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 […]
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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 […]
Miru Unveils One of the World’s Largest Smart Sunroofs
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies has introduced one of the world’s largest electrochromic sunroof window devices, marking a significant advancement for both the smart glass and automotive industries. The prototype, measuring 1.5 meters by 1.6 meters, demonstrates the scalability of Miru’s eWindows technology and its potential in next-generation vehicle design. Developed in collaboration with Argotec, a leader in […]
Deep Forestry Wins CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge
Foresight Canada has named Deep Forestry the winner of CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge, a competition aimed at advancing sustainable forest management through innovation. The Swedish-Canadian company’s cutting-edge technology, which employs autonomous drones and AI, offers a groundbreaking approach to forest monitoring. Deep Forestry’s system captures high-resolution data by scanning each tree to determine its […]
Winnipeg Startup Patents Pyrolytic Process for Carbon Dioxide Sequestering in Canada
Kevin Danner’s relationship with climate began in 1989. The future entrepreneur had just read Bill McKibben’s recently published “The End of Nature,” which suggests dramatic changes to society in order to avoid the worst impacts of a warming world. “It had a big impact on me, and I became convinced that emissions reduction was the […]
Summit Nanotech Secures $36.5M to Scale Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech, a Calgary-based leader in sustainable lithium extraction, has raised $36.5 million to advance its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. The funding round was led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, with support from Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, Mitsui Kinzoku – SBI Material Innovation Fund, and LG Technology Ventures. The […]