Conatix Industries was a company that worked on biotic implant technology, specializing in telekinesis. They were a key investor in the early BAaT program, brought in to study biotic abilities and develop implants for humans. BAaT was intended to evaluate biotics' abilities and compile a better understanding of how to train and handle them. But Conatix chose not to go through the Citadel when looking for experts to help them out, believing it would have made Earth look weak to rely on aliens. Instead they chose to discreetly hire some turian mercenaries, including Commander Vyrnnus.