INFRASTRUCTURE
Sustainable Infrastructure Where We Live, Work, and Move
We are powering a sustainable future by bridging the gap between industrial ambition and clean innovation. From modernizing power grids with clean energy solutions to scaling high-performance green buildings and sustainable transportation, we are transforming Canada’s infrastructure to meet the demands of a net-zero world.
How Foresight Supports Canada’s Clean Infrastructure Transition
Ecosystem Insights
We provide unparalleled insights that support informed decision-making, reduce investment risk, strengthen supply chains, and repurpose and valorize traditional waste streams.
This includes ecosystem mapping, feasibility and business case studies, impact assessments, market and strategic analyses, opportunity analyses, and policy recommendations, among other custom programs.
Industry Support
As an innovation broker, we accelerate cleantech adoption across Canada’s critical sectors by identifying shared challenges and developing tangible pathways to overcome them. We partner with public and private organizations to support the adoption of tailored solutions—facilitating innovation scouting, collaborative research, and industry-led Working Groups to ensure the seamless integration of new technologies into industrial value chains.
Innovator Support
Our sector-specific support is designed for the complex challenges of scaling cleantech.
By leveraging a network of 250+ Executives in Residence (EIRs), we deliver high-impact matchmaking, technical showcases, and the specialized strategic guidance ventures need to accelerate their growth.
Other Support Services
- Industry Matchmaking
- Working Groups
- Technology Sourcing
- Business Cases & Custom Research
- Events & Roundtables
- Subject Matter Expertise
Powering the Future of Clean Energy in Canada
Canada is working toward a net-zero electricity system by 2035—a monumental transition that requires doubling our grid capacity while phasing out fossil fuel reliance. We convene the country's top industry leaders and cleantech innovators to make this goal a reality.
We connect clean energy solutions with industry leaders to scale the smart grids, storage, renewable energy, and generation technologies essential for a carbon-neutral future. By bridging the gap between emerging tech and industrial scale, we are accelerating the transition to a decentralized and resilient energy system.
Clean Energy Focus Areas:
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Grid Resilience
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Decarbonizing Transportation
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Hydrogen
4
Remote & Rural Clean Energy
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AI & Smart Grid Technology
Mission
Our clean energy program helps ventures scale and industry leaders integrate the solutions required to seamlessly transition to a net-zero future that is both energy-abundant and economically resilient.
Technology Adoption Services
Identify the right cleantech solution for your unique challenges.
Our Technology Adoption Services de-risk the process of cleantech adoption, offering customized research, feasibility studies, business cases, innovation scouting, and technology validation to ensure data-driven decision making and a seamless transition from discovery to deployment.
Clean Energy Venture Support
Access the expertise, capital, and industry partners needed to accelerate your technology’s path to adoption.
Our Acceleration Program offers ventures at every stage access to Foresight’s network of over 270+ mentors and Executives in Residence. We offer a curated range of support, including technology development, market intelligence, professional development and exposure opportunities.
Working Groups
Scale your impact through collaboration.
Members get unparalleled access to a Canada-wide network of like-minded peers and forward-thinking organizations, offering tangible resources including affordable research, essential project development support, and cost-sharing initiatives. Active groups include:
Connect with Us
Not sure which clean energy support is best for you?
Our team can help you navigate our programs and identify the right pathways to accelerate your innovation and adoption goals.
Case Study
econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge
The Challenge: econext sought advanced solutions to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of remote clean energy systems in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a goal of bridging the gap between energy potential and operational reality.
The Solution: Angler Solutions was selected as the winner of the Challenge for their proprietary MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization) software. Their platform uses sophisticated modeling to streamline energy distribution and maximize system performance.
The Outcomes:
Capital Injection
Angler Solutions was awarded $50,000 to accelerate the technical development of their MESO software.
International Expansion
Angler Solutions Secured new pilot opportunities and strategic partnerships in both Canada and the Netherlands.
Market Credibility
Angler Solutions received an increase in brand reputation, positioning them as a vetted leader in energy optimization.
Commercial Momentum
The challenge served as a launchpad for cross-border collaboration and long-term scaling within the global clean energy ecosystem.
Since we started our engagement with Foresight [...] we know we’ll continue to benefit for years to come from what we’ve learned and who we’ve met.
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News & Publications
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![Unlocking the Business Case for Wastewater Energy Transfer]()
September 21, 2025 Report Unlocking the Business Case for Wastewater Energy Transfer Discover the financial and environmental benefits of Wastewater Energy Transfer. Learn how WET can cut emissions and deliver ROI for cities and utilities. View Report -
![Waste Heat Recovery & Thermal Storage: Technology Landscape Study]()
September 12, 2025 Report Waste Heat Recovery & Thermal Storage: Technology Landscape Study Produced in partnership with ZEIC, this report shows how Canadian solutions can cut emissions, ease grid constraints, and lower costs by turning wasted heat into reliable energy. View Report -
![Envisioning a Hydrogen Hub in BC's Southern Interior]()
July 9, 2025 Report Envisioning a Hydrogen Hub in BC's Southern Interior To drive progress towards CleanBC goals and implement actions from the BC Hydrogen Strategy, the BC Clean Energy and Major Projects Office is working with Foresight to examine the potential for hydrogen hub development in BC. View Report
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![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Hydrogen Technology]()
September 3, 2025 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Hydrogen Technology Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Hydrogen Technology is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Envisioning a Vancouver Island Hydrogen Hub]()
July 9, 2025 Report Envisioning a Vancouver Island Hydrogen Hub To drive progress towards CleanBC goals and implement actions from the BC Hydrogen Strategy, the BC Clean Energy and Major Projects Office is working with Foresight to examine the potential for hydrogen hub development in BC. View Report -
![Envisioning a Hydrogen Hub in BC's Southern Interior]()
July 9, 2025 Report Envisioning a Hydrogen Hub in BC's Southern Interior To drive progress towards CleanBC goals and implement actions from the BC Hydrogen Strategy, the BC Clean Energy and Major Projects Office is working with Foresight to examine the potential for hydrogen hub development in BC. View Report
Our Clean Energy Partners
We collaborate with multiple partners to deliver unparalleled support to the Canadian ecosystem, including:
Canada’s Clean Energy Ecosystem Maps
Your essential guide to electricity technology in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we’ve leveraged data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze Canada’s electricity technology sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed electricity Ventures to Value Chains report.
Your essential guide to hydrogen technology in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's hydrogen sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed hydrogen Ventures to Value Chains report.
Taking Canada’s Built Environment to the Next Level
The buildings where we live and work are responsible for nearly 13% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. As climate change intensifies, our infrastructure must do more than just reduce its footprint—it must become the foundation of resilient communities capable of withstanding extreme weather and shifting energy demands.
Solving critical operational hurdles in Canada’s built environment is our starting point. We connect industry leaders with high-performance building innovators to deploy the modular systems and smart technologies essential for a net-zero future. By facilitating these strategic connections, we move construction tech from the lab to the job site, building a legacy of affordable, resilient, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Built Environment Focus Areas:
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Retrofits & Resilient Housing
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High-Efficiency, Zero-Carbon Construction
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Building Management Systems
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Low-Embodied Carbon Materials
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Water Conservation Technologies
Mission
Our built environment program empowers building owners and developers to bridge the gap between innovative clean technologies and practical application. This reduces environmental impacts and drives deep decarbonization and long-term water and energy conservation.
Technology Adoption Services
Identify the right cleantech solutions for your unique challenges.
Our Technology Adoption Services de-risk the process of cleantech adoption, offering customized research, technology validation, innovation scouting, and project management to ensure a seamless transition from discovery to deployment.
Built Environment Venture Support
Access the expertise, capital, and industry partners needed to accelerate your technology’s path to adoption.
Our Acceleration Program offers ventures at every stage access to Foresight’s network of over 270+ mentors and Executives in Residence. We offer a curated range of support, including technology development, market intelligence, professional development and exposure opportunities.
Working Groups
Scale your impact through collaboration.
Members get unparalleled access to a Canada-wide network of like-minded peers and forward-thinking organizations, offering tangible resources including affordable research, essential project development support, and cost-sharing initiatives. Active groups:
Connect with Us
Not sure which built environment support is best for you?
Our team can help you navigate our programs and identify the right pathways to accelerate your innovation and adoption goals.
Case Study
Canada’s Housing Supply Challenge
Canada urgently needs faster, more affordable ways to deliver housing. In 2024, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched the Housing Supply Challenge initiative under the federal government’s National Housing Strategy to identify and support innovative, scalable solutions that remove barriers to Canada’s housing supply.
Foresight Canada is proud to have played a national leadership role as the lead Scaling Hub, supporting and accelerating the eighteen innovators selected for their potential to transform housing development across the country.
Meet the Semi-Finalists | Learn More About Innovation Challenges
We don’t have the expertise of material science or structural engineering, and that’s where having partners like Foresight to collaborate—that are innovative, sustainable, and have this vision of creating a better tomorrow—creates this impact. They bring together individual skill sets for a specific project for a common good.
Rohan Kulkarni CEO, Rohe Homes
Case Study: Rohe Homes
BC’s Rohe Homes is revolutionizing home building with their clever, foldable, and modular designs. The company is tackling housing insecurity by creating homes that are not only quick to assemble but also cost-effective and adaptable. Whether it's a laneway home in the city or housing for a remote community, Rohe Homes is making quality, sustainable living more accessible than ever.
Rohe Homes was part of Foresight Canada's British Columbia Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN) and is a participant in our bioeconomy program.
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![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment]()
March 19, 2025 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Smart Policy Series 2019: Smart Buildings]()
April 29, 2021 Report Smart Policy Series 2019: Smart Buildings In this edition of Foresight's Smart Policy Series, we explore opportunities to incentivize low carbon pathways for Smart Buildings. View Report -
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April 29, 2021 Report Smart Policy Series 2019: Waste Mngmt In this edition of Foresight's Smart Policy Series, we explore opportunities to incentivize low carbon pathways for waste management. View Report
Our Built Environment Partners
We collaborate with multiple partners to deliver unparalleled support to the Canadian ecosystem, including:
Canada’s Built Environment Ecosystem Map
Your essential guide to the built environment in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's built environment sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed built environment Ventures to Value Chains report.
Driving Canada’s Sustainable Transportation Future
Transportation is more than a source of emissions—it is the lifeline of the Canadian economy. Accounting for nearly 25% of our national greenhouse gas emissions, the sector faces unique pressures due to our vast geography and resource-dependent trade networks.
Air pollution from fossil fuel-powered fleets remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in our urban areas, making the shift to electric cars and public transportation a public, environmental, and economic priority. Strengthening this sector means more than just reducing emissions; it means building a more efficient, competitive, and resilient supply chain.
By accelerating electrification and scaling eco-friendly, sustainable fuels, we are future-proofing Canada’s trade corridors and ensuring our supply chains can withstand global shifts. This work moves beyond breakthrough concepts by connecting bold innovators with established industrial leaders, securing a competitive advantage that ensures our transportation sector remains a resilient cornerstone of the national economy.
Clean Transportation Focus Areas:
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Low-Carbon & Zero-Emission Vehicles
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Charging & Fuelling Infrastructure
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Indigenous-Led Mobility Solutions
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Smart Mobility & Intelligent Systems
Mission
Our clean transportation program helps end-users bridge the gap between low-carbon innovation and industrial-scale implementation, proving that a decarbonized transportation sector is a more profitable, reliable, and globally competitive engine for growth.
Technology Adoption Services
Identify the right cleantech solutions for your unique challenges.
Our Technology Adoption Services de-risk the process of cleantech adoption, offering customized research, technology validation, innovation scouting, and project management to ensure a seamless transition from discovery to deployment.
Transportation Venture Support
Access the expertise, capital, and industry partners needed to accelerate your technology’s path to adoption.
Our Acceleration Program offers ventures at every stage access to Foresight’s network of over 270+ mentors and Executives in Residence. We offer a curated range of support, including technology development, market intelligence, professional development and exposure opportunities.
Working Groups
Scale your impact through collaboration.
Members get unparalleled access to a Canada-wide network of like-minded peers and forward-thinking organizations, offering tangible resources including affordable research, essential project development support, and cost-sharing initiatives. Active groups:
- Electric Vehicle Charging Alliance
- Metro Vancouver Clean Transportation Working Group
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)
Connect with Us
Not sure which transportation tech support is best for you?
Our team can help you navigate our programs and identify the right pathways to accelerate your innovation and adoption goals.
Key Projects & Initiatives
BC EV Charging Alliance
Launched in partnership with BC Hydro, SFU, City of Vancouver, this alliance of BC post-secondary institutions is accelerating the expansion of the provincial EV charging network. By pooling resources and expertise, the collaboration is reducing installation costs and creating a standardized, accessible charging network for both campus and public use. The alliance has developed multiple useful tools to inform EV users and infrastructure developers.
eMHDV Charging Infrastructure Working Group and Design Guide
Developed for BC Hydro, this comprehensive guide standardizes the design and deployment of charging hubs for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This foundational tool will accelerate infrastructure development, reduce costs, and ensure a scalable, consistent charging network.
Design Guide coming soon!
Maritime Decarbonization
Working with the Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate (VMCC) and other key partners, we are exploring opportunities to accelerate cleantech adoption in Canada port and ocean-going fleets.
Clean Mobility Cluster
We are a founding member of the BCV Clean Mobility Cluster, led by BC Hydro and Electric Mobility Canada. The initiative is accelerating sustainable land, sea, and air solutions to meet 2030 climate goals.
Case Study
Driving Grid Resilience with Fuse Power Management
Scope: Provincial (BC)
Partners: BC Hydro (funder), Fuse Power (delivery)
In partnership with Foresight’s BCNZIN and BC Hydro, Foresight is supporting Fuse Power Management in a landmark demonstration of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. By transforming electric vehicle fleets into mobile energy assets, this project proves that stationary EVs can provide real-time grid support while creating new revenue streams for fleet operators.
Through this collaboration, Fuse is showcasing how V2G innovation enhances grid resilience and accelerates the shift toward a dependable, decentralized, and clean energy future.
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![Vehicle-to-Grid Field Demonstration in British Columbia]()
April 6, 2026 Report Vehicle-to-Grid Field Demonstration in British Columbia Electric vehicle batteries represent a rapidly growing distributed storage resource that sits idle for large portions of the day. V2G transforms that storage into dispatchable flexibility, enabling peak shaving, renewable integration, resilience services, and the deferral of traditional grid infrastructure investments. View Report -
![Unlocking Opportunities in Transport]()
July 14, 2025 Report Unlocking Opportunities in Transport Foresight partnered with UnitedLex to develop a Transport Landscape Study, which analyzes the global transportation innovation ecosystem. View Report -
![Envisioning a Vancouver Island Hydrogen Hub]()
July 9, 2025 Report Envisioning a Vancouver Island Hydrogen Hub To drive progress towards CleanBC goals and implement actions from the BC Hydrogen Strategy, the BC Clean Energy and Major Projects Office is working with Foresight to examine the potential for hydrogen hub development in BC. View Report
Our Sustainable Transportation Partners
We collaborate with multiple partners to deliver unparalleled support to the Canadian ecosystem, including:
Canada’s Transportation Ecosystem Maps
Your essential guide to transportation technology in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we’ve leveraged data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's transportation industry.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed transportation Ventures to Value Chains report.
Your essential guide to energy storage technology for transportation in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key partners to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's energy storage industry for the transportation sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed energy storage for transportation Ventures to Value Chains report.