The City of Brampton has established a partnership with Zenobē, a global fleet electrification and battery storage specialist headquartered in the United Kingdom. Brampton announced this week that it has tapped London-based Zenobē, alongside Canada-based partners such as TD Securities, to launch a $4 billion initiative supporting the region’s transition to a lower-emissions economy. As […]
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Canadian Innovators Earn Recognition at Global Energy Show Canada 2025 Awards
The Global Energy Show Canada 2025, held in Calgary from June 10 to 12, spotlighted several clean energy and cleantech companies from across Canada. The awards program, which honoured leadership and sustainability in the energy sector, celebrated those who are driving the future of clean energy technology. Here’s a look at Canadian companies that earned […]
Ottawa Cleantech Developing Innovative Methods for Hydrogen Production
As Ontario advances hydrogen adoption, a company based out of the province is pushing toward the forefront of Canada’s clean energy transition by developing “groundbreaking hydrogen production technologies that have the potential to transform industries globally.” Ottawa’s CleanInnoGen Energy Solutions posits that the firm’s cleantech innovation could decarbonize key sectors in Canada and beyond while […]
Cyclic Materials to Launch North America’s First Rare Earth Recycling Centre in Kingston
Toronto-based cleantech innovator Cyclic Materials has announced a $34 million investment to establish North America’s first Centre of Excellence for rare earth element (REE) recycling in Kingston, Ontario. Slated to open in early 2026, the 140,000-square-foot facility will serve as the company’s industrial and innovation hub—combining full-scale commercial processing with advanced R&D to tackle one […]
7Gen CEO Honoured for Leadership in Industrial Software Innovation
Frans Tjallingii, CEO of Vancouver cleantech company 7Gen, has been named Industrial Software Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 McRock Industrial Software Awards, held this week at the McRock Symposium in Montreal. The award recognizes Tjallingii’s leadership in transforming 7Gen from an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure leasing company into a cutting-edge software platform for […]
Government Pours Additional $5M into Canada’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Project
Last year, provincial and federal governments joined forces to invest nearly $16 million into what is set to become the largest off-grid solar project in Canada. This week, an additional $4.9M in federal funding was announced to further support the project, which includes the construction of new access roads and paths, control and monitoring of […]
Ontario Hails Hydrogen as ‘Important’ Part of Province’s Clean Energy Mix Moving Forward
The Ontario government this week announced plans to expand the province’s hydrogen sector to help supply reliable clean energy to build new homes and support economic growth. Hydrogen technologies are uniquely suited to help fill gaps in the energy system that are too difficult or costly to solve through electrification alone, according to Sam Oosterhoff, […]
Energy Influencers Conference: Shaping the Future of Canada’s Energy Industry
A bold new initiative at the Global Energy Show Canada 2025, the Energy Influencers Conference brought together the next generation of energy leaders, seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. It took place in Calgary from June 10-12 and focused on blending technical expertise with forward-thinking discussions to tackle the future of energy. The conference was designed […]
SynBioBlox Aims to Turn Emissions into Aviation Fuel with AI-Designed Organisms
Edmonton-based SynBioBlox is using synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to transform industrial emissions into valuable products—starting with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company, led by CEO John McDougall, has developed its first “designer organism,” digitally engineered to convert greenhouse gases into usable materials. Unlike traditional carbon capture approaches, SynBioBlox uses biological systems customized through genomic […]
Lighthouse Energy Wins Amlamgog Microgrid Innovation Challenge
Lighthouse Energy, a Toronto-based cleantech startup, has been named the winner of the Amlamgog Microgrid Innovation Challenge, a collaborative initiative led by Foresight Canada and the Fort Folly First Nation (Amlamgog). The win marks a major step toward advancing Indigenous-led clean energy innovation in Atlantic Canada. Specializing in stabilizing electrical grids by harnessing unused renewable […]