The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute (NHRI) has been named the winner of the Biomass Recovery Challenge, a cleantech initiative funded by the New Brunswick Innovation Fund (NBIF) and coordinated by Foresight Canada in partnership with Groupe Savoie. The win marks the beginning of a 12-month pilot project between NHRI and Groupe Savoie to develop and […]
Corinex Secures $42M to Modernize Power Grids
Vancouver-based Corinex, a global leader in broadband over power lines (BPL) technology, has secured a $42 million investment to accelerate its expansion in delivering real-time grid flexibility and visibility solutions. The funding round is led by U.K.-based Energy Growth Momentum and joined by Spanish investment firms Suma Capital and Adara Ventures. The capital will support Corinex’s mission to […]
Picketa Systems Wins Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge for Agtech Innovation
In a significant step forward for sustainable agriculture, Foresight Canada and the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) have named Picketa Systems as the winner of the Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge. The Fredericton-based agtech startup impressed judges with its proprietary LENS technology, which delivers real-time, data-driven analysis of plant and soil health to help farmers improve crop yields, […]
Canadian Hydrogen Convention Returns to Edmonton with Global Focus
The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is set to return to the Edmonton Convention Centre from April 22 to 24, 2025, marking its fourth year as Canada’s largest hydrogen exhibition and conference. More than 10,000 attendees are expected to gather for the three-day event, which serves as a crucial meeting point for senior leaders from government, industry, […]
Foresight Announces Finalists for 2025 Atlantic Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Atlantic Cleantech Awards, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation across Canada’s East Coast. The annual awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the region’s leadership in sustainable innovation and clean technology advancements. This year’s awards feature finalists in five categories: Adopter of the Year Recognizing organizations that […]
Clean Building Tech Offers Canada a Path to Lower Emissions and Economic Growth
Buildings and construction are responsible for 13% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizing this sector presents not only significant challenges, but also transformative economic opportunities. To meet climate goals, there’s an urgent need to invest in the research, development, and commercialization of clean technologies in the built environment. Encouragingly, momentum is building: a growing number […]
Siemens to Open Global AI Battery R&D Hub in Ontario with $150M Investment
Siemens is making a major bet on Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector, announcing a $150 million investment over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production. The new center, headquartered at Siemens Canada’s Oakville offices and extending to facilities in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, will […]
CICE and B.C. Universities Launch Climate Venture Funding Program
In a move to supercharge cleantech innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a new partnership with university entrepreneurship programs across the province. The 2025 University Call for Innovation aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of climate solutions by offering early-stage ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Ventures nominated by their respective university […]
Hypercharge to Bring Bidirectional EV Chargers to Canada via XCharge Partnership
Vancouver’s Hypercharge Networks is teaming up with XCharge North America to bring advanced EV charging technology to Canada, marking a major step forward for the country’s charging infrastructure. Through a newly announced strategic partnership, Hypercharge will distribute XCharge NA’s GridLink chargers—bidirectional, battery-integrated fast chargers—to automotive dealerships and commercial customers in British Columbia and Ontario. The move expands […]
Five Canadian Companies Named to TIME’s Top Cleantech List
Canada is making waves in cleantech, with five homegrown innovators—spanning AI-powered freight, battery recycling, and geothermal energy—earning spots on TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of the World’s Top Cleantech Companies of 2025. As governments and industries worldwide scramble to decarbonize, TIME, in partnership with global data firm Statista, evaluated over 8,000 companies developing products, services, or […]