Challenge Case Studies
Find out how Foresight’s past Innovation Challenges have identified solutions, launched projects, created jobs, and reduced GHG emissions.
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![Magna International Facility Emissions Challenge]()
Open Magna International Facility Emissions Challenge Magna International seeks innovative, reliable solutions to reduce Scope 1 facility emissions. Solutions should have minimal impact on existing infrastructure and demonstrate a reasonable return on investment in the short-medium term. Presented By: ![Magna International]()
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![econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge]()
Open econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge econext invites Canadian innovators to present technology solutions that lower maintenance costs while enhancing the reliability and performance of remote clean energy infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador. The winner of this challenge will receive a $50,000 cash prize to help advance their technology. Presented By: ![econext]()
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![Groupe Savoie Biomass Recovery Challenge]()
Open Groupe Savoie Biomass Recovery Challenge Groupe Savoie is seeking innovation to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of the extraction and transportation of hardwood biomass from cut sites. Presented By: ![Groupe Savoie]()
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![OSN Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge]()
In-Review ![agriNEXT Challenges]()
OSN Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge The OSN is seeking innovative solutions to optimize Ontario farming operations’ nitrogen use efficiency, boost soil health, and enhance farm profitability. Presented By: ![Ontario Soil Network]()
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![CMPC: Smart Forest Solutions Challenge]()
In-Review ![bioNEXT Challenges]()
CMPC: Smart Forest Solutions Challenge CMPC is seeking innovative solutions to measure and optimize water consumption in their plantations to help drive smarter, more sustainable forest management. Presented By: ![CMPC]()
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![Wheaton Precious Metals Future of Mining Challenge]()
In-Review Wheaton Precious Metals Future of Mining Challenge This year, USD $1 million will be awarded to a solution that targets the reduction of greenhouse gases and carbon intensity at base and precious metals mines, with funds being used to help further advance the technology. Presented By: ![Wheaton Precious Metals]()
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![CMPC: Understanding Our Trees Challenge]()
Completed ![bioNEXT Challenges]()
CMPC: Understanding Our Trees Challenge CMPC sought innovative solutions to measure moisture and density in trees, logs, chips and biomass to improve their manufacturing process. Presented By: ![CMPC]()
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![Canadian Space Agency: Aqualunar Challenge]()
In-Review ![waterNEXT Challenges]()
Canadian Space Agency: Aqualunar Challenge The Canadian Space Agency sought powerful water technologies that could be used to purify lunar water, enabling future space missions. Presented By: ![Canadian Space Agency]()
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![IFAO: Sustainable Agtech for Profitability Challenge]()
Completed ![agriNEXT Challenges]()
IFAO: Sustainable Agtech for Profitability Challenge IFAO sought innovative agtech solutions that improve decision-making and analysis of field crop farmers' operations, enabling optimized soil health, biodiversity, and profitability. Presented By: ![Ontario Soil Network]()
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![BCNZIN: Building BC's Low-Carbon Economy Challenge]()
Completed ![BCNZIN Challenges]()
BCNZIN: Building BC's Low-Carbon Economy Challenge Foresight's British Columbia Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN) sought innovative solutions to support BC’s transition to a low-carbon economy and achieve the province’s climate goals. Learn More -
![FortisBC: Compact Carbon Capture Challenge]()
Completed ![carbonNEXT Challenges]()
FortisBC: Compact Carbon Capture Challenge FortisBC sought solutions for capturing relatively small amounts of CO2 from a variety of geographic areas within Canada to use or sequester. Learn More -
![COSIA: Low Energy Water Treatment Technology Challenge]()
Completed ![waterNEXT Challenges]()
COSIA: Low Energy Water Treatment Technology Challenge Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance and the University of Alberta were looking for innovative solutions for the treatment of dissolved organic compounds present in Oil Sands Process Water. Learn More
