Foresight Canada is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Foresight 50 program, which spotlights 50 of the country’s most investible cleantech ventures to a global network of investors. The initiative connects Canadian startups tackling environmental and economic challenges with the capital and connections needed to scale their impact. Since its launch in 2021, the […]
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Expanding Ekona Powers Clean Hydrogen Production with Proprietary Tech Stack
A Vancouver-based clean energy company is focused on producing low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen through a novel methane pyrolysis technology. Ekona Power’s proprietary pulsed methane pyrolysis platform uses combustion and high-speed gas dynamics to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional steam methane reforming. And, […]
Calgary Startup Using Digital Twin Tech to Help Industry Reduce Carbon Emissions
A Canadian company is harnessing the powers of artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to “unlock the hidden potential of industrial facilities.” Calgary’s Drishya AI is focused on brownfield digitalization and decarbonization across Energy, Oil and Gas, Utilities and other process-oriented industries. By creating a digital version of physical assets, Drishya enables industries to do […]
Foresight Canada’s Cleantech Adoption Services Drive Sustainable Innovation Nationwide
Foresight Canada continues to expand its impact through its Cleantech Adoption services, which help Canadian industries and municipalities identify and implement market-ready clean technologies that accelerate their path to net zero. Through a range of targeted programs, Foresight works directly with public and private sector clients to assess decarbonization opportunities, source relevant technologies, and reduce […]
Foresight Canada Urges Federal Leaders to Prioritize Cleantech in Upcoming Election
With a federal election on the horizon and economic anxieties dominating the national conversation, Foresight Canada is calling on political leaders to embrace clean technology as a cornerstone of Canada’s future prosperity. In a public letter released this week, the Vancouver-based innovation accelerator urged all federal parties to commit to bold cleantech policies that would […]
pHathom Technologies and CarbonRun Lead First-Ever Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards
Atlantic Canada’s cleantech sector took centre stage in Halifax last night, as pHathom Technologies and CarbonRun were among the top honourees at the inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards, hosted by Foresight Canada. The sold-out ceremony recognized regional innovators driving sustainability and economic resilience. Halifax-based pHathom Technologies was named Startup Venture of the Year for its […]
NHRI Wins Biomass Recovery Challenge, Launches Forest Tech Pilot with Groupe Savoie
The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute (NHRI) has been named the winner of the Biomass Recovery Challenge, a cleantech initiative funded by the New Brunswick Innovation Fund (NBIF) and coordinated by Foresight Canada in partnership with Groupe Savoie. The win marks the beginning of a 12-month pilot project between NHRI and Groupe Savoie to develop and […]
Picketa Systems Wins Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge for Agtech Innovation
In a significant step forward for sustainable agriculture, Foresight Canada and the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) have named Picketa Systems as the winner of the Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge. The Fredericton-based agtech startup impressed judges with its proprietary LENS technology, which delivers real-time, data-driven analysis of plant and soil health to help farmers improve crop yields, […]
Foresight Announces Finalists for 2025 Atlantic Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Atlantic Cleantech Awards, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation across Canada’s East Coast. The annual awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the region’s leadership in sustainable innovation and clean technology advancements. This year’s awards feature finalists in five categories: Adopter of the Year Recognizing organizations that […]
Clean Building Tech Offers Canada a Path to Lower Emissions and Economic Growth
Buildings and construction are responsible for 13% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizing this sector presents not only significant challenges, but also transformative economic opportunities. To meet climate goals, there’s an urgent need to invest in the research, development, and commercialization of clean technologies in the built environment. Encouragingly, momentum is building: a growing number […]