Carbon removal developer CO280 took home the Gamechanger – Climate Leadership award at BC Tech’s 2026 Technology Impact Awards, leading a group of winners working across critical minerals, wildfire detection, and sustainable materials. Held October 29 at Parq Vancouver, the annual awards recognized 11 companies for achievements spanning business growth, innovation, and industry impact. Vancouver-based […]
Canada Backs EV Manufacturing While Delaying Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards
Ottawa and Ontario are committing new funding to electric vehicle manufacturing while postponing increases in vehicle emissions standards, pairing industrial investment with regulatory relief for automakers. The measures form part of an $8.7-billion action plan announced today by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to support steel, automotive and critical-mineral industries facing […]
Ottawa Commits $100M to Advance Nova Scotia Offshore Wind
The federal government has committed $100 million to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia, supporting the research and data collection needed to attract private investment and move the province’s Wind West initiative toward development. Announced by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, the funding will help lay the groundwork for offshore wind farms […]
Eleven Canadian Companies Named to 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch
Canada accounts for more than one-fifth of the companies on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch, with 11 ventures recognized for technologies spanning energy storage, geothermal power, industrial decarbonization, and wildfire response. Released today, the annual list highlights early-stage companies positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation. Selected through nominations and votes […]
NorthX’s Converge 2026 to Spotlight Climate Tech Commercialization
Turning climate technology breakthroughs into commercial projects will take centre stage at Converge 2026, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre on November 25. Hosted by NorthX, the gathering will bring together founders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry partners to examine the financing and policy decisions shaping Canada’s climate hard tech sector. This year’s event also […]
NorthX and BC Hydro Launch $5M Call for Grid Flexibility Solutions
NorthX Climate Tech and BC Hydro have launched a $5-million funding opportunity for Canadian companies developing technologies to help British Columbia manage growing electricity demand. The Call for Innovation: Capacity & Energy Solutions will support technologies that shift, reduce, store or better manage electricity use. Individual investments will typically range from $250,000 to $1.5 million, […]
B.C. Backs Mobile Clean-Energy System to Keep Emergency Aircraft Flying
Two British Columbia companies are teaming up to test a mobile clean-energy system designed to keep mission-critical aircraft operating when the electrical grid goes down. Abbotsford-based Fast Air will receive up to $1 million through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace to deploy a battery and solar power system developed by Richmond-based Holinova at Abbotsford International Airport. The […]
NorthX Invests $2.5 Million in Five Women-Led Climate Tech Ventures
NorthX Climate Tech is investing $2.5 million in five women-led British Columbia ventures developing technologies to cut emissions, reduce waste and protect critical infrastructure. The funding was awarded through NorthX’s Women in Climate Tech initiative, which aims to address the persistent funding gap faced by women founders while helping climate hard-tech companies progress from validation […]
Moment Energy Reaches FEOC Milestone as U.S. Tightens Battery Rules
Moment Energy has become the first battery energy storage system provider with non-Prohibited Foreign Entity status in North America to achieve full Foreign Entity of Concern compliance backed by a third-party legal review. The Vancouver cleantech company said the review covered its new U.S.-focused battery energy storage system, as well as Moment’s corporate ownership, effective […]
Energy Disruptors Adds Arlene Dickinson and Mayor Jeromy Farkas to 2026 Summit
Energy Disruptors: UNITE has added entrepreneur and venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas to its 2026 speaker lineup. Taking place September 28–29 at Calgary’s BMO Centre, the global energy leadership summit will bring together founders, investors, policymakers and executives to examine the forces reshaping energy systems and the wider economy. Dickinson, Founder […]