Foresight Canada has announced the appointment of Steven Myers, former Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Action for Prince Edward Island, as its new Vice President of Partnerships. Myers brings more than 14 years of government experience to the organization, where he will lead Foresight’s partnerships strategy to strengthen strategic networks and secure collaborations that […]
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Foresight Report Makes Business Case for Wastewater Energy Transfer
Massive amounts of heat released daily from buildings, infrastructure, and industry could become a cornerstone of Canada’s clean energy transition, according to a new report from Foresight Canada. The study, Unlocking the Business Case for Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET), outlines how tapping into the thermal energy carried in sewage and wastewater can provide reliable, low-carbon […]
Turning Waste Heat into Energy Could Ease Canada’s Grid Strains
A new report from cleantech accelerator Foresight suggests Canada could slash emissions, strengthen energy security, and lower costs by capturing and reusing waste heat that is currently lost from industry, buildings, and urban infrastructure. The Waste Heat Recovery & Thermal Storage: Technology Landscape Study, produced by Inform Energy Solutions and funded by the BC Net […]
Foresight Maps Canada’s Hydrogen Technology Value Chain
Foresight Canada has released a new report mapping the country’s hydrogen technology ecosystem, identifying 92 companies active across the value chain and highlighting regional strengths and growth opportunities. The study, Ventures to Value Chains (V2VC): Hydrogen Technology, is part of Foresight’s ongoing initiative to analyze strategically important clean economy sectors. Drawing on data from technology […]
Upskilling Program Returns This Fall to Help Scale Canada’s Clean Energy Workforce
Last year, Foresight Canada unveiled the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program. Known as AME-UP, the initiative set its crosshairs on equipping engineers with specialized skills for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s evolving sector. Traditional manufacturing methods are considered by many to be high-emission and inefficient, suggesting a need for cleaner approaches and technologies. That transition will […]
Jeanette Jackson Transitions from CEO Role, Foresight Canada Enters New Era
After seven years of leadership, Jeanette Jackson is stepping down as CEO of Foresight Canada, marking a new chapter for the country’s leading cleantech accelerator. Jackson will continue to serve on Foresight’s board and act as a strategic advisor, leveraging her deep institutional knowledge to guide the organization’s mission of helping the world do more […]
CMHC Housing Challenge Encourages Innovation at the Intersection of Affordability and Sustainability
As Canada’s ongoing affordability crisis continues, housing access is top-of-mind for many throughout the nation. The average home price in Canada has quadrupled in less than three decades and now the country is among the most expensive real estate markets in the world. Experts posit that Canada must build several million new homes by 2030, […]
Nova Scotia Cleantech Innovator Planetary Wants to Help the Ocean Absorb Carbon
In April, Nova Scotia’s Planetary Technologies won the XPRIZE Carbon Removal XFACTOR Award, receiving $1 million for pioneering work in seawater restoration to combat climate change. The recognition followed a Series A raise of capital in 2024. Planetary’s approach aims to restore the ocean’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide attempting to rebalance seawater chemistry. […]
Foresight Releases Sector Reports to Boost BC Cleantech Exports
Foresight Canada has released a new series of export-focused studies spotlighting the global potential of British Columbia’s cleantech sectors. The four-part series outlines pathways for BC companies to expand their international reach across water, mining, the forest bioeconomy, and clean transportation—sectors where the province has strong innovation ecosystems and growing global relevance. Each report identifies […]
Final Days to Apply: Foresight 50 Deadline is June 30
Time is running out to apply for Foresight Canada’s fifth annual Foresight 50, a prestigious program spotlighting 50 of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures. With just days left before the June 30 deadline, Foresight is calling on cleantech innovators to seize this opportunity to gain national recognition and connect with a global network of investors. […]