Cleantech Group has released its 2026 Global Cleantech 100, recognizing companies positioned to deliver solutions that support a cleaner, more resilient global economy. Now in its 17th year, the annual list highlights innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from industrial decarbonization and clean energy systems to critical minerals and digital infrastructure. Following a […]
10 Canadian Clean Energy Startups to Watch in 2026
Canada’s clean energy sector is entering a pivotal moment. As 2026 approaches, a new wave of startups is moving beyond pilots and demonstrations toward commercial-scale deployment across some of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries. From cement, steel, and oil and gas to hydrogen, energy storage, and carbon dioxide removal, the emphasis is shifting from experimentation […]
Help Shape Our 2026 Clean Energy Startup List
It’s that time of year again — and we need your help. In about a month, CleanEnergy.ca will be publishing the 2026 edition of our 10 Canadian Clean Energy Startups to Watch list, and we’d love your suggestions. Whether you’re an angel investor, venture capitalist, founder, or just someone emotionally invested in the Canadian clean energy ecosystem, you’ve […]
NorthX Invests $3.4M in Four Canadian Carbon Removal Ventures
At the IEA’s 2025 Energy Innovation Forum today, NorthX Climate Tech announced $3.4 million in new investments for four Canadian carbon removal ventures—CarbonRun, Skyrenu Technologies, NULIFE Greentech, and pHathom Technologies—joined by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson. Meanwhile, one of NorthX’s earliest carbon removal investments, Arca Climate, announced a major milestone: a 10-year […]
Solenery Simplifies Canada’s Path to Clean Energy
Canada’s clean energy transition hinges not only on policy and technology, but on the everyday decisions of households and businesses. Yet for many Canadians, the path to installing solar panels or adopting other net-zero solutions remains unclear, with questions about cost, incentives, and trusted providers often stalling progress. That’s where Solenery comes in. Founded by […]
Strengthening Canada’s Tech Sector for a Climate-Resilient Future
Climate change is no longer a distant concern—it is already reshaping Canada’s weather patterns, driving extreme events, and creating new uncertainties for businesses. For the country’s technology sector, the stakes are high. Energy-intensive data centres, global supply chains, and sprawling digital infrastructure leave tech companies exposed to both physical risks and evolving regulatory pressures. Yet […]
New Report Positions BC as Global Leader in Biocarbon
British Columbia could be at the forefront of a new wave in climate solutions, according to a new report released today by NorthX Climate Tech. Titled Biocarbon Rising: From Concept to Commercialization, the study outlines how BC can turn its natural and industrial strengths into global leadership in the emerging biocarbon economy. Developed in partnership […]
Why Critical Minerals Are the Cornerstone of Climate Tech
As the global race to decarbonize intensifies, access to critical minerals has moved from a niche concern to a defining issue for national security, industrial policy, and climate innovation.
Three Canadian Climate CEOs on What It Really Takes to Scale
At Web Summit Vancouver, leaders from Moment Energy, CLIR Renewables, and Santevia shared candid insights on the hard road to growth. In a packed session at Web Summit Vancouver’s Climate Innovation Zone, three Canadian cleantech CEOs opened up about what it truly takes to scale a climate-focused company in today’s market. Hosted by Foresight Canada […]
Rethinking Mining: From Dirty Past to Digital Future
Canadian leaders at Web Summit say tech is transforming how—and where—we mine the metals that power the clean economy. At the Web Summit Vancouver panel titled “Striking Gold in the Global Minerals Race,” three industry leaders made the case that the future of mining lies not in brute force extraction, but in precision, transparency, and […]