As wildfire risk intensifies across North America, NorthX Climate Tech is doubling down on solutions aimed at prevention, detection, and response, announcing $2.2 million in follow-on investments into three British Columbia–based companies: CRWN.ai, Nova, and Skyward Wildfire Technologies. The funding targets technologies already being deployed in real-world conditions, with a focus on protecting communities, energy […]
Indigenous-Led BECCS Project Secures Microsoft Deal
A major Indigenous-led carbon removal project in Saskatchewan has secured a long-term agreement with Microsoft, marking a significant step forward for Canada’s carbon capture and clean energy sector. Svante and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) announced that North Star Carbon Solutions will deliver 626,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over 15 […]
NorthX Climate Tech Maps Role for Drop-In Fuels in BC
A new report from NorthX Climate Tech explores how low carbon drop-in fuels could help close key gaps in British Columbia’s energy transition, particularly in sectors where electrification remains difficult. Developed in collaboration with The Transition Accelerator, Fueling the Future: Scaling Low Carbon Drop-in Fuels in BC combines market modelling and techno-economic analysis to assess […]
Ballard Signs Major Hydrogen Bus Deal
Vancouver’s Ballard Power Systems has signed a significant commercial agreement with bus manufacturer New Flyer to supply 500 hydrogen fuel cell engines, marking one of the largest fuel cell procurement deals in the global transit sector. The agreement covers Ballard’s FCmove®-HD+ fuel cell engines, representing 50 megawatts of generating capacity. Deliveries will begin in 2026 […]
National Cleantech Awards Finalists Unveiled
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the inaugural Canadian Cleantech Awards, marking the first national program to recognize ventures, adopters, and ecosystem leaders accelerating the country’s transition to a net-zero economy. The awards spotlight excellence across categories central to sustainable economic growth, including Venture of the Year, Adopter of the Year, and Cleantech Champion […]
New Coalition Aims to Mobilize $100M for Carbon Removal
Canada’s carbon removal sector received a coordinated boost today with the launch of the Advance Carbon Removal Coalition (ACR) on Carbon Removal Day 2026. An initiative of Carbon Removal Canada, ACR aims to mobilize $100 million in new support for Canadian carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects by 2030, spanning credit purchases, investments, and project finance. […]
Wheaton Awards $1M to Water Tech Startup
Vancouver-based Wheaton Precious Metals has awarded USD $1 million to New York cleantech startup Cetos Water, recognizing a wastewater treatment technology designed to address one of mining’s most pressing operational constraints: water. Cetos Water was named the winner of Wheaton’s second annual Future of Mining Challenge, which this year focused on sustainable water management solutions. […]
Ottawa Backs E3 Lithium’s Clearwater Project
Canada is deepening its commitment to domestic critical mineral production, with E3 Lithium conditionally approved for up to $36.5 million in non-repayable funding to accelerate its Clearwater Project in Alberta. The funding, delivered through the Government of Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative, will support 75% of a $48 million program to complete Phase 3 of E3’s […]
Moment Strengthens Second-Life Battery Platform
Second-life EV batteries are emerging as a critical tool in the clean energy transition — and Moment Energy is reinforcing its scientific leadership to accelerate deployment. The Vancouver-based company has appointed Dr. Kandler Smith as Technical Fellow and Dorian West, former Tesla engineering leader, as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its battery energy storage systems (BESS) […]
Climeworks Opens Canadian Headquarters in Calgary
Swiss carbon removal company Climeworks is planting roots in Alberta, establishing its Canadian headquarters at Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre (ETC) as it prepares to test and scale direct air capture technology in cold-weather conditions. Several employees are already working from the downtown innovation hub, with additional hiring planned locally in the coming months. Climeworks says […]