Deep Sky, the Canadian carbon removal project developer, has completed construction of Deep Sky Alpha, the world’s first carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre. Built in less than 12 months, the milestone underscores both the urgency and the rapid progress of industrial-scale climate solutions. Located in Innisfail, Alberta, Deep Sky Alpha progressed from land lease […]
Archives for June 2025
Sustane and BASF Ink Landmark Deal to Scale Circular Plastics Economy
Nova Scotia-based Sustane Technologies has signed a long-term offtake agreement with global chemical giant BASF to supply premium recycled plastic feedstock from its Chester facility, a move that significantly advances Canada’s role in the global circular economy for plastics. The agreement builds on an ongoing collaboration between the two companies, and will see BASF purchase […]
Xatoms Raises $3M to Scale AI-Driven Water Purification Technology
Toronto-based cleantech startup Xatoms has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to advance its solar-powered water purification technology that combines artificial intelligence and quantum chemistry to tackle global water challenges. The round includes $2 million in venture capital, led by Quantacet—Canada’s foremost quantum-focused VC firm—and $1 million in cumulative non-dilutive funding. Other participants in the […]
GeologicAI to Support Creative Destruction Labs with Critical Minerals Tech, Expertise
GeologicAI has joined Creative Destruction Labs Minerals program as a partner. The Calgary-based provider of technology to the global critical minerals industry made the announcement at CDL Super Session 2025. Critical minerals companies rely on GeologicAI technology to make better resource decisions faster; the Canadian company’s novel AI-powered system uses a combination of advanced sensors […]
Foresight Releases Sector Reports to Boost BC Cleantech Exports
Foresight Canada has released a new series of export-focused studies spotlighting the global potential of British Columbia’s cleantech sectors. The four-part series outlines pathways for BC companies to expand their international reach across water, mining, the forest bioeconomy, and clean transportation—sectors where the province has strong innovation ecosystems and growing global relevance. Each report identifies […]
Federal Funding Helps Far North Hamlet Drop Diesel for Wind-Powered Energy
A “transformative” clean energy project in the remote Inuit community of Sanikiluaq is set to move forward following financial support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. CIB this month unveiled its inaugural Nunavut investment—a $6.7 million loan—in a bid to help the region reduce reliance on diesel-powered energy. “The CIB is proud to make its first […]
Final Days to Apply: Foresight 50 Deadline is June 30
Time is running out to apply for Foresight Canada’s fifth annual Foresight 50, a prestigious program spotlighting 50 of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures. With just days left before the June 30 deadline, Foresight is calling on cleantech innovators to seize this opportunity to gain national recognition and connect with a global network of investors. […]
Three Companies Collab to Battle Wildfires in Canada with Intelligent Drone Armies
Man-made or nature-triggered, controlling and mitigating the damaging effects of wildfires is important work in Canada. They cannot be fully eliminated, but they can be optimally managed. Prevention is the best medicine, which involves improved forest management among other things. But once a fire has sparked, the next best approach is putting it out quickly—and […]
HTEC Honoured with National Fleet Safety Award for Hydrogen Transport Operations
HTEC has received national recognition for its commitment to safety and operational excellence, earning the 2025 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) & Aviva Fleet Safety Award in the Small Fleet category. The annual award, presented by the PMTC in partnership with Aviva Canada, celebrates private fleets that go above and beyond National Safety […]
B.C. Partners Collaborate on ‘Canadian First’ Electrification Project in Vancouver
The Province of British Columbia, alongside BC Hydro, has launched a “pioneering pilot project” to support housing for the region’s rapidly rising population. In what is being described as a “Canadian first,” the new initiative from the Province and BC Hydro targets the electrification of multi-unit residential buildings. The project aims to utilize a smart […]