Women remain underrepresented in the cleantech industry globally. In 2020, women made up approximately 30% of the clean energy workforce, highlighting a significant disparity as men comprised the remaining 70%. Leadership roles in cleantech also reflect this gap, with only 19% of Canadian cleantech companies having at least one female founder, and a mere 10% […]
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
CICE Launches $3M Fund for Women-Led Climate Tech
Empowering founders who identify as women can unlock the potential for groundbreaking technologies, drive decarbonization efforts, and generate significant economic value. As the world moves toward net-zero emissions, diverse leadership in climate tech will be critical in shaping the future of sustainable innovation. As part of their mission to advance diversity and equity within the […]
CONVERGE 2024 to Bring Together Climate and Business Leaders in Vancouver
Vancouver is set to host CONVERGE 2024, an event designed to unite leaders, innovators, and visionaries from British Columbia’s business and climate-focused communities. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the gathering—organized by the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)—will focus on advancing the transition to a net-zero economy through collaboration and innovative solutions. […]
Planetary Technologies Raises $11.35M to Scale Ocean Carbon Removal
Halifax’s Planetary Technologies has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising USD $11.35 million to advance its pioneering work in ocean carbon dioxide removal and storage. The round was led by Evok Innovations, with participation from new investors BDC Capital, Amplify Capital, and DNX Ventures, further bolstering the company’s mission to […]
CICE Backs B.C. Companies with $1.25M for Low-Carbon Technologies
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced $1.25 million in non-dilutive investment in three innovative B.C. companies scaling solutions focused on low carbon hydrogen, carbon management, and low carbon synthetic fuels. Unilia Fuel Cells and Expander Technologies are both addressing the challenge of reducing carbon emissions in transportation. Burnaby’s Unilia is rolling […]
CICE Awards $7.6M to Boost Nine Clean Energy Companies
Nine companies have secured a total of $7.6 million from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) to scale breakthrough innovation and lead the net-zero global economy. Founded in October 2021, CICE is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that helps fund the commercial development and scaling of made-in-B.C. clean energy solutions — from Canada to […]
CICE Announces Funding for BC Clean Energy and Climate Tech Innovators
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a July 2024 call for innovation focused on advancing the development, commercialization and adoption of clean energy and climate solutions in British Columbia. CICE will award up to $10 million in non-dilutive investment to innovators aligned with the following priority areas: Low Carbon Hydrogen – […]
Canada Launches First Innovation Call for Wildfire Technologies
With wildfire frequency, size and intensity growing annually, effective wildfire management is imperative. This month the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is launching Canada’s first call for innovation focused on wildfire technologies. Up to $3 million in non-dilutive investment will be awarded to innovators across British Columbia that are commercializing technology at scale […]