Nova Scotia-based Sustane Technologies has signed a long-term offtake agreement with global chemical giant BASF to supply premium recycled plastic feedstock from its Chester facility, a move that significantly advances Canada’s role in the global circular economy for plastics. The agreement builds on an ongoing collaboration between the two companies, and will see BASF purchase […]
Xatoms Raises $3M to Scale AI-Driven Water Purification Technology
Toronto-based cleantech startup Xatoms has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to advance its solar-powered water purification technology that combines artificial intelligence and quantum chemistry to tackle global water challenges. The round includes $2 million in venture capital, led by Quantacet—Canada’s foremost quantum-focused VC firm—and $1 million in cumulative non-dilutive funding. Other participants in the […]
Foresight Releases Sector Reports to Boost BC Cleantech Exports
Foresight Canada has released a new series of export-focused studies spotlighting the global potential of British Columbia’s cleantech sectors. The four-part series outlines pathways for BC companies to expand their international reach across water, mining, the forest bioeconomy, and clean transportation—sectors where the province has strong innovation ecosystems and growing global relevance. Each report identifies […]
Final Days to Apply: Foresight 50 Deadline is June 30
Time is running out to apply for Foresight Canada’s fifth annual Foresight 50, a prestigious program spotlighting 50 of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures. With just days left before the June 30 deadline, Foresight is calling on cleantech innovators to seize this opportunity to gain national recognition and connect with a global network of investors. […]
HTEC Honoured with National Fleet Safety Award for Hydrogen Transport Operations
HTEC has received national recognition for its commitment to safety and operational excellence, earning the 2025 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) & Aviva Fleet Safety Award in the Small Fleet category. The annual award, presented by the PMTC in partnership with Aviva Canada, celebrates private fleets that go above and beyond National Safety […]
AppDirect Acquires DNE Resources, Expands Deeper Into Canadian Energy Market
AppDirect has acquired DNE Resources, a Montreal-based energy broker and one of Canada’s largest energy management firms, in a strategic move to broaden its footprint across North America’s deregulated energy markets. The deal follows AppDirect’s recent acquisition of Broker Online Exchange (BOX), the leading retail energy network in the U.S., reinforcing the San Francisco–based company’s […]
Carbon Upcycling Raises $26.6M to Advance Low-Carbon Cement Innovation
Calgary-based cleantech company Carbon Upcycling has raised $26.6 million to scale its breakthrough carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology aimed at slashing emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries: cement manufacturing. The investment round was led by Chicago-based Builders Vision, a mission-driven firm that backs transformative innovations in sustainable food, agriculture, and infrastructure. […]
Docuseries Highlights BC CleanTech Innovators Tackling Climate and Economic Challenges
Foresight Canada has launched a new three-part docuseries spotlighting British Columbia–based cleantech ventures that are tackling some of the province’s most urgent climate and economic issues. Produced through the British Columbia Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN), the series follows three companies—Fuse Power Management, Rohe Homes, and Tersa Earth—each addressing critical challenges ranging from water treatment […]
pH7 Technologies Prevents 2,800 Tonnes of CO2 with Green Metal Recovery
Canadian cleantech innovator pH7 Technologies has recovered over 3,000 troy ounces of platinum equivalent metals (PtEq) by processing 250 tonnes of end-of-life materials at its Vancouver facility—averting 2,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the process. That’s the equivalent of taking 621 cars off the road for a year. The Vancouver company’s closed-loop hydrometallurgical platform also […]
Cyclic Materials to Launch North America’s First Rare Earth Recycling Centre in Kingston
Toronto-based cleantech innovator Cyclic Materials has announced a $34 million investment to establish North America’s first Centre of Excellence for rare earth element (REE) recycling in Kingston, Ontario. Slated to open in early 2026, the 140,000-square-foot facility will serve as the company’s industrial and innovation hub—combining full-scale commercial processing with advanced R&D to tackle one […]