Foresight Canada, in collaboration with econext, has unveiled the Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at advancing technology solutions that reduce maintenance costs and enhance the operational performance of remote clean energy infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The challenge seeks innovative solutions for the province’s key energy assets, including wind […]
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Foresight Canada Launches AME-UP Program to Equip Engineers for Sustainable Manufacturing Transition
Foresight Canada unveiled a new initiative aimed at equipping engineers with the specialized skills needed for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s rapidly evolving advanced manufacturing sector. Funded by Upskill Canada, and supported by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada, the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program (AME-UP) represents a significant step in a national effort to align workforce […]
Wheaton Precious Metals Unveils $1M Future of Mining Challenge
Vancouver-headquartered Wheaton Precious Metals has launched the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award USD $1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology. The new initiative supports innovative technologies aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, improving efficiencies, and contributing to climate solutions, while ensuring key resources are responsibly available for future generations. “Mining […]
Foresight 50 Showcase Returns in November: Early Bird Registration Now Open
The Foresight 50 Showcase returns to Vancouver in November and early bird registration is open. The two-day event will be the 4th annual Foresight 50 and promises to be the place to connect, invest in, and celebrate the most investible cleantech ventures in Canada. The Foresight 50 Celebration takes place on November 6th with investors, industry leaders, and government […]
Apply to be Foresight Canada’s 50 Most Investible Cleantech Ventures
The 4th annual Foresight 50, a spotlight on the most promising Canadian cleantech ventures poised for investment, has opened applications for 2024. The initiative by Foresight Canada seeks out privately held ventures that are ready to contribute to environmental sustainability while also demonstrating potential for return on investment. In 2023 alone, the program facilitated over 200 investor […]
Earth Tech: 2050 Is Looking for Big Ambition With Big Potential
To pave the way to a sustainable future, we must take advantage of unique opportunities to develop and deploy hard climate tech solutions today. This is the critical mission of Earth Tech: 2050, the impact accelerator from Foresight Canada and Social Innovation Canada. Designed to supercharge breakthrough technologies, this program is seeking climate tech companies with the potential […]