Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF) has detailed the scope of its PrismIQ™ customer demonstration program, enlisting specialised FPGA engineering resources from Fidus Systems alongside a previously announced Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Semiconductor Voucher Program approval. The Ottawa-based Wi-Fi silicon developer is building an FPGA-based prototype platform to validate its next-generation Spectrum Slicing™ technology ahead of customer evaluation. The program also follows a direct investment by Silicon Catalyst Angels, reinforcing the company's non-dilutive commercialisation strategy as it targets a first-half 2027 initial product release.

Key Points

  • Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF)
  • Fidus Systems engaged to provide FPGA implementation and system-validation expertise for the PrismIQ™ customer demonstration program
  • OVIN approved a voucher of up to C$20,000 for eligible technical services, subject to defined project milestones, as disclosed on August 28, 2026
  • Investors may be watching for milestone updates including hardware and software integration, over-the-air validation, and customer demonstrations

Fidus Systems to Deliver FPGA Validation and Over-the-Air Testing for PrismIQ™

Fidus Systems will augment Edgewater's internal engineering team with specialised FPGA implementation and system-validation expertise. Planned work includes implementing and validating selected 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. The FPGA-based platform is intended to let prospective customers assess capabilities and integration requirements, supporting potential product design-in and intellectual property licensing decisions ahead of production silicon.

OVIN Semiconductor Voucher Offsets Eligible Development Costs

As disclosed on August 28, 2026, Edgewater received approval for an OVIN Semiconductor 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 release states the voucher offsets eligible costs within Edgewater's broader development program on a non-dilutive basis. The OVIN program is delivered through the Ottawa Regional Technology Development Site by the Kanata North Business Association in collaboration with Invest Ottawa and Area X.O., and is an initiative of the Government of Ontario led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation.

Spectrum Slicing™ Architecture Targets Wi-Fi 8 and Multi-Market Opportunities

Edgewater's patented Spectrum Slicing™ architecture enables multiple concurrent channels within a single Wi-Fi band to increase usable capacity and improve latency and reliability in congested environments. The company states its common core PrismIQ™ architecture supports opportunities across residential, enterprise, industrial, and selected mission-critical applications, with development aligned to emerging Wi-Fi 8 requirements. The FPGA program is described as supporting the company's previously disclosed objective of an initial product release in the first half of 2027, with milestone updates expected as development progresses.