NorthX Climate Tech today announced the appointment of Ka-Hay Law as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), strengthening the organization’s investment leadership as it works to accelerate the commercialization of climate technologies critical to British Columbia and Canada’s industrial and economic future. The appointment comes as NorthX sharpens its focus on moving climate innovations from demonstration into […]
BC Forest Report Says Waste Wood Could Deliver Jobs, Revenue, and Climate Benefits
British Columbia’s forest sector is facing a pivotal moment. Harvest levels have fallen to 32 million cubic metres and mill closures are mounting, putting thousands of jobs at risk. A new report argues the solution is hiding in plain sight: damaged and waste fibre left on the landscape. The BC Forest Leadership Report, supported by […]
Moment Energy CEO Edward Chiang Named Climate Tech Founder of 2025
Edward Chiang, co-founder and CEO of Vancouver-based Moment Energy, has been named Fasken’s 2025 Climate Tech Founder of the Year, recognizing his leadership in advancing second-life EV battery innovation across North America. Presented at MaRS Discovery District’s Climate Impact Summit, the award honours Canadian founders delivering scalable, market-ready solutions to the climate crisis. Chiang’s recognition […]
Foresight Launches National Canadian Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada is building on the momentum of its British Columbia, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards with its most ambitious initiative yet: the Canadian Cleantech Awards. The new national event will recognize innovators, adopters, funders, and supporters driving clean technology progress across the country, while continuing to highlight regional achievements. It marks a major […]
NorthX Commits $2M to BC Climate Innovation
NorthX Climate Tech has announced $2 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of climate hard-tech solutions across British Columbia, reinforcing its role as one of Canada’s most active climate-tech investors. Revealed during opening remarks at the Converge 2025 conference, CEO Sarah Goodman outlined a dual investment strategy: backing new scientific breakthroughs […]
Moment Energy Raises $5M for Expansion
Vancouver-based Moment Energy has secured $5 million in growth financing from TD Innovation Partners, signaling strong support for one of North America’s emerging leaders in EV battery repurposing and clean energy storage. The investment from TD Innovation Partners (TDIP)—TD Bank’s innovation banking arm—reflects rising institutional backing for Canadian cleantech companies building the infrastructure needed for […]
Foresight Launches Tailored Upskilling Program to Strengthen Canada’s Cleantech Workforce
Foresight has introduced a new employer-focused Upskilling Program designed to help Canadian organizations equip their teams with the skills needed for a cleaner, more innovative economy. Offered on a recurring basis, the program delivers customized training aligned with real industry needs, from advanced manufacturing and sustainability to emerging clean technologies. Developed in partnership with employers […]
NorthX Invests $1M in Two BC-Based Industrial Decarbonization Technologies
NorthX Climate Tech is doubling down on industrial decarbonization in British Columbia, announcing $1 million in non-dilutive funding for two homegrown companies developing breakthrough solutions for renewable gas production and low-energy mining. The non-profit investor is backing Vertogen Technologies and Rockburst Technology, reflecting BC’s push to cut emissions in its hardest-to-abate sectors—waste, mining, and heavy […]
Foresight Canada Unveils 2025 Foresight 50: A Snapshot of Cleantech Excellence
Canadian cleantech continues to accelerate toward global leadership. In Calgary last night, Foresight Canada revealed its 5th annual Foresight 50, a list of the nation’s most investible and impactful cleantech ventures. The 2025 cohort is the first in the competition’s history composed entirely of new honourees — a signal of just how deep and dynamic […]
Vancouver’s CURA Emerges from Stealth to Decarbonize Cement
A new Canadian climatetech startup is taking aim at one of the world’s toughest carbon challenges: cement production, a sector responsible for more than 8% of global CO₂ emissions—roughly equal to all passenger vehicles on the planet. Vancouver-based CURA has emerged from stealth with an electrochemical process that can cut cement emissions by up to […]