Technical Services

Advisory

Research & Technology Advisory

We help start-ups and enterprises navigate complex energy technology challenges — from early-stage investment decisions to open innovation strategy.

The problem we solve

Technology decisions are high-stakes and hard to get right

Early-stage companies and established enterprises alike struggle to evaluate energy technology investments without deep domain expertise. Poor decisions cost time, capital, and competitive advantage.

Unclear investment signals

Which technologies are worth backing? EROEI metrics and market signals are hard to interpret without specialist knowledge.

Operationalizing technology

Moving from promising research to deployed technology requires structured frameworks most organizations lack.

Limited start-up support

Early-stage founders lack access to the mentoring and resources needed to accelerate technology maturation.

Portfolio risk

Without structured frameworks, energy technology portfolios carry avoidable concentration and timing risks.

What's included

What you get in a session

Each advisory session is structured around your specific challenge — no generic playbooks.

  • Pre-session discovery call to define objectives and prepare materials
  • Focused working session with our senior advisory team
  • EROEI analysis and technology evaluation framework tailored to your portfolio
  • Written summary of recommendations delivered within 48 hours
  • 30-minute follow-up call one week after the session
How it works

From booking to outcomes

1
Book your session

Select a date, choose how many hours you need, and share a brief overview of your challenge.

2
Discovery call

A short call before the session to align on objectives and ensure we're fully prepared.

3
Advisory session

A focused working session tackling your specific technology or investment challenge.

4
Written report + follow-up

Recommendations in writing within 48 hours, plus a follow-up call to review progress.

Common questions

Is there a minimum number of hours?

We recommend a minimum of 2 hours to allow enough time to properly explore your challenge and deliver meaningful recommendations.

Can we book multiple sessions?

Yes — ongoing engagements are available. Get in touch to discuss a retainer arrangement if you need regular advisory support.

Is the session in-person or remote?

Both options are available. Remote sessions are conducted over video call. In-person sessions may incur travel costs depending on location.

What industries do you work with?

Our focus is energy technology — including low carbon fuels, hydrogen, thermal storage, and chemicals. We work with start-ups, scale-ups, and established enterprises.

Hourly rate
$500

CAD per hour · all services included

Select hours
2 hrs
$1,000
4 hrs
$2,000
8 hrs
$4,000

4 hours is our most popular session length — enough time to go deep on a specific challenge and leave with clear next steps.

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Why North American Sciences
Decades of R&D experience Deep domain expertise in energy technology
Actionable outcomes Written report delivered within 48 hours
No lock-in Flexible hourly sessions, no long-term commitment

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