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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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Featured Article Tariff Relief Guide for Canadian Cleantech Entrepreneurs
As tariffs continue to reshape the global economic landscape, Canadian cleantech ventures need strategic resources to overcome complex trade challenges and maintain their competitive edge.
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May 13, 2025 Article AI-Powered Wildfire Detection: How SenseNet Is Protecting Canada’s Forests and Communities It's Wildfire Prevention Month, and we are exploring homegrown solutions tackling one of Canada's greatest threats. BC-based cleantech company SenseNet is using groundbreaking AI, sensors, and predictive analytics to detect and prevent wildfires. View Article
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May 13, 2025 Report BC Cleantech Export Report: Transportation The clean transportation technology sector is growing as countries worldwide attempt to tackle hard-to-abate emissions. As an early adopter of clean transportation with a strong research base, BC is uniquely positioned to seize the opportunities presented by this global transition. This report examines opportunities for the province to leverage this expertise internationally. View Report
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May 1, 2025 Announcement The Search Is on for 2025’s Most Investible Canadian Cleantech Ventures For the fifth year, Foresight is on the lookout for Canada's 50 most investible companies. Now more than ever, homegrown innovation needs a strong backing—Foresight 50 shines a spotlight on the most investible made-in-Canada solutions, connecting them with top investors. View Announcement
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April 30, 2025 Announcement Announcing Updates to Foresight's Board of Directors While saying goodbye to several long-standing Board Directors, we are also excited to welcome new perspectives that will drive us toward global leadership in cleantech innovation. View Announcement
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April 28, 2025 Report BC Cleantech Export Report: Forest Bioeconomy BC's vast forest biomass supply, robust research, and West Coast location create a strong foundation to meet the growing global demand for renewable bio-based solutions. This report examines how BC's cleantech sector can leverage the forest bioeconomy for exports, outlining strengths and market opportunities. View Report
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April 25, 2025 Report Electric Vehicle Charging Alliance Roadmap Through strategic collaboration, BC's educational institutions have the power to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles throughout the province. Simon Fraser University and Foresight Canada, through the British Columbia Net Zero Innovation Network, are unlocking this opportunity. Learn more about Phase I of the Electric Vehicle Charging Alliance. View Report
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April 24, 2025 Article Canada Must Act Now to Seize the Clean Productivity Opportunity Canada’s lagging productivity isn’t an economic issue— it’s a policy issue. We're diving into the recommendations outlined in our open letter to Canada's policymakers, including implementing a national innovation procurement strategy and enacting incentives for the adoption of Canadian technology. View Article
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April 16, 2025 Article Call for Clean Productivity Clean technology is Canada's strongest opportunity to secure economic resilience, increase productivity, and lead on the global stage. But without decisive federal action, we risk being left behind. View Article
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April 15, 2025 Announcement Winners of Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Showcase East Coast Excellence The winners of the inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards were announced last night at the sold-out ceremony in Halifax. From funding ocean-based technology to driving sustainable battery innovation, Canada's East Coast cleantech ecosystem has much to be proud of. View Announcement
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April 10, 2025 Announcement Canadian Research Institute Wins Biomass Recovery Challenge, Partners for Sustainable Forestry Pilot The winner of the Biomass Recovery Challenge will help Groupe Savoie identify high-impact optimization opportunities—reducing fossil fuel use, increasing renewable energy output, and promoting sustainable forestry practices. View Announcement
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April 8, 2025 Announcement New Brunswick Agtech Targets Fertilizer Emissions in New Ontario Pilot The winner of the Ontario Soil Network's Next-Gen Challenge is using their proprietary technology to generate data-driven insights—improving soil health, reducing emissions, and changing Canada's agricultural sector for the better. View Announcement