What Hedgehog Technologies does

Hedgehog Technologies is a privately held, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, with a second office opened in Toronto, Ontario in September 2025. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Michael Wrinch, the firm specializes in complex electrical and mechanical engineering projects where safety is paramount, including safety-critical systems, solar-plus-storage microgrids, utility infrastructure, amusement ride safety, and industrial automation. Its team comprises PMP-certified project managers, TÜV Rheinland certified functional safety experts, and Professional Engineers, and the company has contributed to industry standards including ASTM F3598 for amusement ride safety.

The firm serves four primary verticals: Indigenous Energy (solar arrays and microgrids for First Nations communities, including BC's first Indigenous-owned solar plant in a non-integrated area), Amusements (ride safety engineering and compliance), Utilities & Infrastructure (contact voltage risk assessments, wastewater treatment upgrades), and OSB/Wood (manufacturing facility engineering). It also operates a portfolio of named innovation brands — ECHIDNA, P-FAT, EV READY, NIMBA, and SAFE LENS — covering microgrid control, EV infrastructure assessment, and safety-focused products.

Hedgehog generates revenue through professional services engagements billed on a project or time-and-materials basis, with no public pricing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct client engagement, strategic partnerships (Rockwell Automation, International Submarine Engineering, Weatherhaven/Nimba), and thought-leadership channels including a blog, conference participation (IAAPA, CANSEC, OTC, EGBC), and earned media. The company is founder-owned, has never raised institutional capital, and acquired Igloo Innovations in March 2022.

Name

Hedgehog Technologies

Legal name

Hedgehog Technologies Inc.

Website

https://hedgehogtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hedgehog Technologies is a privately held Canadian engineering consultancy, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burnaby, BC, that delivers electrical, mechanical, and safety-critical engineering services to Indigenous communities, utilities, amusement parks, and industrial clients across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering consulting
• Renewable energy engineering
• Microgrid design services
• Functional safety engineering
• Amusement ride safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Multidisciplinary engineering consulting revenue generated from electrical and mechanical engineering projects, project management, commissioning, and safety-critical systems work. Projects span solar energy, microgrids, amusement ride safety, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure. Revenue is derived from professional service engagements, likely billed on a project or time-and-materials basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hedgehog Technologies is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm delivering complex electrical and mechanical engineering services where safety is paramount, spanning solar energy and microgrid design, safety-critical systems engineering, amusement ride safety, utility infrastructure risk assessments, and industrial automation and control projects. The firm serves First Nations, utilities, amusement operators, and OSB/wood manufacturers with end-to-end services from design through commissioning, leveraging TÜV Rheinland certified functional safety expertise and PMP-certified project management. It complements its core consulting with an innovation product line (ECHIDNA, P-FAT, EV READY, NIMBA, SAFE LENS) and proprietary microgrid controller technology.

Product overview

Hedgehog Technologies is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm offering a portfolio of innovation products alongside core engineering services. Their innovation line includes named products such as ECHIDNA, P-FAT, EV READY, NIMBA, and SAFE LENS BY HEDGEHOG. Core service offerings encompass Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety-critical Systems, Automation & Control Systems, and Project Development. The company serves markets including Amusements, Indigenous Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure, and OSB/Wood sectors. Founded in 2001, they specialize in complex electrical and mechanical projects with a focus on safety-critical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECHIDNA BY HEDGEHOG: Innovation/product brand developed by Hedgehog Technologies
• P-FAT BY HEDGEHOG
• EV READY BY HEDGEHOG
• NIMBA BY HEDGEHOG
• SAFE LENS BY HEDGEHOG

Products and services

• Electrical Engineering Services Expert electrical engineering consulting services specializing in complex electrical projects where safety is paramount, including renewable energy, microgrids, utility infrastructure, and industrial systems, for enterprise, government, and Indigenous community clients.
• Mechanical Engineering Services Mechanical engineering consulting services complementing the firm's electrical engineering expertise, serving complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Safety-critical Systems Engineering Specialized safety-critical systems engineering services delivered by TÜV Rheinland certified functional safety experts, covering IEC 61508 functional safety and supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Automation & Control Systems Automation and control systems engineering services for complex industrial applications, supported by the firm's Rockwell Automation Silver System Integrator status.
• Project Development Project development consulting and commissioning services covering end-to-end delivery of complex electrical, mechanical, and renewable energy projects.
• ECHIDNA BY HEDGEHOG An innovation product developed by Hedgehog Technologies under its Innovations portfolio.
• P-FAT BY HEDGEHOG An innovation product developed by Hedgehog Technologies under its Innovations portfolio.
• EV READY BY HEDGEHOG EV charging readiness assessment tool and related services developed by Hedgehog Technologies to streamline EV charging infrastructure evaluation for clients.
• NIMBA BY HEDGEHOG An innovation product developed by Hedgehog Technologies under its Innovations portfolio.
• SAFE LENS BY HEDGEHOG A safety-focused innovation product developed by Hedgehog Technologies under its Innovations portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350,000 litres of diesel displaced annually by the Haida Nation 2 MW Solar Array
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Weatherhaven / NimbaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2024Hedgehog Technologies (under the Nimba brand) partnered with Weatherhaven to jointly present at CANSEC 2024, Canada's premier global defense and security trade show, showcasing integrated solutions for the defense sector.
• International Submarine Engineering (ISE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2023International Submarine Engineering Ltd. and Hedgehog Technologies entered a partnership aimed at advancing the marine industry in British Columbia. The companies co-exhibit at industry events including the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2023 in Houston, Texas, and collaborate on subsea engineering projects combining Hedgehog's electrical engineering expertise with ISE's submarine and marine systems capabilities.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 February 2022Hedgehog Technologies achieved Silver System Integrator status through Rockwell Automation, recognizing the company's expertise in implementing and championing Rockwell's industrial automation and control solutions. This partnership enables Hedgehog to deliver Rockwell-based automation projects to clients across its target markets.
• Tll Yahda Energy (Skidegate Band Council, Old Massett Village Council, Council of the Haida Nation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHedgehog Technologies supported the leadership of Tll Yahda Energy in delivering the Solar North: Haida Nation 2 MW Solar Array — BC's first Indigenous-owned and operated solar plant. This historic collaboration fulfilled the Haida Nation's vision for energy sovereignty and environmental protection, built on Haida ethics of responsibility and interconnectedness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering consulting giant with strong Canadian presence in energy, infrastructure, and environmental services. Overlaps in renewable energy, utility, and infrastructure consulting but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Worley: Global energy, chemicals, and resources engineering consultancy with strong renewable energy transition practice. Comparable in energy-transition consulting but operates at far greater scale with a heavier industrial focus.
• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm focused on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, with growing renewable energy and grid-modernization practices. Overlaps with Hedgehog's utility and renewables consulting work.
• WSP Global: Large Canadian-rooted engineering professional services firm with significant renewable energy, transportation, and infrastructure practices. Comparable in service categories but vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Burns & McDonnell: U.S.-headquartered engineering, architecture, construction, and environmental services firm with strong utility, power, and renewables practices. Comparable in safety-critical utility and renewable consulting.
• Wood PLC: Global engineering and consulting firm with significant renewable energy and grid-transition advisory services. Comparable in energy engineering consulting footprint but at a much larger scale and broader end-market exposure.

Direct peers

• Hatch: Canadian-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with deep electrical, mechanical, and safety expertise across energy, mining, and infrastructure. Most directly comparable peer given Canadian base, multidisciplinary consulting model, and energy/industrial focus.
• CIMA+: Canadian engineering consulting firm offering multidisciplinary electrical, mechanical, and project management services across energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Closely comparable in size, Canadian footprint, and project-based engineering delivery.
• Klohn Crippen Berger: Canadian engineering consulting firm with strong mining, energy, and infrastructure practices. Comparable as a mid-sized Canadian consultancy delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Others

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation and digital transformation company; holds a partner relationship with Hedgehog via Silver System Integrator status. Relevant not as a competitor but as a channel/integrator whose ecosystem Hedgehog leverages for automation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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