Currently, more than 60 minerals and metals are produced by over 200 mines across the country. The Government of Canada says it is investing to put “mineral wealth to work.” Leveraging geology, talent, and partnerships with industry, the federal government is aiming to build an “end-to-end value chain.” At the Prospectors and Developers Association of […]
CIB Loans $200M to Support Major Wind Power Project in Nova Scotia
The Canada Infrastructure Bank is loaning more than $200 million to Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane in order to support the development of a wind power farm in Nova Scotia. The project, which is eligible for the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit for up to 30% of capital costs, will see more than 30 […]
HydroGraph Clean Power Achieves ‘Key Milestones’ to Expand Market Reach
Vancouver’s HydroGraph Clean Power this week announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has issued regulatory clearances. The B.C. clean-tech also garnered clearances in Europe and the United Kingdom. “Securing regulatory clearances in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union represents three key milestones for HydroGraph that meaningfully expand our commercial […]
First Hydrogen and RoboticsCo Collaborate to Innovate Electric Vehicle Tech
A Canadian clean energy company is investing in and collaborating with a robotics innovator to advance lower-emissions vehicles through robotics technologies. Founded in 2007 as Pure Extraction, Vancouver’s First Hydrogen rebranded in 2021 and now trades publicly under the ticker FHYD as a maker of road-legal hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles. The B.C. firm announced that […]
Cleantech Investment of $28M Targets a Secure Energy Future with Lower Emissions
The Alberta government is investing $28 million into six projects aimed at strengthening the region’s energy future. These projects will advance technologies that help reduce emissions, improve the energy sector’s environmental performance, strengthen Alberta’s competitiveness, and create jobs, according to a statement. Alberta is “increasing energy production and protecting the environment at the same time,” […]
Energy Tech Innovator Aegis Collaborates on Quantum, Nuclear Fronts
Aegis Critical Energy Defence is partnering with a slew of other firms to launch a collaborative product. The energy technology company targets residential, commercial, and utility-scale energy storage with AI-driven solutions, and also offers quantum-level cybersecurity services. Battery Energy Storage System innovation is being worked on by Vancouver-based Aegis alongside partners like Montreal’s Quantum eMotion, […]
Alberta Startup Expands Low-Carbon, Fire-Resistant Building Materials to US Markets
Back in 2023, Calgary.tech reported on ZS2 Technologies, an innovator of building materials developing low-carbon construction systems designed for fire resistance and climate resilience. Data from the International Energy Agency suggests that the construction industry is responsible for up to 40% of global C02 emissions, while the element of fire is always a potential home […]
Plastics Recycling Innovator Sustane Unveils ‘Significant Milestones’ in Nova Scotia
Sustane Technologies this week announced “significant project milestones.” Sustane’s proprietary technology transforms plastics destined for landfills or incineration into virgin-quality feedstock suitable for use in chemical production. The Nova Scotia company revealed “continued progress toward expanded plastics recycling capacity and operational scale” through advances at its facility in Chester. This includes the delivery of Quebec-based […]
Canadian Cleantech Collaboration Targets Mining Industry at ‘Critical Juncture’
A new Canadian cleantech partnership targets growth in biomining, an technology which uses microorganisms to extract valuable metals from ores, mine waste, and other industrial processes. Supported by an investment of up to $1 million over three years, the strategic collaboration between Genome BC and the University of British Columbia’s Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals […]
Foresight Canada Reveals the Winter Cohort of Cleantech Export Venture Program
As shifting trade policies and tariffs create challenges for Canadian companies, Foresight posits has never been more critical for smaller businesses to adapt supply chains and expand into new markets. The organization’s Cleantech Export Venture Program is four weeks of fast-track curriculum designed to equip cleantech ventures with the knowledge and tools needed to identify […]