Taking Canada’s Built Environment to the Next Level
buildNEXT is the architect of collaboration. By bringing leaders and innovators together, we're building the future of green construction. Let’s reach new heights, together.
Our Key Focus Areas:
- High-efficiency, zero-carbon construction systems
- Low embodied carbon, low energy use materials
- Building management systems
- Water conservation technologies
Our goal is to ensure 40% of all building stock in Canada is net zero by 2030.
The built environment sector contributes approximately ⅓ of global CO2 emissions. About 8% of global CO2 emissions resulted from the use of fossil fuels in buildings, 19% from the generation of electricity and heat in buildings, and an additional 6% related to the material manufacturing used for building construction. Addressing the contribution of buildings and construction to CO2 emissions calls for emission restrictions across the entire value chain.
Canada is levelling up green building requirements.
To reduce construction-related GHG emissions and meet Canada’s bold sustainable building targets, we need to innovate faster. Foresight is helping Canada’s construction sector form a sustainable built environment through:
Sector-specific training and mentorship
Industry-driven Innovation Challenges
Investor matchmaking and technology showcase events
Acceleration programs for startups in the built environment
Research and marketing campaigns to build knowledge
An active and engaged network of organizations in the built environment
buildNEXT: Advancing Sustainable Construction Solutions
Through buildNEXT, gain access to our network of ventures, identify solutions to specific challenges, run pilot programs, and access curated research. Join us in building tomorrow.
Technology Scouting
Looking for innovation without the risk? We connect companies with market-ready cleantech solutions through challenges, scouting, and matchmaking events.
Market Research
Gain a competitive edge with our in-depth analysis of technology strengths, gaps, and market opportunities. Let us guide you to the insights needed to stay ahead.
Project Development
Let us handle the heavy lifting. From securing funding to connecting key partners and running tailored events, we help get projects across the finish line.
Ecosystem Access
Tap into our deep network of 201 built environment technology companies, enablers, and knowledge generators across the country’s largest sectors, including electrical components, energy management technologies, low-carbon construction materials, and sustainable design and engineering.
Built Environment Ecosystem Map
Your essential guide to the built environment in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's built environment sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed value chain report.
Meet Our buildNEXT Ventures
We’re thrilled to have supported a wide variety of innovative ventures that are helping shape a greener future for Canada’s built environment.
Built Environment Reports
Let us handle the heavy lifting. From securing funding to connecting key partners and running tailored events, we help get projects across the finish line.
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