British Columbia’s thriving clean technology sector took centre stage last night as Foresight Canada celebrated the winners of the fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards at a sold-out event in Vancouver. The awards recognize the people and organizations turning bold climate ambitions into real-world solutions—from startup breakthroughs and scaleup growth to municipal innovation and funding leadership. […]
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Are Net-Zero Homes Possible? Tooketree Raises Bar for Clean Construction in Canada
Construction is responsible for about 40% of CO2 emissions globally, according to data from the United Nations. And once a house is built, heating and cooling account one’s home in Canada can account for up to two-thirds of utility costs. If Canada ever wants achieve its stated net-zero goals, addressing the hefty climate footprint of […]
Deep Forestry Wins CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge
Foresight Canada has named Deep Forestry the winner of CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge, a competition aimed at advancing sustainable forest management through innovation. The Swedish-Canadian company’s cutting-edge technology, which employs autonomous drones and AI, offers a groundbreaking approach to forest monitoring. Deep Forestry’s system captures high-resolution data by scanning each tree to determine its […]
Winnipeg Startup Patents Pyrolytic Process for Carbon Dioxide Sequestering in Canada
Kevin Danner’s relationship with climate began in 1989. The future entrepreneur had just read Bill McKibben’s recently published “The End of Nature,” which suggests dramatic changes to society in order to avoid the worst impacts of a warming world. “It had a big impact on me, and I became convinced that emissions reduction was the […]
Foresight Canada and Amlamgog First Nation Launch Renewable Energy Challenge
Foresight Canada has joined forces with Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) to launch the Amlamgog Community Microgrid Challenge, an initiative seeking scalable, renewable energy solutions to enhance local energy resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support economic self-sufficiency. The initiative aims to develop a community-led microgrid that ensures stable and affordable electricity while serving as […]
Inspired by Insects, Canadian Cleantech Removes Toxic Stuff from Mine Water
In 2023, waterStrider Treatment opened a pilot facility in on the West Coast of Canada. The firm, which has developed proprietary technology to clean and treat mine waters, relocated its mining pilot system from Surrey and its oil and gas treatment system from Calgary to its new location in Vancouver, which also houses a system that extracts […]
Foresight Announces Finalists for 2025 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation in British Columbia’s clean technology sector. The annual awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the province’s leadership in sustainable innovation and clean technology advancements. This year’s awards feature finalists in five categories: Adopter of the Year […]
Resource Works Launches Innovation Forum Video Series
Resource Works has officially launched the Innovation Forum video series, a new platform aimed at spotlighting groundbreaking advancements in Canada’s natural resource and cleantech sectors. The first season is made possible through the sponsorship of Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network, a leader in driving sustainable industry solutions. Hosted by public policy expert and commentator […]
Atlantic Canada’s Zen Energy is Innovating Battery Technology for Next Gen of EVs
Zen Energy is powering a new generation of electrified transportation solutions with battery technology innovation. The Canadian company was founded by Ravi Kempaiah, who established Zen in Atlantic Canada for a specific reason. The region is home to Dalhousie University, which houses a world-class battery research team headed by lithium-ion pioneer Jeff Dahn. “People here […]
Foresight Canada Launches Accelerator to Fast-Track Climate Adaptation Tech
Foresight Canada has unveiled Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program designed to accelerate climate adaptation technologies across key sectors, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. As climate risks intensify, industries and municipalities face mounting pressure to enhance resilience. According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Canada […]