in carrying out mandates in the banking, government industries for both private and public companies, Stéphane Tremblay has carried out numerous projects such as business cases, feasibility studies and business planning. Including the development of business strategies, organizational models, performance measurements and financial analysis.
With a vast experience in project management, project financing, business financing, negotiation as well as in the realization of partnerships, merger, acquisition, sale and restructuring of companies, Stéphane Tremblay has also carried out numerous evaluations during his career. As such, he was instrumental in various government programs in the measures and strategies to promote regional and sectoral economic development.
Sylvie holds a Bachelor degree from the University of Quebec in Montreal, is a graduate of the Conservatoire Lasalle in speech science and a member of the Order of Chartered Administrators of Quebec. Along with her accreditations, she has more than 30 years of experience in finance, administration and human resources. For almost 24 years, she was an entrepreneur before selling her successful business in 2010.
With a continuous concern for efficiency, Sylvie Hamel oversees administrative tools and processes according to the needs of the company's growth. At Nüvü Camēras, she is in charge of, among other things, financial control, financial statements, payroll, group insurance and employee pension plans as well as procurement.
With a bachelor's degree in physical engineering and a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal, Yoann Gosselin cumulates ten years of experience with EMCCD and low-flow imaging technologies. During his medical diagnostic research, he was able to take advantage of Nüvü Caméras' unique EMCCD technology and the breadth of its possible applications by making it available for cancer detection.
Over the years, he has specialized in cutting-edge areas such as quantitative hyper-spectral imaging, single-atom imaging, super-resolution, adaptive optics, space surveillance and more. Since 2011, Yoann Gosselin has been working on the international expansion of Nüvü Cameras, market development and the promotion of new applications for its innovative products.
