Acceleration
Accelerating Market-Ready Solutions
As Canada's most comprehensive and agile cleantech acceleration platform, we empower ambitious ventures with the expertise, capital, and industry partners needed to scale globally competitive and commercially viable technologies that enhance industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, and create sustainable economic growth.
Our Network is Our Differentiator
Foresight ventures get access to:
Each venture's journey to impact is unique. That’s why our programs flex and scale with your growth, providing precisely the support you need, exactly when you need it.
Our programs are crafted around actual market demands and industry pain points, accelerating ventures that don't just develop technology – they solve pressing industrial challenges while building sustainable, profitable businesses.
Transform Your Ideas into Action
Turn your cleantech vision into a validated business opportunity. Our Ideation stream guides early-stage founders through the crucial first steps of venture building—from initial concept to market validation and funding readiness.
“Foresight helped us move past our assumptions and focus on the aspects of our business truly needed to succeed.”
Nicholle Christison EcoFlex
Commercialization
Accelerate Your Proven Solution with Tailored Support
Transform your validated cleantech solution into a market-ready business. Our Commercialization stream equips growth-stage founders with the expertise, tools, and support needed to successfully bring your technology to market and scale internationally.
“Foresight was critical to my journey as I was able to have access to world class entrepreneurs who had been in my shoes before. Not only have these individuals helped me build my confidence but they helped me build strategies and plans to build and scale my business.”
Jessica Shumlich Highwood Emissions
“The Grow program is allowing our company to transition from fledgling start-up culture to a culture of accountability, with a leadership team who has refined core values, purpose, and KPI.”
Scott Beatty Marine Labs
“Announcing our inclusion on the Foresight 50 list helped us close our $2M round with US investors.”
Sheida Shahi Adaptis
Sectoral Roundtables
Access Deep Expertise Across Critical Industries
Transform the world's most resource-intensive sectors with guidance from industry veterans who understand your unique challenges. Our expert-led approach ensures you benefit from deep industry knowledge, established networks, and proven pathways to market success.
“The Foresight Community has been key in helping me close my pre-seed raise and also access grant funding available to cleantech companies that I wouldn't have even known about without them.”
Aki Kaltenbach Save Da Sea
Open Challenges
Connecting Your Solutions with End-Users
With a proven track record that delivers results, our Challenges have connected Canadian innovators with national and international buyers in over 60 problem-driven challenges, driving efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability in the operations of industry giants.
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Open Groupe Savoie Biomass Recovery Challenge Groupe Savoie is seeking innovation to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of the extraction and transportation of hardwood biomass from cut sites. Presented By: ![Groupe Savoie]()
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OSN Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge The OSN is seeking innovative solutions to optimize Ontario farming operations’ nitrogen use efficiency, boost soil health, and enhance farm profitability. Presented By: ![Ontario Soil Network]()
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Through our partnership with SI Canada, Accelerate from Anywhere programs are available to cleantech entrepreneurs across Canada, including with a focus on serving more women and BIPOC cleantech founders. Read more.
Ready to Multiply Your Impact?
Programs start at just $100/month with flexible engagement options based on company stage and needs. Additional funding support available through our industry and government partners.