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Cleantech Companies
Meet the cleantech companies developing and scaling solutions to some of the world's biggest environmental and industrial challenges. From emerging ventures to businesses bringing proven technologies to market, these are the stories of what it takes to build cleantech in Canada.
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![Foresight 50: Canada’s Top Cleantech Companies Selected by Climate Investors]()
Featured Announcement Foresight 50: Canada’s Top Cleantech Companies Selected by Climate InvestorsMeet Canada's 50 most investable cleantech companies reshaping Canadian industry—boosting productivity and economic competitiveness across key sectors, including heavy industry, natural resources, water, and agriculture.
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![Life After Death: Soil Science for Living Memorials]()
October 28, 2026 Article Life After Death: Soil Science for Living Memorials Did you know raw cremation ashes can harm plant life? Discover how AWAKE Ashes uses patented soil science to turn memorial traditions into living earth. View Article -
![Understanding Techno-Economic Analysis for Cleantech]()
October 22, 2026 Article Understanding Techno-Economic Analysis for Cleantech Learn more about how techno-economic analysis helps early-stage cleantech ventures test core assumptions, de-risk scale-up, and build investor credibility in this article written by Foresight Executive in Residence Arian Shahnazari. View Article -
![Climate, Ready, Action: Meet Earth Tech 2026]()
September 14, 2026 Article Climate, Ready, Action: Meet Earth Tech 2026 Meet the innovators behind our 2026 Earth Tech cohorts. These ventures are building solutions to reduce emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and help communities, industries, and ecosystems prepare for a changing climate. View Article -
![The HVAC Efficiency Blindspot: Turn Hidden Waste Into ROI]()
July 30, 2026 Article The HVAC Efficiency Blindspot: Turn Hidden Waste Into ROI Cleantech adoption doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Read how Blade Air's is driving sustainability forward with accessible HVAC upgrades that boost building efficiency and cut operating costs. View Article -
![Variablegrid: From Foresight 50 Stage to Scale-Up Engine]()
June 2, 2026 Article Variablegrid: From Foresight 50 Stage to Scale-Up Engine Read how a spot on the 2025 Foresight 50 list connected EV charging innovator Variablegrid with Spring Impact Capital, securing a major investment and a strategic board partner to accelerate their growth. View Article -
![Venture Studio Helps Build Investor-Ready Defence Tech]()
April 15, 2026 Article Venture Studio Helps Build Investor-Ready Defence Tech As Canada’s defence sector gains momentum, homegrown tech requires specialized, on-demand expertise. We recently partnered with Lodge Systems, embedding fractional leadership to transform their technical strength into a credible, investment-ready opportunity. View Article -
![How Clean AI is Driving Canada’s Future Economy]()
March 21, 2026 Article How Clean AI is Driving Canada’s Future Economy In an era of climate volatility and shifting global security, AI is a critical tool for building national resilience and supporting countries in their progress to a net-zero future economy. View Article -
![NULIFE & Foresight Venture Studio: Scaling Through Embedded Leadership]()
March 4, 2026 Article NULIFE & Foresight Venture Studio: Scaling Through Embedded Leadership NULIFE GreenTech used our Venture Studio to bridge a marketing leadership gap. By embedding an interim CMO, they secured C-suite strategy at a fraction of the cost—resulting in a sharpened brand and a website that truly resonates with key partners. View Article -
![Rethinking Waste: Canada's $6.1T Circular Economy Potential]()
February 12, 2026 Article Rethinking Waste: Canada's $6.1T Circular Economy Potential Circularity and waste reduction are reshaping Canada, with 97% of industry leaders embracing circular economy principles—a shift that could cut 1.6M tonnes of carbon and unlock a $56B market. View Article -
![Lodge Systems: Canada’s Defence Made Sustainable and Sovereign]()
January 29, 2026 Article Lodge Systems: Canada’s Defence Made Sustainable and Sovereign Lodge Systems is supporting Canada’s defence sector using domestic materials while simultaneously reducing waste and generating a resilient supply chain. View Article -
![The Dual-Use Advantage: Adapting Canadian Cleantech for National Defence]()
December 17, 2025 Article The Dual-Use Advantage: Adapting Canadian Cleantech for National Defence Canada has a key advantage as defence spending ramps up: its extensive innovation ecosystem. Foresight is actively scaling these dual-purpose technologies to support both sustainability and military resilience. View Article
