June 10, 2025 | Fort Folly, NB — Foresight Canada and Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) are excited to announce Lighthouse Energy as the winners of the Amlamgog Microgrid Innovation Challenge. Lighthouse Energy specializes in stabilizing electrical grids by harnessing unused renewable energy—reducing electricity costs, and making clean energy more accessible.
As the Challenge winner, Lighthouse Energy will have the opportunity to pitch their technology to the Fort Folly First Nation community and support the development of the Indigenous Distributed Energy Demonstration Project, which will help Fort Folly First Nation reduce grid dependency, lower costs and emissions, and build long-term sustainability. Lighthouse Energy will also showcase their innovation at the 2025 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium.
A clean, prosperous Canadian economy depends on building an inclusive and equitable future rooted in clean productivity. Indigenous communities across Canada are increasingly at the forefront of clean and renewable energy development. First Nations communities in New Brunswick have already taken bold steps to enhance their climate resilience, including: community energy planning, investments in behind-the-meter energy generation, and commitments to lowering carbon footprints in buildings, alongside initiatives like fleet electrification and EV charging infrastructure. Collaborations that amplify these efforts between innovators and Indigenous communities are crucial to ensuring resilience in the face of climate challenges and driving progress.
Addressing the Adoption Gap
While North America is home to many accelerators, a significant gap remains in supporting the adoption of cleantech solutions. Recognizing the need to bridge innovators with industry leaders, Foresight introduced the Innovation Challenge program. To date, Foresight has conducted over 65 challenges, connecting national and international buyers with innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability.
Learn more about Foresight’s Innovation Challenges.
Our vision for this project is to create an open sandbox for innovation and creativity—a place where the community and youth can freely express themselves and have deep ownership. We want everyone to participate and benefit. This is our chance to create a better future, one that honors Mother Earth and evolves over the generations to come. This is our first gift to the protectors of this land, a seed that will help nourish and support a brighter tomorrow.
Mujtaba Murad Khan Founder, Lighthouse Energy
Congratulations to Lighthouse Energy on winning the Amlamgog Microgrid Innovation Challenge! This collaboration with Fort Folly First Nation exemplifies a powerful step towards energy independence and reduced emissions. Working hand-in-hand with Indigenous communities is not only crucial for advancing Canada's clean energy transition, but also for fostering true reconciliation, economic empowerment, and self-determination. We look forward to witnessing how their work contributes to building resilient communities in New Brunswick and inspires similar initiatives across the country.
Jeanette Jackson CEO, Foresight Canada
We are pleased to announce Lighthouse Energy as the winner of the Amlamgog Microgrid Innovation Challenge. Their thoughtful and technically sound proposal stood out for its commitment to advancing Indigenous energy sovereignty, combining clean energy solutions with practical implementation strategies that respect the values, needs, and long-term vision of Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation). This marks an exciting step forward toward a future powered by community-led innovation and resilient energy systems.
Tina Milner Financial and Administrative Manager, Amlamgog
About Lighthouse Energy
Lighthouse Energy is a Toronto-based energy tech startup. They build hybrid power systems and micro data centers. They’re a research-led company, using data centres to improve grid systems and socialize the value to Indigenous communities all across Canada.
About Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation)
Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) is a Mi'kmaq community located in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada, leading the way in progressive energy leadership. Established in 1840 and part of the larger Mi'kmaq Nation, the community has approximately 140 registered members, with 60 residents living on-reserve. The community includes approximately 35 residences, six band-owned commercial buildings, and a newly constructed 5-unit elder’s residence.
About the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC)
The North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) is a capacity and resource hub that supports seven Member Mi’kmaq Nations in New Brunswick, as well as First Nations throughout Atlantic Canada. With a professional team of 85+ staff, NSMTC delivers a broad portfolio of programs and provides services including housing and community infrastructure, water and wastewater management, post-secondary education, training and skills development, community and economic development, clean energy opportunities, environmental stewardship, aquatics resource management, and health services.
About Foresight Canada
Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada’s largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, they connect public and private sectors to the world’s best clean technologies, de-risking and simplifying the adoption of innovative solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing today’s most urgent climate challenges.
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