The future of Canadian industry will be on stage in Calgary this October, when CEOs from seven of the most funded Canadian cleantech companies ever appear at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024. Keynote presentations will come from the following leaders: John Redfern – President and CEO of Eavor Greg Twinney – CEO of General Fusion Amanda Hall – […]
E3 Lithium Advances Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate Production
Calgary-based E3 Lithium, a leader in Canadian lithium production, has successfully commissioned its demonstration-scale carbonate conversion reactors, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to establish a reliable lithium production facility in Alberta. The reactors enable the company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate using equipment that mirrors commercial systems, though on a smaller scale. The […]
Cyclic Materials Closes $53M Series B to Expand Rare Earth Recycling Operations
Toronto-based Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company focused on creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, has successfully closed an oversubscribed USD $53 million Series B equity round. This latest funding, led by ArcTern Ventures, brings the company’s total equity raised to over USD $83 million. New investors […]
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Open Canada’s First Low-Carbon Fuel Plant in Nova Scotia
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada alongside Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), have officially opened Canada’s first low-carbon fuel plant. The $10-million facility, located at Lafarge Canada’s Brookfield Cement Plant in Nova Scotia, marks a significant advancement in sustainable construction and clean energy technology. The federal government’s Energy Innovation Program (EIP) contributed $3.53 million to the project, […]
Ayrton Energy Secures $6.8M Seed Financing to Scale Clean Hydrogen Technology
Calgary-based Ayrton Energy, a developer of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology, has raised USD $6.8 million in seed financing to advance its innovative approach to delivering clean hydrogen. The funding round was led by Clean Energy Ventures and BDC Capital’s investment arm, with contributions from Antares Ventures, EPS Ventures, SOSV, the51, and UCeed Investment […]
Energy Tech Startup PrePad Joins Chevron’s Catalyst Program
PrePad, a Calgary-based cloud-based SaaS startup specializing in oil and gas drilling and completions time and cost estimation, has been selected for Chevron Technology Ventures’ (CTV) prestigious Catalyst Program. The program, aimed at accelerating technology innovation and sustainability within the energy sector, is highly competitive. Since its launch in 2017, PrePad is one of a […]
Kingston’s UNDO Partners with Microsoft to Advance Carbon Removal Science
Kingston-based carbon dioxide removal developer, UNDO, has announced a new partnership with Microsoft to advance enhanced rock weathering (ERW) carbon removal techniques. The agreement aims to remove 15,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere, while funding critical scientific research in the field, supporting Microsoft’s pledge to be carbon-negative by 2030. This builds on a previous […]
From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar
Simon Angus’ journey to founding Open Waters Solar is as unconventional as it is inspiring. What began as a personal sailing project has now evolved into a company on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel generators in the marine and transportation industries. With the support of a recent $450,000 grant from […]
Cleantech Startups TIMEZYX and VulcanX Shine at New Ventures BC Competition
TIMEZYX has won the top prize in the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. In addition to taking home the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize, the Vancouver startup earns the distinction as the province’s top startup. Founded by Kamyab Zandi and Adele Khavari, TIMEZYX is a cleantech startup providing real-time digital twin technology to […]
Canada Announces $60 Million Investment to Boost Critical Mineral Infrastructure
In a strategic move to enhance Canada’s position in the global clean energy market, the federal government has announced up to $60 million in funding for two critical mineral infrastructure projects in British Columbia and the Yukon. These investments aim to advance the country’s mineral production capabilities, which are essential for the transition to a […]