Pointing to a “noticeable decline compared to previous years,” Cleantech Group CEO Richard Youngman recently wondered whether Canada’s cleantech innovation pipeline has begun to lose momentum. “If so,” he said, “understanding the reasons behind this trend is critical.” Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, posited this month that Canada’s diminished showing on the […]
Svante Campaigns to Protect Winter Sports in Canada from Shifting Climate
Svante Technologies unveiled this week a collaboration with Speed Skating Canada. Headquartered in Vancouver, Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider that makes nano-engineered filters and modular machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions. Svante is partnering with Speed Skating Canada on a climate change awareness and education campaign, dubbed “Save […]
Cyclic Materials Secures Another $2M to Expand Its Recycling Tech Everywhere
An advanced recycling company targeting the critical minerals space has raised another $2 million in capital as the market for its innovative technology expands. Toronto’s Cyclic Materials, a firm building a circular supply chain for Rare Earth Elements, garnered the funds from InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of Jaguar Land Rover. The $2M builds on […]
Toronto’s Edgecom Secures Funding to Advance Energy Management Technology
A Toronto-based energy management software company this week closed a round of investment. Edgecom Energy recently announced the closing of “a significant investment.” The round was led by Toronto’s Greensky Ventures and included participation from ABB Electrification Ventures. The strategic funding is earmarked to support Edgecom’s expansion into new energy markets and accelerate the growth […]
Peloton Unveils Suite of Tech Tools with Aim to ‘Supercharge’ Alternative Energy Projects
Calgary’s Peloton has announced an expansion into the alternative energy sector. The provider of energy software solutions, established in the early 90’s, says its latest initiative “addresses the complexities of land agreement management for solar, wind, utilities, mining, geothermal, and carbon capture projects.” Peloton points out that renewable energies such as wind and solar demand sizeable […]
U.S. Cleantech CEO Wonders: Has Canada’s Innovation Pipeline Begun to Lose Momentum?
The 2025 edition of the Global Cleantech 100 list has been revealed. Since 2009 the annual ranking, hosted by San Francisco research firm Cleantech Group, identifies 100 private companies positioned to make impacts in the clean technology sector over the next few years. Canada, among those at the forefront of energy transitions aiming for “Net […]
From Oil Sands to Clean Energy: Alberta’s 2024 Wins
Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot Aims to Lower Energy Bills
A couple of months ago, Techcouver reported on an initiative from TELUS that aims to help customers save on energy bills. The launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the company. “With SmartEnergy, our goal is to empower Canadians with the best technology, devices, and information […]
$8M Investment Targets Clean Energy Projects in Remote B.C. Communities
British Columbia is home to more than 40 remote communities, primarily governed by First Nations, which remain unconnected to the province’s electricity grid. Currently, most of these communities depend on diesel generators for electricity. But as Canada reaches for lofty “Net Zero” goals, regional government is hoping to change that. Seven remote First Nations in […]
Midea Deepens Footprint in Canada Amid Push for Clean Energy Solutions
The world’s largest producer of major appliances is intensifying its presence in Canada as the country pushes for an ambitious “Net Zero” economy. China’s Midea, established in 1968, is a maker of smart home solutions and heat pump technologies, among other clean energy products. The manufacturing giant boasts 17 research and development centres in nearly as […]