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Meet the people, ideas, and hard-won successes pushing Canada and the world towards a low-carbon economy. From pivotal breakthroughs to the real impact of new policies and investments, explore what’s happening now in cleantech—and why it matters.
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![Meet the 2024 Foresight 50: Canada's Most Investible Cleantech Companies]()
Featured Article Meet the 2024 Foresight 50: Canada's Most Investible Cleantech CompaniesOn November 6, 50 companies were named as Canada's top most investible cleantech companies. These trailblazers are tackling some of the planet's most urgent climate challenges while also addressing key issues like sustainable housing and food security, all in pursuit of the transition to a prosperous global economy.
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![New Innovation Challenge Aims to Transform Canadian Forestry]()
January 13, 2025 Article New Innovation Challenge Aims to Transform Canadian Forestry Canada’s forests are a cornerstone of the nation’s environment and economy. The Biomass Recovery Challenge seeks to make the forestry industry more sustainable by finding innovative solutions that make hardwood biomass extraction and transportation more efficient. View Article -
![BC Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Article BC Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Since 2020, Foresight has celebrated excellence in BC’s cleantech ecosystem through these awards, showcasing companies and organizations that are driving both economic growth and impactful innovation. We are excited to continue this initiative with the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards. View Article -
![Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Article Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Applications are now open for Foresight's first-ever Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards, recognizing East Coast ventures and ecosystem leaders that are advancing innovation, economic growth, and positioning the country as a leader in clean technology. View Article -
![Alberta Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Article Alberta Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Since 2023, Foresight has celebrated excellence in Alberta’s cleantech ecosystem through the Alberta Cleantech Awards, showcasing companies and organizations that are driving both economic growth and impactful innovation. We are excited to continue this initiative with the 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards. View Article -
![Naughty or Nice? A Year in Review for Canadian Cleantech]()
December 18, 2024 Article Naughty or Nice? A Year in Review for Canadian Cleantech Canada’s cleantech sector saw new investments, government initiatives, and technological advancements in 2024. News headlines point to the nation's opportunity to lead in key sectors. Where did we go right this year and what how can make the nice list in 2025? View Article -
![Hydrogen Transportation and Infrastructure Report]()
December 17, 2024 Report Hydrogen Transportation and Infrastructure Report Hydrogen can support decarbonization as a clean energy carrier for hard-to-abate sectors, but challenges like specialized transport infrastructure and safety risks must be addressed. View Report -
![Foresight Teams Up with Canadian Bank to Tackle Canadian Agriculture Challenges]()
December 2, 2024 Article Foresight Teams Up with Canadian Bank to Tackle Canadian Agriculture Challenges The new OSN Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge, seeking agtech solutions to optimize nitrogen efficiency in Canadian farming, is the first Innovation Challenge to launch under the new Agtech Innovation and Technology Adoption program, developed by Foresight through funding from RBC. View Article -
![Resilience and Innovation: How Marginalized Communities Are Shaping a Sustainable Future]()
November 19, 2024 Article Resilience and Innovation: How Marginalized Communities Are Shaping a Sustainable Future Marginalized communities are already living in 2050, both in climate impacts and their ability to adapt. How can marginalized communities contribute to a more sustainable future, and what do diverse teams bring to innovation and entrepreneurship? View Article -
![Canada’s Cleantech Moment: Maintaining Competitiveness in a Shifting Global Market]()
November 12, 2024 Article Canada’s Cleantech Moment: Maintaining Competitiveness in a Shifting Global Market The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represent two sides of the decarbonization coin—a generous carrot in the U.S. and a hard-hitting stick in Europe. How does Canada remain competitive in a rapidly shifting global context, while supporting our own industries to decarbonize? View Article -
![Key Takeaways from Future Economy Summit Part 3]()
November 6, 2024 Article Key Takeaways from Future Economy Summit Part 3 As Canada accelerates its journey toward a net-zero future, insightful discussions from thought leaders across policy, industry, climate, and innovation sectors remain crucial to shaping the path forward. Last month, Foresight had the privilege of partnering with Invest Ottawa to host the Future Economy Summit Part 3, an event dedicated to tackling the most pressing challenges in Canada's cleantech landscape. View Article -
![Federal Budget Expands Incentives for Clean Energy Transition—Is It Enough?]()
November 5, 2024 Article Federal Budget Expands Incentives for Clean Energy Transition—Is It Enough? While innovation is crucial for addressing climate change, large-scale cleantech adoption remains a challenge for Canada. Fasken tax lawyer Alex Pankratz shares insights on federal clean energy tax credits, their potential impact, and how businesses can capitalize on these incentives. View Article
