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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.
Subscribe for Updates- Featured Article Meet the 2024 Foresight 50: Canada's Most Investible Cleantech Companies
On 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.
View Article - 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- November 1, 2024 Announcement Amplifying Climate Solutions Through Earth Tech 2050's New Cohort From implementing sustainable copper extraction methods to tackling deforestation, our latest Earth Tech: 2050 cohort is taking on climate challenges with groundbreaking, innovative ideas. Learn more about the ventures joining the ranks of cleantech leaders driving real solutions. View Announcement
- October 29, 2024 Announcement Canadian Engineers to Receive High-Demand Skills Training Through Innovative New Platform Canada's advanced manufacturing sector is on the verge of transformation. To tackle climate goals and meet growing market demands, Foresight Canada has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program (AME-UP) to provide engineers with the skills they need for the future of advanced manufacturing. View Announcement
- October 21, 2024 Announcement Global Pulp and Paper Company Seeks to Optimize Water Usage in Forestry Sector Water consumption is a significant environmental challenge for the forestry sector. However, innovation in water measurement technologies can address this challenge. CMPC is seeking solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency in forestry practices. View Announcement
- October 7, 2024 Report CO2 Utilization in Canada: Market Insights & Opportunities Explore the emerging opportunities of CO2 utilization in Canada, including market assessments, innovative technologies, and pathways for fuels, chemicals, and new materials. Learn about global initiatives and the potential for reducing industrial emissions. View Report
- September 30, 2024 Article Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As we work towards net zero for generations to come, it's crucial that we recognize the invaluable generational knowledge of Indigenous communities, and together build meaningful partnerships that safeguard our shared environment for future generations. View Article
- September 18, 2024 Announcement $1 Million Award for Carbon Reduction Solutions in Mining Operations Mining is an essential driver of our society, providing materials for infrastructure, tech, transportation, energy systems, economic stability, and more. Wheaton Precious Metals is looking for solutions that can enable the mining industry to operate more sustainably by reducing GHGs and carbon intensity. View Announcement