Foresight 50
Canada's Most Investible Cleantech Ventures
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.
Meet the Foresight 50Investor InquiriesEvery 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 4th annual program garners international recognition and capital connections for cutting-edge climate solutions through:
Investor Matchmaking
1:1 in-person investor matchmaking and follow-on virtual pitch sessions with targeted investors
International PR
Profiles in Foresight-led international media campaign
Exclusive Events
Access to in-person Foresight 50 Showcase and Investor Forum
- 2S Water Inc.
Metal concentration data for aqueous extractive process optimization, starting with the lithium market, at 2000x the speed of existing test methods.
Learn More - 4AG Robotics (formerly TechBrew Robotics)
Empowering mushroom producers to grow sustainably through mushroom-harvesting robots.
Learn More - 7Gen
EV-as-a-Service helping fleets reach zero emissions with up to 40% lower monthly costs than internal combustion engine vehicles.
Learn More - Anodyne Chemistries
Carbon negative chemicals for industrial customers at price parity and 100% less emissions than leading incumbents.
Learn More - Arca (formerly Carbin Minerals)
Industrial-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal by repurposing mine waste, at price parity or lower than other highly durable credits.
Learn More - Ayrton Energy Inc.
Providing hydrogen gas storage as manageable as diesel, at 30% lower costs than conventional hydrogen gas storage.
Learn More - Azzera Inc.
Enables airlines and aircraft operators to save 400 work hours, integrate sustainable aviation fuel, and fully offset their emissions.
Learn More - Brickeye
Construction site data analytics platform to mitigate risk, boost productivity, and protect margins on infrastructure projects.
Learn More - Build Smartr Robotics
Prefabricated, net-zero recycled steel-framed panels that cut construction costs by 20% and emissions by ~30%.
Learn More - Carbon Lock Tech
High-quality and lower cost carbon removal credits generated by converting organic waste into stable biocarbon.
Learn More - Cascadia Seaweed Corp.
Seaweed-derived biostimulants for crops that reduce fertilizer use and feed additives, boosting yields and reducing emissions.
Learn More - ChopValue Manufacturing Ltd.
Transforming recycled chopsticks into high-performance, carbon negative furniture solutions.
Learn More - Circulus Agtech
Upcycling organic waste into biofertilizers that can replace up to 80% of synthetic fertilizers and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 85%.
Learn More - Climative Inc.
Digital low carbon plans for residential buildings at 400% lower cost and with 71% less emissions than traditional audits.
Learn More - Daanaa
Streamlining power operations into a single, efficient module with industry-leading voltage conversion and power density.
Learn More - Dispersa
Waste-derived, cost-effective biosurfactants for the cleaning products sector that eliminate the use of palm oil.
Learn More - Drishya AI Labs Inc.
AI-powered digital twins enabling up to 45% emissions reduction and 10% more output without costly overhauls.
Learn More - Ekona Power Inc.
Rapid-to-deploy, low-cost clean hydrogen production enabled by a novel methane pyrolysis platform.
Learn More - Envo Drive Systems Inc.
Versatile, 4-wheeled electric micro-mobility platform, for sustainable and customizable transportation solutions.
Learn More - Evoco
Biomaterials for diverse commercial material uses at price parity and over 70% lower emissions than petroleum-based alternatives.
Learn More - Exterra Carbon Solutions
Low-carbon metal oxide production that transforms mineral waste into valuable byproducts and durable carbon storage.
Learn More - FeX Energy
Iron-based long-duration energy storage enabling the economic and reliable decarbonization of heat.
Learn More - GHGSat
High-resolution satellites offering near-daily monitoring of industrial emissions worldwide at a fraction of the cost.
Learn More - Harvest Systems Inc.
Harvesting and recycling waste heat from commercial kitchen appliances to cut operating costs and emissions.
Learn More - Ionic Solutions
Desalination solution with incredibly high electrical efficiencies and freshwater recovery rates.
Learn More - Kimia Analytics
Compact, mobile PFAS testing that rapidly measures water contamination on-site at ten times lower cost per sample.
Learn More - Lite-1
100% sustainable colorants at competitive costs that surpass the performance of synthetic dyes.
Learn More - Litus Inc.
Highly durable nanomaterials that allow for the clean and cost-effective selective extraction of lithium.
Learn More - Lucent BioSciences Inc.
Climate-positive fertilizers and seed coatings at price parity that reduce nutrient runoff by 30%, enhancing soil health and crop yields.
Learn More - Maia Farms Inc. (Formerly Kinoko Farms)
Versatile alternative protein ingredient from mushroom mycelium produced with 90% less land than other proteins.
Learn More - Mangrove Lithium
Battery-grade lithium materials with 30% lower operating expenses and over 50% lower emissions than conventional chemical refining.
Learn More - Nanode Battery Technologies
Anodes with 2.5 times the energy density and 5-minute charging at 30% lower cost and reduced environmental impact.
Learn More - NULIFE GreenTech
Transforming wet waste biomass into a bio-oil that is injected into underground geological storage for permanent carbon removal.
Learn More - Orca Water Solutions
Integrated water management solution that works in any type of building to control insurance premiums.
Learn More - pH7 Technologies Inc.
Energy and water efficient closed-loop critical metal extraction without emissions or wastewater generation.
Learn More - Relocalize
Autonomous micro-factories that co-locate food production and packaging to cut upstream logistics and reduce transportation emissions.
Learn More - Rockburst Technologies
CO2 Pulverization technology for large-scale mining companies with up to 50% energy savings.
Learn More - Rotoliptic Technologies
All-metal positive displacement pumps using 50% less energy and steel, cutting emissions by 50%.
Learn More - Solaires Enterprises Inc.
Empowering IoT manufacturers with photovoltaic modules that increase energy conversion efficiency and reduce emissions up to 75%.
Learn More - Sustainable Projects Group
Optimized capital deployment strategies enabling actionable decarbonization at 34% lower cost.
Learn More - TerraFixing Inc.
Direct Air Capture engineered for cold climate operation allowing for large-scale carbon capture in Canada.
Learn More - Tersa Earth Innovations
Remediating acid rock drainage for mines while recovering high-purity metals with no emissions and significantly lower power use.
Learn More - Tooketree Passive Homes
Prefabricated building enclosures with no upfront emissions and up to 90% reduction in operating emissions and costs.
Learn More - Veritree Technology Inc.
Enterprise resource planning platform for ecosystem restoration that brings efficiency, transparency, and confidence to businesses.
Learn More - Vive Crop Protection Inc.
Nano-enabled synthetic and hybrid pesticides that demonstrate superior performance and environmental benefits.
Learn More - VoltSafe Inc.
High-voltage prongless plug, using magnets to connect to electricity and reducing energy usage by 18%.
Learn More - VulcanX Energy Corp.
Empowering the energy transition by producing low-cost and low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon.
Learn More - waterStrider Treatment Inc.
Mine water treatment systems at up to 50% lower cost and up to 90% lower emissions and stable, non-leachable waste by-product.
Learn More - Wild Coast Biologics Inc.
Biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biocontrol products at up to 50% reduced cost and 50% lower emissions.
Learn More - Zen Energy Inc.
Batteries for light electric vehicles with four times the lifespan and greater lifetime offset emissions.
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Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Foresight 50 2024 is powered by Gowling WLG, Pink Flag Marketing and Communication, Latitude Cleantech Search, and BackStretch Recruitment Group. Media Sponsor: Carbon Life Media. Foresight would also like to thank the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), for providing funding support for its Cleantech Ventures program, part of which makes this initiative possible.
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