The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced $1.25 million in non-dilutive investment in three innovative B.C. companies scaling solutions focused on low carbon hydrogen, carbon management, and low carbon synthetic fuels. Unilia Fuel Cells and Expander Technologies are both addressing the challenge of reducing carbon emissions in transportation. Burnaby’s Unilia is rolling […]
BC Hydro Sees Surge in Renewable Energy Proposals Amid Grid Expansion Efforts
BC Hydro has received an overwhelming response to its call for renewable power projects, reflecting growing interest in clean energy and its potential to drive job creation across British Columbia. The utility announced that it received 21 proposals from independent power producers, offering more than 9,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy annually—triple its initial […]
Canada Invests in Net Zero Atlantic to Support Clean Energy for Atlantic Canadians
Canada is developing and rolling out clean energy and clean technologies faster than ever before to create good-paying jobs, attract global investment in our economy, position Canada as the clean energy supplier of choice for our democratic allies and achieve our ambitious climate targets. By moving thoughtfully and strategically, Atlantic Canada is well positioned to […]
Wheaton Precious Metals Unveils $1M Future of Mining Challenge
Vancouver-headquartered Wheaton Precious Metals has launched the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award USD $1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology. The new initiative supports innovative technologies aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, improving efficiencies, and contributing to climate solutions, while ensuring key resources are responsibly available for future generations. “Mining […]
Women in Cleantech: RBC Accelerator’s New Cohort Paves the Way for a Sustainable Future
MaRS has announced the 10 entrepreneurs participating in the next cohort of the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator. The RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator helps women overcome challenges in the cleantech sector by providing a strong support system, collaboration opportunities, and essential tools for success. This two-year intensive program is designed to help women-led Canadian […]
Peak Power Launches Second Annual Future Cleantech Leader Bursary to Support STEM Students
Toronto’s Peak Power has announced their second annual bursary aimed at supporting STEM and Cleantech students at accredited Canadian institutions. The $1,500 Future Cleantech Leader bursary will be awarded to a deserving post-secondary student who demonstrates financial need, character, and passion for the field. The application deadline is October 15, 2024. Peak Power provides an […]
Brookfield Invests Over $1 Billion in Infinium to Boost Sustainable eFuels Production
Toronto-headquartered Brookfield Asset Management has announced a strategic funding partnership with Infinium, the world’s first producer of commercially available ultra-low carbon eFuels. Infinium eFuels—which includes eSAF, a next generation sustainable aviation fuel—can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% or more compared to today’s conventional fuels. Under the terms of the deal, Brookfield has […]
Nu:ionic Technologies and HybriGenix Partner to Develop Innovative Hydrogen Power Facility in Alberta
Fredericton’s Nu:ionic Technologies and Vancouver’s HybriGenix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on an innovative clean power and hydrogen production facility in Alberta. This collaboration aims to demonstrate a feasible and scalable approach for pre-combustion carbon capture, resulting in a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in electricity generation by utilizing hydrogen […]
Foresight 50 Showcase Returns in November: Early Bird Registration Now Open
The Foresight 50 Showcase returns to Vancouver in November and early bird registration is open. The two-day event will be the 4th annual Foresight 50 and promises to be the place to connect, invest in, and celebrate the most investible cleantech ventures in Canada. The Foresight 50 Celebration takes place on November 6th with investors, industry leaders, and government […]
Linde Invests $2 Billion in Canada’s Largest Clean Hydrogen Facility for Dow’s Path2Zero Project
Multinational chemical company Linde has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project. The company will invest more than $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta. Linde’s new on-site complex will use autothermal reforming, combined with […]