Cleantech Group has released its 2026 Global Cleantech 100, recognizing companies positioned to deliver solutions that support a cleaner, more resilient global economy.
Now in its 17th year, the annual list highlights innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from industrial decarbonization and clean energy systems to critical minerals and digital infrastructure.
Following a year marked by geopolitical volatility and shifting economic signals, the global cleantech ecosystem enters 2026 with slightly greater certainty, but intensifying competition. Growth is increasingly concentrating around two dominant themes: AI-enabled infrastructure and critical minerals, reflecting rising demand for scalable, capital-efficient technologies that support energy transition, supply-chain security, and grid resilience.
This year, nine Canadian companies were named to the 2026 Global Cleantech 100, underscoring Canada’s continued strength in carbon removal, energy systems, advanced materials, and industrial efficiency.
Several of the Canadian companies operate at the intersection of carbon management and industrial decarbonization. Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling develops processes that capture and reuse carbon emissions from industrial waste to produce low-carbon cement and other materials. Vancouver-based CO280 Solutions is developing large-scale projects focused on delivering permanent, affordable carbon dioxide removal, while Halifax-headquartered Planetary is advancing ocean alkalinity enhancement to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Canada’s presence on the list also reflects growing momentum in energy systems and storage. Calgary-based Eavor is developing closed-loop, conduction-only geothermal energy systems designed to deliver reliable, zero-emissions baseload power. Vancouver-based Moment Energy partners with automakers to repurpose end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into energy-storage systems for industrial, commercial, and microgrid applications.
“This recognition reflects a broader shift in the energy storage market where second-life EV batteries are increasingly seen as a scalable and commercially viable solution,” said Edward Chiang, CEO of Moment Energy. “As energy demand accelerates and supply chains tighten, Moment Energy is proving that repurposed EV batteries can deliver reliable storage at scale, while creating a more secure and efficient pathway for critical battery materials.”
In the critical minerals and materials category, Vancouver-based Mangrove Lithium is focused on improving lithium production by optimizing the extraction phase through an electrochemical process that converts impure rock extracts into battery-grade lithium hydroxide. Kingston-based Cyclic Materials has developed a proprietary recycling process to recover rare earth elements from end-of-life products, enabling the production of new permanent magnets.
Digital and AI-enabled infrastructure also features prominently. Toronto-based Augmenta applies artificial intelligence to building design, improving construction efficiency while reducing material waste and energy use. Victoria-based Pani Energy provides a cloud-based machine-learning platform that helps operators improve the efficiency and performance of industrial and municipal water treatment facilities.
Canada’s showing in the 2026 Global Cleantech 100 matches last year’s total of nine companies, suggesting continued depth in the country’s cleantech pipeline even as global competition intensifies. As capital and policy increasingly focus on scalable climate solutions, the list highlights where Canadian innovators are aligning with global demand—and where the next phase of cleantech growth is taking shape.