EnWave
EnWave Corporation is a Canadian industrial technology company that licenses its proprietary REV™ vacuum microwave dehydration technology, along with related machines and toll-drying services, to food, cannabis, pharmaceutical, and pet food producers across more than 50 partners in 24 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
EnWave firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EnWave
- Legal name
- EnWave Corporation
- Website
- https://enwave.net
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EnWave Corporation is a Canadian industrial technology company that licenses its proprietary REV™ vacuum microwave dehydration technology, along with related machines and toll-drying services, to food, cannabis, pharmaceutical, and pet food producers across more than 50 partners in 24 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EnWave industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Dehydration Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Drying & Dehydration Equipment (Grain Dryers, Fruit/Vegetable Dryers) (AFAAAJAB)
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Where EnWave is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vancouver
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EnWave business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Royalty-Bearing Commercial Licenses: EnWave signs commercial license agreements with food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis producers. Partners pay ongoing royalties based on production volume or usage of REV technology. This is the primary recurring revenue stream.
- REV Machine Sales: Sale of vacuum microwave dehydration machines (10kW to 120kW capacity) to licensed partners. Machines are sold as part of commercial license agreements.
- REVworx Toll Drying Services: Toll manufacturing and drying services for customers who want to test products before purchasing equipment or signing full licenses. Revenue is generated per batch or per kilogram processed.
- R&D License Agreements: Research and Development license agreements allowing partners to use REV machines for product and process development before negotiating full commercial licenses.
- Technology Evaluation (TELOA): Technology Evaluation and License Option Agreements where partners evaluate REV technology at commercial scale before committing to full licensing, often involving machine rental during evaluation period.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Technology Evaluation Phase - Machine Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | REVworx Toll Drying - Pilot Production |
| Subscription | Annual | Commercial License - Full Production |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
EnWave product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EnWave designs, manufactures and licenses REV™ (Radiant Energy Vacuum) vacuum microwave dehydration machines (10kW to 120kW) used by food, pharmaceutical and cannabis producers to dry organic materials faster and with better nutrient and flavor retention than freeze or air drying. The company also operates the REVworx™ toll drying service, an Innovation Lab for product development, sample production trials, and a commercial licensing program that generates recurring royalty income from 50+ partners across 24 countries.
Product overview
EnWave offers a portfolio of vacuum microwave dehydration products and services centered on its proprietary REV™ (Radiant Energy Vacuum) technology platform. The core offering includes REV™ machines in various scales (3.6kW for R&D, 10kW for pilot/production, 120kW for industrial-scale operations) that enable faster, more energy-efficient drying compared to freeze drying, air drying, or spray drying. EnWave provides its technology through multiple service models: direct machine sales with licensing, REVworx™ toll drying services for companies that want to access the technology without capital investment, Innovation Lab R&D support for product development, and sample production services. The company operates from lab-scale prototyping through to commercial-scale manufacturing partnerships across food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- REV™ (Radiant Energy Vacuum): Proprietary vacuum microwave dehydration technology platform developed by EnWave for drying organic materials in food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis industries.
- REVworx™
- quantaREV™
Products and services
- REV™ Vacuum Microwave Dehydration Technology Platform
Quantifiable outcome
- Drying time reduced by 25x compared to freeze drying (minutes vs. 24-48 hours)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use EnWave
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
EnWave technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
EnWave partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, supporting and core.
- Swiss Cannabis Selection AGstrategicTechnology Evaluation and License Option Agreement to evaluate REV dehydration technology for processing cannabinoid and botanical products. Evaluation showed technology can reduce drying times by 2-5 days while maintaining sensory quality, cannabinoid potency, and terpene profiles. Upon successful evaluation, SCS will have option to negotiate commercial licensing for specified markets.
- Schibano Pharma AGsupportingJoint evaluation partner with Swiss Cannabis Selection for REV technology testing on medical cannabis applications. Provides pharmaceutical expertise and regulatory knowledge for cannabis processing applications.
- Global Packaged Food Company (unnamed)strategicTechnology Evaluation and License Option Agreement with one of world's largest food companies (generates over US$20 billion annual revenue, distributes in 100+ countries) to evaluate REV dehydration technology at commercial scale across multiple food categories. Upon successful evaluation, partner will have option to negotiate commercial royalty-bearing licenses.
- DryHubstrategicFirst commercial license agreement in Africa through partnership with DryHub in Egypt. Agreement includes plans for additional machine purchases and royalty generation. DryHub initially producing dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs for domestic customers with plans to expand into Gulf region. EnWave maintains inventory of 10kW units ready for deployment.
- Rhizome Food and Farming LLCstrategicResearch and Development License Agreement with New York-based food and farming venture founded by Michelin-star chef Dan Barber (Stone Barns and Blue Hill). Rhizome purchased a 3.6kW REV machine for product and process development, including collaboration with third-party food companies. CEO Charleton described this as transformational for building a network of licensed partners with industry credibility.
- Shinyway International LimitedcoreCommercial license agreement signed in Q1 2026 for New Zealand market. Partner will use REV technology for commercial production of dried food products.
- Bowen GumLu Grower's Association (BGGA)coreRoyalty-bearing commercial license agreement for using REV technology to develop and produce tropical fruit snacks and ingredients commercially in Australia. Standard technology licensing arrangement with ongoing royalties.
- U.S. Snack CompanycoreRoyalty-bearing commercial license with healthy fruit and vegetable snack company. Partner purchased 10kW REV machine to produce snacks in Mexico with plans to expand into U.S. in 2027.
- Moleciwl CyfsupportingWelsh toll-manufacturing start-up providing value-added processing and drying services to fruit and vegetable growers across the United Kingdom. Leased pilot-scale vacuum-microwave machine for in-house product development and market-testing. Upon successful evaluation, has right to license REV technology for Wales.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EnWave competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hosokawa Micron Group: Manufacturer of industrial drying, agglomeration, and processing equipment used in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications; competes directly with EnWave for industrial drying of heat-sensitive organic materials.
- GEA Group AG: Global manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment, including spray drying (Niro), freeze drying, and evaporation systems that compete with EnWave's REV™ for industrial dehydration applications in food, dairy, and pharma.
- Tofflon Science and Technology: Chinese manufacturer of pharmaceutical freeze dryers and sterilization equipment that competes with REV™'s pharma dehydration application by offering vacuum-based lyophilization systems.
- CPM (California Pellet Mill): Industrial drying, pelleting, and thermal processing equipment manufacturer for food, feed, and biomass, competing with EnWave for industrial-scale drying capex among ingredient and feed producers.
- Bühler Group: Swiss food processing equipment manufacturer with drying, extrusion, and value-add technology for snacks, cereals, and ingredients, competing with REV™ for premium snack-co-manufacturer capital budgets.
- SPX Technologies (formerly SPX Flow): Industrial flow and processing technology company with drying, mixing, and thermal processing solutions used in food, dairy, and chemical processing, comparable to EnWave's industrial drying focus.
- Bucher Industries: Swiss manufacturer of specialized equipment for fruit and vegetable processing (including Bucher Unipektin juice/drying lines) and food industries, addressing overlapping dried-fruit and ingredient processing end-markets.
- Clextral (JBT Marel): Provider of twin-screw extrusion and continuous drying/cooking systems for food and feed, addressing similar use cases to REV™ for premium, texture-differentiated snack and ingredient production.
Broad incumbents
- Tetra Pak: Global incumbent in food and beverage processing and packaging with drying, evaporation, and ingredient solutions portfolio; broader offering but overlapping food and dairy drying use cases with EnWave.
- Atlas Copco: Industrial vacuum pump and air technology leader whose vacuum subsystems underpin vacuum-based drying technologies (including REV™), relevant as a vacuum technology supplier and broader industrial drying equipment ecosystem participant.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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EnWave leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
EnWave funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors2 records
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EnWave M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EnWave
What does EnWave do?
EnWave designs, manufactures and licenses REV™ (Radiant Energy Vacuum) vacuum microwave dehydration machines (10kW to 120kW) used by food, pharmaceutical and cannabis producers to dry organic materials faster and with better nutrient and flavor retention than freeze or air drying. The company also operates the REVworx™ toll drying service, an Innovation Lab for product development, sample production trials, and a commercial licensing program that generates recurring royalty income from 50+ partners across 24 countries.
Is EnWave a public or private company?
EnWave is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was EnWave founded?
EnWave was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EnWave based?
EnWave is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, in the North America region.
How does EnWave make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Royalty-Bearing Commercial Licenses are the primary driver. The others are REV Machine Sales, REVworx Toll Drying Services, R&D License Agreements and technology Evaluation (TELOA).
Who are EnWave's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hosokawa Micron Group, GEA Group AG, Tofflon Science and Technology, CPM (California Pellet Mill), Bühler Group, SPX Technologies (formerly SPX Flow), Bucher Industries and Clextral (JBT Marel). Broad incumbents are Tetra Pak and Atlas Copco.
Does EnWave have an API?
No public API is recorded for EnWave.
What industry is EnWave in?
EnWave's product category is Industrial Dehydration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAD, Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers), with a secondary code of AFAAAJAB, Drying & Dehydration Equipment (Grain Dryers, Fruit/Vegetable Dryers). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3567.