Name

Bubble Technology Industries Inc.

Legal name

Bubble Technology Industries Inc.

Website

https://bubbletech.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Detection Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH), Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG), Radiation Protection & Health Physics (ALARA, Dosimetry, Contamination Control) (EUAKABAH), Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection) (IMAGAFAJ)

Keywords

• Neutron radiation detection
• Radiation detection instruments
• Nuclear instrumentation
• Radiation dosimetry
• Homeland security screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalk River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radiation Detection Hardware Sales: Sale of radiation detection instruments including bubble detectors, FlexSpec systems, ROSPEC-2, FNS-100, RadCompass, RadBump, and related products. Products sold directly and through distributors globally.
2. Calibration and Lab Services: Survey meter calibration services using 137Cs (gamma) and 252Cf (neutron) sources. Calibration traceability to SI through NRC or NIST. Sealed source leak testing services.
3. Radiation Consulting Services: Consulting services including contamination surveys, workplace/environmental assessments, nuclear license applications, specialized radiation training, instrument selection, radiation shielding design, and Monte Carlo calculations.
4. Contract Research and Development: Custom R&D services for government labs, defense customers, space agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Capabilities include concept development, Monte Carlo analysis, system design, software development, rapid prototyping, and test and evaluation.
5. Service Contracts and Support: Customized service contracts including technical support, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts management, and training. Extended warranties available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bubble Technology Industries designs, manufactures, and services proprietary radiation detection instruments built around its patented bubble detector technology, including personal neutron dosimeters, the FlexSpec line of configurable gamma-neutron detection systems (backpack, mobile, maritime, airborne, fixed-site), and high-resolution neutron spectrometers (ROSPEC-2, FNS-100, BDS, CANS, LHANS, GNS). It complements this hardware portfolio with calibration laboratory services traceable to NRC and NIST, radiation consulting, and contract R&D for government, defense, space, nuclear, and medical customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexSpec: A product line of state-of-the-art radiation detection systems including backpack/portable, mobile, maritime, airborne, and fixed-site configurations for detecting and identifying radioactive sources.
• Bubble Detector

Products and services

• Bubble Detector Personal Neutron Dosimeter Passive, tissue-equivalent neutron dosimeters using superheated liquid droplets dispersed in a polymer; when neutrons strike the droplets they form visible gas bubbles whose count provides direct measurement of neutron dose with zero gamma sensitivity, energy-independent response, and isotropic angular response. Used for personal dosimetry, space radiation monitoring, and medical accelerator neutron monitoring worldwide.
• Bubble Detector Spectrometer (BDS) Complete neutron spectrometer package comprising 36 bubble detectors with six distinct energy thresholds, from which the neutron energy spectrum is derived by unfolding detector responses; completely insensitive to gamma rays and capable of passive operation in pulsed radiation fields. Used for neutron field characterization in nuclear facilities, medical accelerators, and research environments.
• FlexSpec Backpack / Portable Detection System Lightweight, rugged, weatherproof portable radiation detection unit offering directional detection, identification, and localization of radioactive sources; wirelessly connects to a smartphone or tablet (range greater than 50 feet). Designed for security operators, first responders, and homeland security teams conducting mobile interdiction of radioactive materials.
• FlexSpec Mobile / Vehicle-Mounted Detection System Vehicle-mounted FlexSpec configuration providing high-sensitivity gamma and neutron detection with directional capability, isotope identification, mapping, and reachback. Used by homeland security and defense customers for vehicle screening and mobile radiological threat detection.
• FlexSpec Maritime Detection System Marine-environment FlexSpec configuration providing high-sensitivity gamma and neutron detection with isotope identification, mapping, and reachback for maritime security and patrol operations.
• FlexSpec Airborne Detection System Aircraft-based FlexSpec configuration providing high-sensitivity gamma and neutron detection with isotope identification, mapping, and reachback for airborne radiological surveys and threat detection.
• FlexSpec Fixed-Site Detection System Fixed-installation FlexSpec configuration delivering high-sensitivity gamma and neutron detection with isotope identification, mapping, and reachback for checkpoint, perimeter, and critical infrastructure screening.
• ROSPEC-2 Rotating Neutron Spectrometer User-friendly rotating neutron spectrometer for spectral measurement of degraded fission neutrons in nuclear power plants, weapons-related military facilities, and accelerator laboratories; specified in the NATO operational manual and used by defense departments in Canada, Germany, France, and the USA.
• FNS-100 Fast Neutron Spectrometer High-efficiency, high-resolution fast neutron spectrometer using a multi-wire 3He ion chamber with dense quenching gas; achieves resolution under 20 keV at the thermal peak for nuclear science, materials research, and radiation protection applications.
• Canadian Active Neutron Spectrometer (CANS) Compact autonomous instrument designed to measure neutron radiation exposure in space, operating continuously without human intervention; developed for the Canadian Space Agency for astronaut health protection on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, where neutron radiation constitutes approximately 30% of total in-vehicle radiation.
• Lunar Hydrogen Autonomous Neutron Spectrometer (LHANS) Advanced neutron spectrometer payload developed by BTI to detect hydrogen (a water-ice indicator) as well as iron and calcium on the lunar surface; part of Canada's first lunar rover program with the Canadensys Aerospace-led Canadian team under a $43 million Government of Canada contract.
• Gamma-Neutron Spectrometer (GNS) for the Lunar Utility Vehicle Gamma-Neutron Spectrometer concept under development for the Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV) platform; will enable measurement of hydrogen and other elements of scientific interest near the Moon's surface through combined neutron and gamma-ray detection for planetary science, human health, and lunar resource assessment.
• Survey Meter Calibration and Lab Services Calibration of radiation survey meters using 137Cs (gamma) and 252Cf (neutron) sources with traceability to SI through NRC or NIST; sealed source leak testing services; offered to nuclear facilities, standards labs, defense customers, and industrial users requiring traceable calibration of radiation detection instruments.
• Radiation Consulting Services Specialized radiation consulting services including contamination surveys, workplace and environmental radiation assessments, nuclear license applications, customized radiation training, instrument selection guidance, radiation shielding design, and Monte Carlo calculations; offered to government, defense, nuclear, medical, and industrial clients.
• Contract Research and Development Custom contract R&D services for government laboratories, defense customers, space agencies, and Fortune 500 companies, including concept development, Monte Carlo analysis, system design, software development, rapid prototyping, and test and evaluation; delivered through an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certified by BSI under certificate FM 502976.
• Service Contracts and Maintenance Support Customized multi-year service contracts covering technical support, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts management, training, and extended warranties for BTI radiation detection instruments; offered to existing customers as ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bubble detectors have been used on over 24 space missions spanning more than 30 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026BTI has been awarded a $5.5M contract with CSA to develop the Canadian Active Neutron Spectrometer (CANS), a compact autonomous instrument to measure neutron radiation exposure in space for astronaut health protection on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. BTI has a 35+ year history of partnership with CSA including Radi-N and Radi-N2 experiments on ISS.
• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025BTI awarded CSA contract to develop concept for Gamma-Neutron Spectrometer (GNS) for the Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV) platform. The instrument will enable measurement of hydrogen and other elements near the Moon's surface for planetary science, human health, and lunar resources.
• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025BTI awarded CSA contribution through Space Technology Development Program (STDP) to develop a miniaturized ion source for advancing neutron-based sensing technologies for space exploration. The compact, rugged ion source will support next-generation neutron generators and ion-beam instruments.
• Canadensys Aerospace CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2022BTI is part of the team led by Canadensys Aerospace that received a $43M contract from the Government of Canada to design and build Canada's first lunar rover. BTI is responsible for the Lunar Hydrogen Autonomous Neutron Spectrometer (LHANS) payload to detect water ice on the Moon. The mission is targeted for launch as early as 2026.
• Let's Talk ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between BTI, CSA, and Let's Talk Science for the Radi-N2 & You project to foster youth engagement around radiation exposure. While astronauts measure radiation with bubble detectors in space, children across Canada conduct measurements on Earth and compare results.
• Pulcir, Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for USA market covering all FlexSpec, RadBump, and RadCompass products. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Electronic Enterprises (India) Private LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for India market covering all FlexSpec, RadBump, and RadCompass products. Located in Mumbai.
• AB-AD Technology and Engineering Ltd. (Israel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Israel market covering all FlexSpec, RadBump, and RadCompass products. Located in Kefar-Saba.
• RadTech srl (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Italy market covering all FlexSpec, RadBump, and RadCompass products. Located in Milan.
• Nagase Landauer, LTD (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Japan market covering all FlexSpec, RadBump, and RadCompass products. Located in Tokyo.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Detection: Global security screening leader with radiation detection offerings for aviation security, ports, and event protection. Adjacent competitor in homeland security detection deployments including Olympics and high-profile event security where BTI also operates.
• Smiths Detection: Global security screening leader with radiation detection offerings for aviation security, ports, and event protection. Adjacent competitor in homeland security detection deployments including Olympics and high-profile event security where BTI also operates.
• Teledyne FLIR (Detection Division): Teledyne's FLIR division supplies handheld and vehicle-mounted radiation detection systems (identiFINDER, R500) for defense and homeland security. Direct competition in mobile and portable isotope identification used by military and security agencies.
• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): Security inspection solutions provider offering radiation detection and nuclear material identification for ports, borders, and critical infrastructure. Competes with FlexSpec systems in the homeland security and event-protection market segment.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Radiation Measurement & Security): Diversified life sciences and analytical instruments giant with significant radiation detection and nuclear measurement portfolio through its Specialty Diagnostics and Analytical Instruments segments. Overlaps with BTI in nuclear safeguards, environmental monitoring, and laboratory spectroscopy.
• Leidos (National Security Solutions): Large defense and national security contractor providing radiation detection system integration for US government customers including DOE, DOD, and DHS. Competes for prime contracts where BTI often acts as a specialized subsystem or instrument supplier.

Direct peers

• Mirion Technologies: Largest pure-play radiation detection and measurement company globally, offering neutron and gamma spectroscopy, dosimetry, and nuclear security solutions. Directly competes with BTI in nuclear power, defense, and homeland security segments and at far larger scale.
• Symetrica: UK-headquartered designer of radiation detection systems for homeland security, defense, and nuclear safeguards markets. Overlapping product portfolio of mobile and handheld radiation identification devices targeting similar security and defense customers.
• Kromek Group plc: UK-based radiation detection company specializing in CZT-based gamma and neutron spectrometers for nuclear security, medical, and homeland security markets. Direct competitor in portable radiation detection with overlap in defense and security customer base.

Regional players

• Nagase Landauer, Ltd. Japanese radiation dosimetry and detection company; already a BTI distributor in Japan. Competes in Japanese nuclear and medical dosimetry markets while also channeling BTI FlexSpec products, creating both partnership and partial competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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