The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is investing $2.46 million into five women-led climate tech startups, advancing a new wave of high-impact, hard tech solutions aimed at decarbonizing transportation, construction, and bio-industrial sectors. Announced as part of CICE’s inaugural Women in Climate Tech Call for Innovation, the funding supports ventures led by […]
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From Oil Sands to Clean Energy: Alberta’s 2024 Wins
Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
Cleantech Group Unveils 2024 ’50 to Watch,’ Showcasing Canadian Innovators
The Cleantech Group has unveiled its latest Cleantech 50 to Watch list, highlighting innovative companies tackling today’s most pressing environmental challenges. This annual list is a great resource for discovering early-stage ventures with the potential to disrupt the market in the near future, and this year, Canadian companies feature prominently, with six making the cut. […]
Ayrton Energy Secures $6.8M Seed Financing to Scale Clean Hydrogen Technology
Calgary-based Ayrton Energy, a developer of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology, has raised USD $6.8 million in seed financing to advance its innovative approach to delivering clean hydrogen. The funding round was led by Clean Energy Ventures and BDC Capital’s investment arm, with contributions from Antares Ventures, EPS Ventures, SOSV, the51, and UCeed Investment […]