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 […]
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Vancouver’s Miru Partners with Glaston to Scale Smart Window Technology
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies is partnering with Finnish glass technology leader Glaston to accelerate the development and production of its next-generation dynamic electrochromic windows. Miru’s energy-efficient “eWindows” use electricity to adjust tint levels, optimizing natural light while reducing heat gain and glare, with potential to lower building energy use by 20% and extend electric vehicle […]
Mangrove Lithium Secures $35M to Kickstart Canada’s First Refining Plant
Mangrove Lithium, a pioneering Canadian lithium conversion company, has announced a $35 million financing round to kickstart construction of North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility. Located in Delta, British Columbia, the state-of-the-art plant is expected to produce battery-grade lithium sufficient to power 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually by late 2025. This project marks a […]
Wal van Lierop and Svante Recognized for Cleantech Excellence
At the opening night of Cleantech Forum North America, Cleantech Group honored eight outstanding visionaries advancing sustainable innovation at an awards dinner. Among the honorees were seven companies featured in the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 list, recognized for their innovative contributions toward achieving net-zero goals, alongside two individual awards celebrating lifelong dedication to cleantech innovation. […]
Svante Campaigns to Protect Winter Sports in Canada from Shifting Climate
Svante Technologies unveiled this week a collaboration with Speed Skating Canada. Headquartered in Vancouver, Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider that makes nano-engineered filters and modular machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions. Svante is partnering with Speed Skating Canada on a climate change awareness and education campaign, dubbed “Save […]
Cyclic Materials Secures Another $2M to Expand Its Recycling Tech Everywhere
An advanced recycling company targeting the critical minerals space has raised another $2 million in capital as the market for its innovative technology expands. Toronto’s Cyclic Materials, a firm building a circular supply chain for Rare Earth Elements, garnered the funds from InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of Jaguar Land Rover. The $2M builds on […]
Orennia Secures Series C Funding to Power Energy Transition
Calgary-based Orennia announced the successful close of its Series C growth financing today, led by Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek. Existing investors also participated in the funding round. Orennia’s Ion_AI platform delivers unparalleled data, analytics, and insights for the energy transition sectors, including power, renewables, clean fuels, and carbon capture. Purpose-built with artificial intelligence […]
NEO Battery Materials to Establish Canada’s First Silicon Anode Facility in Windsor
NEO Battery Materials, a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, has entered into a lease agreement with the City of Windsor, Ontario, securing 8 acres of surplus lands at Windsor Airport. Hinted at last year, this significant milestone marks a critical step toward establishing Canada’s first advanced silicon anode manufacturing […]
10 Canadian Clean Energy Startups to Watch in 2025
As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, Canadian startups are emerging as global leaders in innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. From groundbreaking carbon capture technologies to advanced energy storage systems, these companies are redefining what’s possible in the clean energy sector. In 2025, ten exceptional […]
Boeing Invests $10.3M in Solace Power, Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Aerospace Sector
Boeing has invested $10.3 million in Newfoundland-based Solace Power to expand its aerospace presence and foster economic growth in Atlantic Canada. This strategic investment is part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) commitment to Canada following its selection to provide the P-8A Poseidon for the country’s long-range multi-mission aircraft program. “Boeing’s investment ignites a […]