Moltex Energy says it has developed tech that could shake up nuclear waste management through a “revolutionary” process to address a challenge facing nuclear energy as the sector responds to rising global demand. The Saint John-based company is behind an innovate “Waste to Stable Salt” technology that Moltex believes is set to “transform nuclear waste management […]
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How 2S Water’s Metal Detection Tech is Helping Clean Up Mining in Canada
What if you could receive critical data on important water quality metrics in real-time? For municipalities and mining operators, that kind of tech could prove a major advantage. In the mining industry, for example, operations often face significant challenges with water quality due to metal leakage and contamination, which can lead to environmental violations and […]
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy Launches $3M Carbon Removal Initiative
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched the Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation, a new initiative offering $3 million in non-dilutive investment to Canadian innovators developing early-stage carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. The announcement was made at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, highlighting Canada’s role […]
Calgary Startup Innovates Modern Building Technology with Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Data from the International Energy Agency suggests that the construction industry is responsible for up to 40% of global C02 emissions. But buildings constructed to the highest standard of sustainability can be part of the solution, not the problem, according to one Alberta startup that is aiming to turn the table. ZS2 Technologies, based in […]
Ottawa’s Hyperlume Raises $17.8M to Advance AI Data Center Interconnects
Hyperlume, an Ottawa-based startup specializing in high-bandwidth, low-latency, and energy-efficient interconnects for AI data centers and high-performance computing, has secured a $17.8 million seed round to commercialize its breakthrough optical technology. The oversubscribed funding round was led by BDC’s Deep Tech Venture Fund and ArcTern Ventures, with participation from MUUS Climate Partners, SOSV, and Intel […]
Magna and Foresight Launch Global Challenge to Cut Facility Emissions
Foresight and Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, have teamed up to tackle industrial emissions with the Magna International Facility Emissions Challenge. The initiative seeks scalable, cost-effective solutions to reduce Scope 1 emissions across Magna’s global manufacturing facilities. Innovators with commercially ready technologies that enhance energy efficiency, integrate seamlessly with existing systems, […]
Post-Secondary Institutions Collab to Build Skilled Clean Energy Workforce in Canada
Two Canadian post-secondary institutions are working together to “prepare the next generation of talent” across the nation. Specifically, Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic are collaborating alongside select other institutions to bolster the clean energy workforce pipeline, the organizations jointly announced this month. As Canada expands energy infrastructure, demand for a skilled nuclear workforce to […]
Vancouver Innovator Daanaa Launches Zodiac to Transform Solar Energy
Vancouver’s Daanaa, known for its breakthroughs in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, has unveiled Zodiac—a cutting‐edge power electronics solution designed for photovoltaic (PV) modules. The new technology is set to simplify installation and boost system performance by integrating key functions directly into the module. Traditional solar systems often face energy losses because cells are […]
Three Cleantech Innovators Among 2025 TSX Venture 50
The TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has unveiled its 2025 TSX Venture 50™, recognizing top-performing early- and growth-stage companies that have demonstrated remarkable market performance. Among the standout firms are three cleantech companies—SPARQ Systems, BIOREM, and Northstar Clean Technologies—each making significant strides in advancing sustainable innovation. Kingston-based SPARQ Systems emerged as the leading performer on this […]
Government Invests in Alberta-Based Cleantech Innovators Levven and Grengine
Canada this week announced nearly $7 million in investments for four companies based in the Edmonton region. Edmonton, which the federal government describes as a “thriving source of economic diversification in Alberta and home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies responsible for strengthening our national economy,” will see $6.7M split across four small-to-medium […]