A Vancouver-based developer of large-scale carbon dioxide removal projects has revealed what it described as a “historic” agreement with U.S. tech titan Microsoft. The agreement between CO280 and Microsoft will see a project capture and store biogenic carbon emissions from a U.S. pulp and paper mill. Under the agreement, Microsoft will purchase 3.685 million tonnes […]
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NHRI Wins Biomass Recovery Challenge, Launches Forest Tech Pilot with Groupe Savoie
The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute (NHRI) has been named the winner of the Biomass Recovery Challenge, a cleantech initiative funded by the New Brunswick Innovation Fund (NBIF) and coordinated by Foresight Canada in partnership with Groupe Savoie. The win marks the beginning of a 12-month pilot project between NHRI and Groupe Savoie to develop and […]
Corinex Secures $42M to Modernize Power Grids
Vancouver-based Corinex, a global leader in broadband over power lines (BPL) technology, has secured a $42 million investment to accelerate its expansion in delivering real-time grid flexibility and visibility solutions. The funding round is led by U.K.-based Energy Growth Momentum and joined by Spanish investment firms Suma Capital and Adara Ventures. The capital will support Corinex’s mission to […]
How This Canadian Ocean-Tech Startup Generates Clean Energy from Underwater
A startup based out of British Columbia is developing an underwater turbine that it believes could replace popular diesel generators with significantly cleaner energy production methods. Swordfish Energy was launched from Vancouver Island by the eclectic entrepreneur Dorn Beattie in 2018. Beattie is behind Swordfish’s flagship product, the Compeller, a corkscrew-shaped turbine designed to generate […]
Picketa Systems Wins Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge for Agtech Innovation
In a significant step forward for sustainable agriculture, Foresight Canada and the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) have named Picketa Systems as the winner of the Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge. The Fredericton-based agtech startup impressed judges with its proprietary LENS technology, which delivers real-time, data-driven analysis of plant and soil health to help farmers improve crop yields, […]
Canadian Hydrogen Convention Returns to Edmonton with Global Focus
The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is set to return to the Edmonton Convention Centre from April 22 to 24, 2025, marking its fourth year as Canada’s largest hydrogen exhibition and conference. More than 10,000 attendees are expected to gather for the three-day event, which serves as a crucial meeting point for senior leaders from government, industry, […]
HTEC Continues Building Out ‘Hydrogen Ecosystem’ for Transport Across Canada
HTEC this week announced the opening of its sixth retail light-duty hydrogen refuelling station. The Vancouver organization’s latest station, located on Southeast Marine Drive in Vancouver, was launched in partnership with 7-Eleven Canada and Cavendish Hydrogen. “We’re excited to see this new station come online,” commented Colin Armstrong, chief executive officer of HTEC, which designed […]
This Canadian Electric Motorcycle May Finally Get Built with a Little Help from Italy
Motorcycles are much greener in terms of emissions than cars and trucks thanks to their light weight and efficient aerodynamics. Electric motorbikes, of course, are even more so. For several years, Canadians have been excited about a locally crafted machine that promised to make electric mobility fun, safer, and future-forward. And after years of various […]
Alberta Recycling Management Authority Seeks a Circular Economy for Battery Tech
As electrified technologies take over, one problem does arise: the prevalence of dead batteries and how to dispose of them in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment. Seeking to further contribute to Canada’s circular economy, a North American battery collection and recycling organization this month announced the launch of its “Recycle Your Batteries, […]
Montreal’s Relocalize Powers Hyperlocal Logistics Through Micro-Factory Platform
Relocalize emerged in 2025 from a big year. In February, the company was recognized by the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars. The honour followed a strong 2024 for the firm. Food production contributes to over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with raw agricultural products alone making up nearly one-third of […]