E34 | ScalingUP with Stratus Plastics

E34 | ScalingUP with Stratus Plastics

From Innovation Alchemy by innovationalchemy

March 3, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 58

About this episode

Adam Castle interviews Colby Wu about Stratus Plastics and their innovative ThermaRoot technology for greenhouses.

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Colby Wu from Stratus Plastics. Stratus Plastics is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). ThermaRoot, developed by Stratus Plastics International’s agri division, StratusAgro, is an innovative root-zone heating and cooling technology designed for commercial greenhouses. By delivering precise climate control directly to the plant’s root system, ThermaRoot helps growers reduce energy costs, improve yields, and protect crops from extreme weather. With successful pilot trials in Ontario’s greenhouse cluster and collaborations with leading research institutions and technology partners, ThermaRoot is redefining sustainable climate control for high-value crops. Learn more about StratusAgro: https://www.stratusagro.com/ Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/ Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast…

People in this episode

Host: , Adam Castle

Guest: Colby Wu

Topics covered

  • scaling
  • agritech
  • climate control
  • sustainable technology

Keywords

  • innovation
  • energy costs
  • crop protection
  • greenhouse technology

Mentioned in this episode

Products: ScaleUP Accelerator, ThermaRoot

Places: Ontario

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