Articles, Insights, and Resources
Cleantech Investment
Discover the people, capital, and policy shaping cleantech investment across Canada and beyond.
From investor perspectives on where the market is headed to guidance for companies raising their next round, our insights highlight what's happening across Canada's cleantech investment landscape and what it means for the industry's growth.
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![5 Qualities of a Truly Investible Cleantech Company]()
June 16, 2026 Article 5 Qualities of a Truly Investible Cleantech Company What separates a great cleantech invention from a great investment? Based on insights from ventures that have collectively raised $3.25B+, here are the 5 core strategic qualities that capture the attention of global investors. 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 -
![From Defence to Striker: Protecting Canada’s IP While Acquiring Global Tech]()
May 20, 2026 Article From Defence to Striker: Protecting Canada’s IP While Acquiring Global Tech To secure a dominant net-zero economy, Canada must pivot from defending IP to an offensive acquisition strategy. New fiscal tools and pension fund mobilization can turn Canada into a global tech consolidator. 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 -
![Scaling Your Cleantech in Canada: The North American Advantage]()
January 22, 2026 Article Scaling Your Cleantech in Canada: The North American Advantage Meet the Canadian Cleantech Gateway Delegation joining Foresight at Cleantech Forum North America. These organizations provide invaluable resources to international companies looking to enter Canadian markets. View Article -
![Investing in Change: What Makes a Cleantech Venture Investible?]()
June 10, 2025 Article Investing in Change: What Makes a Cleantech Venture Investible? Discover how Active Impact Investments, a Foresight 50 judge, backs Canada’s top cleantech startups—combining climate impact with real return on investment. 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 -
![2024 Shaping Up as a Banner Year for Cleantech Innovation]()
August 6, 2024 Article 2024 Shaping Up as a Banner Year for Cleantech Innovation Foresight 50 alumni are taking 2024 by storm with new investments, pilot projects, partnerships, and climate impacts, proving Canada is home to some of the world's top innnovators. View Article -
![Fueling Sustainable Innovation: SR&ED Financing in Canada's Clean Tech Sector]()
October 18, 2023 Article Fueling Sustainable Innovation: SR&ED Financing in Canada's Clean Tech Sector While the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program has been a general catalyst for R&D across the country and across various industries, its role is particularly transformative for the cleantech sector. View Article -
![Three Days of Connections, A Lifetime of Impact]()
July 6, 2023 Article Three Days of Connections, A Lifetime of Impact Elizabeth Thorsen, VP, Operations at Foresight Canada, shares her insights and reflections from attending Collision 2023. View Article -
![Budget 2023: Three Things Canadian Cleantech Needs to Address Climate Change]()
April 13, 2023 Article Budget 2023: Three Things Canadian Cleantech Needs to Address Climate Change If Canada is to meet its ambitious climate targets, there are a few vital things missing from the 2023 budget that need to be addressed. View Article -
![Key Learnings from waterNEXT’s Summer 2022 Waterside Chat Sessions]()
September 7, 2022 Article Key Learnings from waterNEXT’s Summer 2022 Waterside Chat Sessions These private sessions included sector-specific speakers, all of whom shared their expertise on the water industry, answered questions from water tech companies in attendance, and provided valuable advice and insights into challenges and lessons learned for companies wanting to accelerate their growth. View Article
