Foresight Canada is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Foresight 50 program, which spotlights 50 of the country’s most investible cleantech ventures to a global network of investors. The initiative connects Canadian startups tackling environmental and economic challenges with the capital and connections needed to scale their impact.
Since its launch in 2021, the Foresight 50 has helped alumni raise more than $2.25 billion in investment, supporting innovations that boost productivity across industries and accelerate Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy.
“Marking our fifth year of celebrating cleantech through our Foresight 50 underscores a vital reality: shining a bold spotlight on groundbreaking Canadian innovation is crucial now more than ever,” said Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight Canada. “Their ingenuity is beyond inspiring; they are the engine driving clean productivity across our nation, building a stronger and more sustainable future economy for Canada and the world.”
Selected companies will receive access to exclusive investor networking opportunities, media exposure, and participate in the Foresight 50 Showcase—a high-profile in-person event taking place in Calgary in November 2025. They’ll also be invited to an exclusive Investor Forum, where curated panels and networking sessions will explore the future of cleantech capital.
Judging will be conducted by a panel of leading investors, including Olivia Hornby (Spring Impact Capital), Moien Giashi (GreenSky Ventures), Cheri Corbett (BDC), Nikhil Nayer (Rogue Insight Capital), and Dania Moazzam (RBCx). Companies will be evaluated based on investibility, potential for economic and job growth, leadership, environmental impact, and likelihood of success.
Foresight is encouraging applications from cleantech ventures at all funding stages—from seed to post-Series B—across diverse sectors such as clean energy, carbon capture, sustainable agriculture, and more. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.