Foresight 50

Canada's Most Investible Cleantech

Foresight 50 helps ventures thrive through showcases and 1:1 connections with international investors. The program has been spotlighting Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures since 2021, connecting them with Foresight’s vast network of international investors to raise capital and multiply their impact.

Deadline to submit the application form is June 30, 2025.

Application FormMeet the Past Foresight 50

Every year, Canadian innovators make remarkable advancements in cleantech, punching well above their weight on the global stage. But to deploy these critical climate solutions, these ventures need capital.  

The 5th annual program garners international recognition and capital connections for cutting-edge climate solutions through:

Investor Networking

Connect with top cleantech investors

International PR

Profiles in Foresight-led international media campaign

Exclusive Events

Access to in-person Foresight 50 Celebration and Investor Forum

Mark Your Calendar! 

Foresight 50 Showcase is coming to Calgary this year — join us November 4 & 5 at The Pioneer for two days of innovation, connection, and cleantech celebration.

Early bird tickets launch on June 23 — stay tuned and secure your spot early!

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Foresight 50 is made possible through the generous support of organizations committed to advancing Canada’s cleantech ecosystem. In partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) and Carbon Life Media, we’re proud to spotlight the ventures shaping a net zero future.

Meet the Foresight 50 Judge Panel

Foresight 50 ventures are selected by a panel of expert judges comprised of active investors who evaluate each company’s potential for impact and growth. 

Uzoma Erondu, Senior Manager Impact Investing, The Atmospheric Fund
Uzoma Erondu, Senior Manager Impact Investing, The Atmospheric Fund
David Weekes - Associate, Pangaea Ventures
David Weekes - Associate, Pangaea Ventures
Steven Xu - CEO and Managing Partner, INP Capital
Steven Xu - CEO and Managing Partner, INP Capital
Douglas Lui - Venture Partner, Vine Ventures, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Misfit Ventures
Douglas Lui - Venture Partner, Vine Ventures, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Misfit Ventures
Barbara Mckenzie - CEO, Metis Settlements Development Corporation
Barbara Mckenzie - CEO, Metis Settlements Development Corporation
Moien Giashi - Principal, GreenSky Ventures
Moien Giashi - Principal, GreenSky Ventures
Val Chiykowski - Senior Associate, Evok Innovations
Val Chiykowski - Senior Associate, Evok Innovations
Taylor Huff - Vice President, Khasma Capital
Taylor Huff - Vice President, Khasma Capital
Ben Gibbons - Co-Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Waterpoint Lane
Ben Gibbons - Co-Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Waterpoint Lane
Daniel Kriozere - Venture Partner, Anthropocene Ventures
Daniel Kriozere - Venture Partner, Anthropocene Ventures
Manuel Garcia - Associate, Innovate Calgary
Manuel Garcia - Associate, Innovate Calgary
Jonathan Graham - Investor
Jonathan Graham - Investor
Olivia Hornby - Founding and Managing Partner, Spring Capital
Olivia Hornby - Founding and Managing Partner, Spring Capital
Nikhil Nayar - Senior Associate, Rogue Insight Capital
Nikhil Nayar - Senior Associate, Rogue Insight Capital
Guirong Yang - Managing Director, Xavaav Capital
Guirong Yang - Managing Director, Xavaav Capital
Sophie Seston - Principal, Active Impact Investments
Sophie Seston - Principal, Active Impact Investments
Andrew Wong - Director, TRIREC
Andrew Wong - Director, TRIREC
Crystal Lo - Investment Associate, InBC Investment Corp
Crystal Lo - Investment Associate, InBC Investment Corp
Namendra Anand - Impact Director, The Northpine Foundation
Namendra Anand - Impact Director, The Northpine Foundation
Irene Yang - Principal, BASF Venture Capital
Irene Yang - Principal, BASF Venture Capital
Jay Patel - Investor, Toyota Ventures
Jay Patel - Investor, Toyota Ventures
Chris Edwards - Managing Partner, Tall Grass Ventures
Chris Edwards - Managing Partner, Tall Grass Ventures
Daniel Vo - Senior Associate, Renewal Funds
Daniel Vo - Senior Associate, Renewal Funds
Dania Moazzam - Vice President Banking, RBCx
Dania Moazzam - Vice President Banking, RBCx
Jotham Chow - Associate, Amplify Capital
Jotham Chow - Associate, Amplify Capital
Alisha Jani - Investor, At One Ventures
Alisha Jani - Investor, At One Ventures
Simon Olivier - Senior Partner, Cycle Capital
Simon Olivier - Senior Partner, Cycle Capital
Jennie Graham -  Investment Associate, Burnt Island Ventures
Jennie Graham -  Investment Associate, Burnt Island Ventures
Jessica Lajoie - Impact Investment Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust
Jessica Lajoie - Impact Investment Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust
Ludovic Copere -Investor, Sony Innovation Fund
Ludovic Copere -Investor, Sony Innovation Fund
Tom Urban - Founder, Agribusiness Advisors
Tom Urban - Founder, Agribusiness Advisors
Cheri Corbett - Partner, BDC
Cheri Corbett - Partner, BDC
Ka-Hay Law - Partner, Telus Global Ventures
Ka-Hay Law - Partner, Telus Global Ventures
Blake Bunting - Co-Founder, GoParity
Blake Bunting - Co-Founder, GoParity

Meet the 2024 Foresight 50

Each year, the Foresight 50 represents hope for our future. Covering a wide range of sectors and regions across the country, these are the ventures leading the way to net zero.

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Announcing our inclusion on the Foresight 50 list helped us close our $2M round with US investors. It was definitely helpful for our process to be acknowledged!

Sheida Shahi Adaptis, 2022 Foresight 50 Honouree
<strong>Sheida Shahi</strong>