Nanoprecise Sci Corp has secured a Series C round of financing, the Canadian cleantech revealed this week. The Edmonton-based cleantech innovator announced a $38 million round. The sizeable Series C was co-led by Yaletown Partners and BDC’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, according to a statement from the firm, in addition to participation from Export Development […]
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BC Cleantech Awards Spotlight a Growing Climate Innovation Ecosystem
British Columbia’s thriving clean technology sector took centre stage last night as Foresight Canada celebrated the winners of the fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards at a sold-out event in Vancouver. The awards recognize the people and organizations turning bold climate ambitions into real-world solutions—from startup breakthroughs and scaleup growth to municipal innovation and funding leadership. […]
CICE and B.C. Universities Launch Climate Venture Funding Program
In a move to supercharge cleantech innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a new partnership with university entrepreneurship programs across the province. The 2025 University Call for Innovation aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of climate solutions by offering early-stage ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Ventures nominated by their respective university […]
Hypercharge to Bring Bidirectional EV Chargers to Canada via XCharge Partnership
Vancouver’s Hypercharge Networks is teaming up with XCharge North America to bring advanced EV charging technology to Canada, marking a major step forward for the country’s charging infrastructure. Through a newly announced strategic partnership, Hypercharge will distribute XCharge NA’s GridLink chargers—bidirectional, battery-integrated fast chargers—to automotive dealerships and commercial customers in British Columbia and Ontario. The move expands […]
Five Canadian Companies Named to TIME’s Top Cleantech List
Canada is making waves in cleantech, with five homegrown innovators—spanning AI-powered freight, battery recycling, and geothermal energy—earning spots on TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of the World’s Top Cleantech Companies of 2025. As governments and industries worldwide scramble to decarbonize, TIME, in partnership with global data firm Statista, evaluated over 8,000 companies developing products, services, or […]
Calgary’s Clean Tech Momentum Grows with New Federal Support
Calgary’s leadership in clean technology innovation just received a major boost. Last week, the federal government announced over $8.3 million in funding for 13 Alberta-based initiatives, with two cornerstone investments aimed squarely at advancing Calgary’s role in the energy transition. The Energy Transition Centre in downtown Calgary—a hub for clean tech startups, researchers, and some […]
Government Invests $150 Million into 38 Clean Energy Projects Across Canada
The Government of Canada stated this month that it is “taking bold action to strengthen communities by addressing the impacts of climate change.” Canada’s federal administration says industrial carbon pricing is a “foundational element” of the government’s plan to protect the environment and build a competitive and sovereign economy. In this vein, Canada recently announced […]
Federal Government Invests $67M to Equip 30,000 Canadians with Clean Energy Skills
Decarbonization is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create skilled jobs, grow the economy, and lower emissions, according to a recent statement from the federal government. In response, Canada has revealed nearly $70 million in investments targeting the nation’s shift to cleaner energy. The $67M investment will be spread across 10 projects, upskilling nearly 30,000 workers in […]
Are Net-Zero Homes Possible? Tooketree Raises Bar for Clean Construction in Canada
Construction is responsible for about 40% of CO2 emissions globally, according to data from the United Nations. And once a house is built, heating and cooling account one’s home in Canada can account for up to two-thirds of utility costs. If Canada ever wants achieve its stated net-zero goals, addressing the hefty climate footprint of […]
Canada Invests $49M in HTEC to Boost Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure
Canada is reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy with a major investment in hydrogen fuel infrastructure. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced today that the federal government is investing $49 million in HTEC through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support a large-scale hydrogen liquefaction facility in […]