British Columbia
Join The Net ZeroInnovation Network
Foresight's Net Zero Innovation Network in British Columbia de-risks and builds capacity for industries working towards decarbonization goals. Through targeted ecosystem development, we're building clusters to support net zero in BC.
A Curated Cleantech Network Driving Meaningful Progress to Net Zero
Foresight's Net Zero Innovation Network helps you transform your industry by taking on the cost, risk, and capacity of your sustainability work. Here's what is driving our clusters forward.
Capital attraction and investor matchmaking
Innovation Challenges and technology scouting
Business feasibility studies
Project development and coordination
Marketing and industry research
Events and consultations
Tapping into BC's Powerful Natural Resources, the Net Zero Innovation Network Fosters Collaboration and Connection Across Four Sectors
Forest Bioeconomy
BC’s 55 million hectares of forests provide a rich array of benefits to all British Columbians. While much work has begun to decarbonise the sector, significant challenges are still ahead.
Our work is facilitating a competitive, valuable, and net zero forest sector through increased revenues generated through wildfire resiliency, sustainable value-add manufacturing and net zero operations by more than 20%.
Mining
Canada’s ability to sell carbon-neutral critical minerals to the clean tech sector requires a dramatic change in how mining operations are currently powered. Our aim is to connect 100% of active BC mines to clean energy systems.
The ability of both operational and planned mines to access carbon neutral or negative, sustainable and clean energy systems for their operations will significantly impact GHG emissions reductions for the mining sector and accelerate the sector’s ability to hit BC’s CleanEnergy emission reduction targets.
Transportation
The Transportation sector accounts for the largest share of Provincial greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia.
To transition the BC transportation sector to low-carbon, we're working to decrease transportation-related emissions by 50%.
Water
Globally, over 10% of greenhouse gas emissions come from water-related categories, including utilities, land use, and water systems.
To address water treatment and distribution emissions, we're working to decrease municipal and industrial water loss by 10% or less through sustainable water solutions.
Find Your Fit in the Net Zero Network
Industry
For companies pursuing progress towards ESG commitments and carbon reduction goals, Foresight's Net Zero Innovation Network (BC) offers leaders in mining, water, transportation, and forestry an opportunity to leverage our proven process of sourcing, validating, and testing climate solutions to meet your specific emission reduction targets.
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Access a network of companies, experts, and investors all working on commercializing innovation and driving progress on climate related goals.
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Discover opportunities to source and validate leading research and innovation in climate tech solutions.
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Gain the ability to scout solutions to specific challenges, run pilot programs, and in some cases, receive funding to support the process.
Innovators
For founders who are revolutionizing the mining, water, and forestry sectors, Foresight’s Net Zero Innovation Network (BC) helps amplify your solution to a national and global ecosystem of cleantech advocates.
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Expedite the validation and commercialization of your cleantech solution by connecting you with industry decision-makers.
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Gain access to targeted pilot opportunities.
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Our team facilitates the co-development and adoption of solutions.
Submit Your Cleantech Solution to BCNZIN
First Nations
For First Nation and Indigenous governments, communities, and businesses leading the sustainability transition, Foresight’s BCNZIN can support you in achieving your unique goals.
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Accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies through projects, programming, and other resources.
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Develop Nation and community feasibility studies to support established sustainability transition goals.
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Collaborate with relevant ecosystem members on community-led project development.
Investors
For investors seeking opportunities in cleantech, Foresight’s Net Zero Innovation Network (BC) can help you meet your climate investment goals by providing access to a curated funnel of validated investment opportunities.
British Columbia News
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![Calling All Canadian Cleantech Innovators: Let’s Get British Columbia to Net Zero, Together]()
October 5, 2023 Article Calling All Canadian Cleantech Innovators: Let’s Get British Columbia to Net Zero, Together Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN) is launching a Call for Solutions in search of powerful cleantech solutions within four key sectors: water, transportation, mining, and forest bioeconomy. View Article -
![Connecting Canada’s Water Tech Ecosystem]()
July 27, 2023 Announcement Connecting Canada’s Water Tech Ecosystem Foresight Canada has embarked on a mission to map, categorize, and analyze our country’s water technology value chain in the Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology database and report. View Announcement -
![Moving Towards a Sustainable Future: Foresight's BC Net Zero Innovation Network Transportation Cluster]()
June 28, 2023 Article Moving Towards a Sustainable Future: Foresight's BC Net Zero Innovation Network Transportation Cluster Foresight Canada's recently launched BC Net Zero Innovation Network - Transportation cluster is laser-focused on transforming the province's transportation sector. View Article
Our Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation as well as support from Pacific Economic Development Canada.
