This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
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DEEP Earth Energy and SLB Partner to Develop Canada’s First Next-Generation Geothermal Project
DEEP Earth Energy Production (DEEP) has teamed up with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to develop Canada’s first next-generation geothermal project in southeast Saskatchewan. With the feasibility phase now complete, the project is set to produce up to 30 MW of emissions-free power once its first two phases are finished, marking a key […]
Foresight Canada Launches Advisory Board to Drive Cleantech Adoption
Foresight Canada has announced the formation of the Cleantech Adoption Platform (CAP) Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate the deployment of vetted sustainable technologies across Canadian municipalities and organizations. The advisory board will provide critical guidance as Foresight prepares to launch the Cleantech Adoption Platform later this year, creating a streamlined pathway for […]
Foresight Canada and econext Launch Clean Energy Innovation Challenge for Newfoundland and Labrador
Foresight Canada, in collaboration with econext, has unveiled the Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at advancing technology solutions that reduce maintenance costs and enhance the operational performance of remote clean energy infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The challenge seeks innovative solutions for the province’s key energy assets, including wind […]
CICE Announces Call for Innovation, Offering Non-Dilutive Investments for Groundbreaking Projects
British Columbia’s innovators in the energy and climate technology sectors are invited to apply for the B.C. Centre for Innovation in Clean Energy (CICE)’s February 2025 Call for Innovation. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough solutions in energy and climate technologies with non-dilutive investments. The program will prioritize projects aligned with […]
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Expands Clean Energy Siting Program
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has announced a significant expansion of its small modular reactor (SMR) siting invitation program, broadening its scope to support a wider range of clean energy technologies. The newly rebranded Clean Energy Siting Program will now accommodate projects beyond nuclear fission-based SMRs, including fusion energy, hydrogen production, battery storage, and clean fuel […]
SkyFire Energy Powers 10MW of Solar Across Alberta Homes
Calgary-based SkyFire Energy has reached a major milestone, surpassing 10 MegaWatts (MW) of installed solar power across nearly 60 Alberta communities in partnership with homebuilder Jayman BUILT. The achievement marks a significant step in Alberta’s renewable energy transition, with SkyFire bringing its expertise to nearly 4,000 homes since 2018. As a Certified B Corporation with […]
Canada Cracks Top 10 in Clean Energy Investments with $35B Surge
Canada’s investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure soared by 19% in 2024, reaching $35 billion (USD), according to BloombergNEF’s Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025 report. This surge propelled Canada into the top 10 global investors in clean electricity and electrification for the first time, ranking 8th overall. The milestone comes amid record-breaking global investment […]
Li-Cycle Strikes Exclusive Battery Recycling Deal with Luxury Automaker in Germany
Toronto’s Li-Cycle., a global leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery, has signed an exclusive agreement with a major luxury auto manufacturer to recycle lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap at its Germany Spoke facility. The high-performance electric vehicle (EV) OEM, which remains unnamed, will supply Li-Cycle’s German operations with battery scrap directly from within the country. The […]
Five Cleantechs from Across Canada Making an Early Splash in 2025
Pointing to a “noticeable decline compared to previous years,” Cleantech Group CEO Richard Youngman recently wondered whether Canada’s cleantech innovation pipeline has begun to lose momentum. “If so,” he said, “understanding the reasons behind this trend is critical.” Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, posited this month that Canada’s diminished showing on the […]