Foresight 50

Canada's Most Investible Cleantech Companies

Our annual Foresight 50 Showcase spotlights the year’s most investible Canadian cleantech companies. Each of them proves that investing in cleantech is not just an ethical choice, but a profitable one. They are—or are poised to become—profitable for investors and industry adopters alike, while reducing emissions, saving fresh water, strengthening supply chains, and repurposing waste streams into value-added products.

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Why the Foresight 50?

In an era where Canada’s cleantech sector contributes over $70 billion to our GDP, the transition to net zero has shifted from an environmental goal to a strategic economic advantage. However, even the most transformative innovations hit a wall without the right capital and ecosystem support.

The Foresight 50 exists to bridge that gap, spotlighting ventures to the frontlines of global industry and investment through:

Strategic growth support

Visibility and credibility

Priority investor matchmaking

Five years of the Foresight 50 have transformed how we identify and scale our country’s leading cleantech ventures. To date, past honourees have collectively raised $3.2B+ in capital since being named to the list. 

Our 2025 program outcomes speak for themselves:

320+

Direct Investor Introductions

350+

Distinguished Guests

2,400+ 

Media Hits

16,000+

Webpage Visits

59,500+

Online Impressions & Engagements

These are not just stats—they are impact. They represent the visibility and growth of solutions that enhance productivity in traditional industries and secure Canada’s position in the global race for a prosperous, resilient future.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for Canadian cleantech ventures with strong leadership, a clear growth trajectory, and a bold vision for environmental and economic impact. This includes:

  • Companies across all cleantech sectors—from clean energy to sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and beyond

  • Ventures at any funding stage, from seed to post-Series B

  • Teams seeking strategic connections with international investors

  • Innovators looking for visibility, credibility, and accelerated growth on the global stage

Apply nowMeet Our Honourees

Being named to the Foresight 50 is a meaningful recognition of our purpose-driven mission and momentum…DeNova is proud to be part of this esteemed community of Canadian cleantech innovators and investors advancing solutions to the world’s most complex and urgent needs.

Brianna Orr Stratton CEO and Founder, DeNova, 2025 Foresight 50 Honouree
Brianna Orr Stratton

Meet Our 2026 Judges

The Foresight 50 is evaluated by an independent group of leading cleantech investors, all dedicated to identifying and scaling the most investible solutions to the world’s most pressing climate and
economic challenges.

Aaron Stuart - COO of WUTIF Capital
Aaron Stuart - COO of WUTIF Capital
Andrew Wong - Director, TRIREC
Andrew Wong - Director, TRIREC
Ben Gibbons - Co-Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Waterpoint Lane
Ben Gibbons - Co-Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Waterpoint Lane
Blake Bunting - Co-Founder, GoParity
Blake Bunting - Co-Founder, GoParity
Dania Moazzam - Vice President Banking, RBCx
Dania Moazzam - Vice President Banking, RBCx
Daniel Kriozere - Venture Partner, Anthropocene Ventures
Daniel Kriozere - Venture Partner, Anthropocene Ventures
David Weekes - Associate, Pangaea Ventures
David Weekes - Associate, Pangaea Ventures
Emily Porta - Executive Director, Maple Leaf Angels
Emily Porta - Executive Director, Maple Leaf Angels
Eric Yao - Azolla Ventures
Eric Yao - Azolla Ventures
Grant Lawrence - Investor & Advisor, Valhalla Private Capital
Grant Lawrence - Investor & Advisor, Valhalla Private Capital
Guirong Yang - Managing Director, Xavaav Capital
Guirong Yang - Managing Director, Xavaav Capital
Henry Kutarna - CEO, Kutarna Capital Corporation
Henry Kutarna - CEO, Kutarna Capital Corporation
Jay Patel - Investor, Toyota Ventures
Jay Patel - Investor, Toyota Ventures
Jennie Graham -  Investment Associate, Burnt Island Ventures
Jennie Graham -  Investment Associate, Burnt Island Ventures
Jessica Lajoie - Impact Investment Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust
Jessica Lajoie - Impact Investment Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust
Jonathan Graham - Investor
Jonathan Graham - Investor
Leah Perry - Associate, Wittington Ventures
Leah Perry - Associate, Wittington Ventures
Ludovic Copere -Investor, Sony Innovation Fund
Ludovic Copere -Investor, Sony Innovation Fund
Manuel Garcia - Associate, Innovate Calgary
Manuel Garcia - Associate, Innovate Calgary
Moien Giashi - Principal, GreenSky Ventures
Moien Giashi - Principal, GreenSky Ventures
Nicolas Brunet - Partner, Idealist Capital
Nicolas Brunet - Partner, Idealist Capital
Nikhil Nayar - Senior Associate, Rogue Insight Capital
Nikhil Nayar - Senior Associate, Rogue Insight Capital
Olivia Hornby - Founding and Managing Partner, Spring Capital
Olivia Hornby - Founding and Managing Partner, Spring Capital
Simon Olivier - Senior Partner, Cycle Capital
Simon Olivier - Senior Partner, Cycle Capital
Steven Xu - CEO and Managing Partner, INP Capital
Steven Xu - CEO and Managing Partner, INP Capital
Tom Urban - Founder, Agribusiness Advisors
Tom Urban - Founder, Agribusiness Advisors
Uzoma Erondu - Senior Manager Impact Investing, The Atmospheric Fund
Uzoma Erondu - Senior Manager Impact Investing, The Atmospheric Fund

Announcing our inclusion on the Foresight 50 list helped us close our $2M round with US investors. It was definitely helpful for our process to be acknowledged!

Sheida Shahi Adaptis, 2022 Foresight 50 Honouree
<strong>Sheida Shahi</strong>

Meet the 2025 Foresight 50

These honourees are transforming core industries, strengthening Canada’s competitiveness, and diversifying the national economy. For a more in-depth look at Canada’s heavy-hitting innovators, explore our Foresight 50 2025 pitchbook below.


Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

The Foresight 50 Showcase is presented by Foresight with support from Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement CanadaOsler, Hoskin, & Harcourt LLP, Calgary Innovation Coalition, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLPPlatform CalgaryBonsai Growth, Brightspot Climate and media sponsor Carbon Life Media.

Foresight would also like to thank the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), for providing funding support for its Cleantech Ventures program.