As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, Canadian startups are emerging as global leaders in innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future.
From groundbreaking carbon capture technologies to advanced energy storage systems, these companies are redefining what’s possible in the clean energy sector.
In 2025, ten exceptional Canadian clean energy startups are poised to make a significant impact, driving progress across diverse industries, including renewable energy, sustainable materials, and carbon removal.
Here’s a closer look at these trailblazing companies, their achievements, and the transformative technologies they’re bringing to market.
Anodyne Chemistries
Anodyne Chemistries, founded by CEO Dr. Iain Evans and Chief Scientific Officer Manou Davies in 2021, is pioneering a bio-electrochemical process that converts carbon dioxide into low-carbon fuels and specialty chemicals using engineered enzymes and renewable electricity. Their flagship product, EZ-Methanol, exemplifies this sustainable innovation.
Anodyne has secured significant funding, including a $600,000 grant from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy and $250,000 from Natural Products Canada. In recognition of its growth potential, Anodyne was named to the prestigious 2024 Foresight 50 list of Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures.
Arca
Arca is a Vancouver-based company specializing in carbon mineralization technologies that capture atmospheric CO2 and convert it into stable carbonate minerals. Founded by Dr. Greg Dipple and fellow geoscientists from UBC, Arca collaborates with mining companies to transform mine tailings into carbon sinks, accelerating natural geochemical processes. The company has secured over $1 million in pre-sold carbon removal credits from clients like Shopify.
Arca’s innovative approach has earned them recognition, including a $1 million XPRIZE Award for Carbon Removal, a Foresight50 award, and an SDTC Seed Fund grant. In 2024, they were named Startup of the Year at the BC Cleantech Awards. These achievements underscore Arca’s commitment to scalable, permanent carbon removal solutions.
Atlas Power Technologies
Atlas Power Technologies, founded by CEO Mitchell Miller, specializes in developing grid-scale supercapacitor energy storage systems (SC-ESS) to enhance electrical grid reliability amid increasing renewable energy integration. Their technology delivers rapid, high-power responses to stabilize grids during supply and demand fluctuations.
In 2024, the startup from Abbotsford, B.C. secured a $6.5 million grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta to collaborate with TransAlta Corporation on a pioneering hybrid hydroelectric project in Alberta, demonstrating the efficacy of their SC-ESS in providing fast frequency response services. Additionally, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy awarded Atlas $750,000 to support the engineering and field testing of their system at a solar farm.
Carbomat
CarboMat, a Calgary-based startup founded in early 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Calgary, specializes in producing low-cost, high-value carbon fibers from waste by-products like oil sands asphaltenes. This innovative approach aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the composite industry, targeting applications in automotive, sports, and leisure sectors.
In late 2023, CarboMat secured over $4 million in non-dilutive grant funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta, Alberta Innovates, and Canadian Natural Resources Limited to build their first kilogram-scale pilot facility. Last year they joined the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator’s fourth cohort. With strong support and a focus on sustainable materials, CarboMat is poised to make significant advancements in the clean energy sector.
Carbonova
Carbonova, a Calgary-based startup co-founded by CEO Mina Zarabian, specializes in converting greenhouse gas emissions into carbon nanofibers for sustainable and cost-effective everyday products. A University of Calgary spin-off, Carbonova has garnered significant support, including a $2 million investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada in 2023.
In 2024, the company secured an oversubscribed $6 million equity round led by Kolon Industries, with participation from NGIF Capital, to advance the development of Canada’s first commercial demonstration unit for carbon nanofibers. Operating a pilot facility in northeast Calgary, Carbonova is poised to scale its technology, offering clients enhanced product performance and reduced CO₂ footprints. Their innovative approach positions them at the forefront of carbon capture and utilization solutions.
Daanaa
Daanaa, a Vancouver-based startup, specializes in innovative semiconductor technology that enables medium- and modality-free power transactions, enhancing efficiency in solar energy systems. Founded by Dr. Mohammad Zargham, Daanaa’s technology allows solar panels to overcome conventional hardware restrictions, increasing power production and reducing balance-of-system costs.
In 2021, Daanaa secured a Series A funding round led by VoLo Earth Ventures, facilitating the completion and commercialization of their first product in the solar energy sector. The company was named one of Techcouver’s 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021 and Daanaa was honored as the top Startup at the BC Tech’s Technology Impact Awards in 2024, underscoring its significant contributions to advancing clean energy solutions.
Deep Sky
Deep Sky, founded in 2022 by Fred Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, is a Montreal-based company specializing in carbon dioxide removal technologies. Their flagship project, Deep Sky Labs in Innisfail, Alberta, serves as a central hub for testing and optimizing multiple Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies under Canadian conditions.
In 2024, Deep Sky secured significant investments, including a $40 million grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to support the construction of Deep Sky Alpha and advance research in DAC technologies. Additionally, they sold carbon removal credits to Royal Bank of Canada and Microsoft, committing to remove 10,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next decade. These milestones underscore Deep Sky’s commitment to advancing scalable carbon removal solutions to combat climate change.
pH7 Technologies
pH7 Technologies, founded by Mohammad Doostmohammadi, is a Burnaby-based cleantech company specializing in eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions for extracting and processing high-value metals essential for hydrogen energy and electrification. Their closed-loop, sustainable extraction technology aids mines and original equipment manufacturers in obtaining metals like copper and platinum group metals.
In 2024, pH7 was a finalist at BC Tech’s Technology Impact Awards and was named to the Global Cleantech 100 list, highlighting its innovative contributions to the industry. The company also secured $1.5 million in federal funding to expand its production capacity, supporting the development of its industrial-scale demonstration plant for clean extraction of critical metals from end-of-life materials.
VoltSafe
VoltSafe, founded in 2015 by Trevor Burgess and Sanad Aridah, is a Vancouver-based clean-tech startup revolutionizing electrical connections with its prongless, magnetic plug technology. This innovation enhances safety and energy efficiency by ensuring electricity flows only when connections are secure. In 2018, VoltSafe successfully pitched on Dragons’ Den, receiving three offers.
The company has garnered multiple accolades, including two CES Innovation Awards in 2023 and an IBEX Innovation Award for its shore power solution. In 2024, VoltSafe expanded its U.S. presence by joining Newlab, a prestigious tech venture hub in New York City, to advance its marine industry solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, VoltSafe is poised to set new standards in electrical safety and smart energy management across various sectors.
VulcanX Energy
VulcanX Energy, founded by Dr. Omar E. Herrera, Amir Sharafian, and Walter Merida, is a Vancouver-based startup specializing in methane pyrolysis technology to produce low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas. A spinout from MéridaLabs at the University of British Columbia, VulcanX has garnered significant support for its innovative approach.
In 2024, FortisBC announced funding through its Clean Growth Innovation Fund to assist VulcanX in developing a facility capable of producing up to one tonne of hydrogen per day. Additionally, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy awarded VulcanX $75,000 to further its commercialization efforts.