Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF) has detailed the scope of its PrismIQ development and customer demonstration program, which includes planned engineering support from Fidus Systems and backing from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Semiconductor Voucher Program. The announcement, reported via NEWMEDIAWIRE, underscores the company’s push to commercialize its patented Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology and position itself for the emerging Wi-Fi 8 standard.
At the core of the initiative is Edgewater’s Spectrum Slicing architecture, which enables multiple concurrent channels within a single Wi-Fi band. This approach increases usable capacity and improves latency and reliability in congested environments—a critical advantage as networks strain under growing device density and data demand. The company is now developing its next-generation PrismIQ product family to address Wi-Fi 8 requirements, with a common core architecture that spans residential, enterprise, industrial, and selected mission-critical applications.
The program’s practical execution relies on an FPGA-based platform that will provide a programmable hardware environment for validating selected PrismIQ functions and preparing for customer evaluation ahead of production silicon. Fidus Systems, a custom embedded systems design firm with design centres in Canada and the United States, will augment Edgewater’s engineering effort with specialized FPGA implementation and system-validation expertise. According to the release, the planned work includes implementing and validating next-generation PrismIQ functions in programmable hardware, integrating Edgewater’s Spectrum Slicing multi-channel software and driver environment, and enabling over-the-air testing and technical demonstrations for customers and strategic partners. More information about Fidus is available at fidus.com.
Why does this matter? For Edgewater, the FPGA platform serves as a crucial bridge between proven silicon and production-ready products. By testing key functionality before committing to production silicon, the company can identify and address engineering issues earlier in development, reducing risk and cost. Moreover, the platform is intended to help prospective customers assess capabilities and integration requirements, supporting potential product design-in and IP licensing decisions. This customer demonstration program could accelerate commercial engagement and validate the commercial viability of Spectrum Slicing.
Financial and engineering support from OVIN and Fidus adds non-dilutive resources to Edgewater’s commercialization roadmap. As disclosed on August 28, 2026, Edgewater was approved for a voucher of up to C$20,000 for eligible technical services related to its FPGA-based prototype program, subject to completion and acceptance of defined project milestones. The voucher offsets eligible costs within Edgewater’s broader development program. This follows a recent direct investment by Silicon Catalyst Angels, further strengthening the company’s ability to move customer engagement toward commercial opportunities.
“Our focus is on giving customers a practical way to evaluate the next generation of Spectrum Slicing and advance integration discussions,” said Andrew Skafel, President and CEO of Edgewater Wireless. “OVIN and Fidus help us build on our existing technology, validate key PrismIQ capabilities and offset eligible development costs with this non-dilutive program.”
The FPGA work supports Edgewater’s previously disclosed objective of an initial product release in the first half of 2027. Planned milestones include hardware and software integration, over-the-air validation, and customer demonstrations. Edgewater expects to provide updates as these milestones are achieved. The full release is available on www.newmediawire.com.
With 26 patents granted and 3 AI-related patents pending, Edgewater’s fabless model aims to transform the economics of Wi-Fi for service providers, OEMs, and enterprises. The PrismIQ program, bolstered by OVIN and Fidus, represents a tangible step toward delivering on that promise and capturing opportunities in the Wi-Fi 8 era.
