Cleantech Solutions for Regional Challenges
Regional Expertise, National Impact
We understand that each region's unique industrial strengths and challenges require tailored acceleration approaches. By connecting regional expertise with national resources and international opportunities, we're helping build a more competitive, resilient Canadian economy - creating jobs, driving productivity, and positioning Canadian companies as global leaders in the future economy.
British Columbia
With diverse natural resources and international business pipelines, BC is perfectly positioned to be a cleantech powerhouse.
Through Foresight's Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN) in BC, we’re accelerating the province's transition to a clean, net zero economy by bringing together the ecosystem to fast-track the development and adoption of clean technology solutions.
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![BC Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Announcement BC Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Since 2020, Foresight has celebrated excellence in BC’s cleantech ecosystem through these awards, showcasing companies and organizations that are driving both economic growth and impactful innovation. We are excited to continue this initiative with the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards. View Announcement -
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December 17, 2024 Report Lignin Forest Bioeconomy - Case Study Explore opportunities for sustainable innovation, economic growth, and emissions reduction in BC’s forest bioeconomy through the BCNZIN Lignin Project. View Report -
![Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]()
September 30, 2024 Article Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As we work towards net zero for generations to come, it's crucial that we recognize the invaluable generational knowledge of Indigenous communities, and together build meaningful partnerships that safeguard our shared environment for future generations. View Article
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![Alberta Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Announcement Alberta Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Since 2023, Foresight has celebrated excellence in Alberta’s cleantech ecosystem through the Alberta Cleantech Awards, showcasing companies and organizations that are driving both economic growth and impactful innovation. We are excited to continue this initiative with the 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards. View Announcement -
![Finalists Announced for 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards]()
April 29, 2024 Article Finalists Announced for 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards We are thrilled to recognize this group of innovators, industry leaders, investors, and community builders. View Article -
![Celebrating Carbon Month at The Carbon Capture Canada Conference]()
September 25, 2023 Article Celebrating Carbon Month at The Carbon Capture Canada Conference Foresight's Alberta Director, David Yiptong, shares insights from the Carbon Capture Canada Conference in Edmonton, AB, where organizations and individuals from across the country and around the globe gathered to share insights, address common challenges, and discuss the future of carbon tech innovation. View Article
Saskatchewan and Manitoba
With a wealth of resources and key strengths in sectors such as agtech and energy, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are becoming hotbeds for cleantech development.
Through strategic partnerships, venture acceleration, and investor connections, we’re excited to be contributing to cleantech innovation across the prairies.
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![Building a Green Prairie Economy | Reflections from the PrairiesCan Engagement Sessions]()
July 20, 2023 Article Building a Green Prairie Economy | Reflections from the PrairiesCan Engagement Sessions On June 12, Foresight Canada took part in an engagement roundtable session in Calgary, Alberta, hosted by PrairiesCan to discuss the newly minted Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. View Article -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Proteus Waters - Closing the Circle on Waste]()
July 20, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Proteus Waters - Closing the Circle on Waste Wastewater is an underused and under appreciated resource. Proteus Waters is focused on a water recovery and circular economic business model that also has a much smaller environmental footprint, and far lower economic cost, when compared to traditional bacterial options. View Article -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: drOPs Solutions]()
July 13, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: drOPs Solutions The drOPs platform aims to enable water treatment operators to effectively manage clean water production, and acts as a centralized marketplace for all the items a water treatment plant needs in order to keep running. View Article
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![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Co2L Tech]()
August 3, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Co2L Tech CO2L Tech is a cleantech startup specializing in CO2-utilization technologies, and has developed innovative processes that have enabled them to manufacture a diverse range of CO2-derived products including desiccants, two-way humidity controllers, and different chemical precursors. View Article -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Last20 Pavement]()
July 27, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Last20 Pavement Last20 Pavement has developed a novel solution to put plastic waste to good use. Their technology is a cost-effective, environmentally-driven, high-performance solution for asphalt applications that upcycles low density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic into pavement. View Article -
![Three Days of Connections, A Lifetime of Impact]()
July 6, 2023 Article Three Days of Connections, A Lifetime of Impact Elizabeth Thorsen, VP, Operations at Foresight Canada, shares her insights and reflections from attending Collision 2023. View Article
Quebec
With a vast supply of leading research facilities and a vibrant ecosystem of cleantech ventures, Quebec is becoming a hub for cleantech innovation.
Through direct support for innovative Quebec-based cleantech ventures, and expansive investor programming and virtual events, we are actively growing the cleantech community in Quebec.
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![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Vizva AgroTech]()
August 17, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Vizva AgroTech Globally, agriculture accounts for roughly 70 per cent of all freshwater withdrawals. Thankfully, Vizva AgroTech has found a way to cut agricultural water consumption by over 95 per cent. View Article -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: GreenLIB]()
August 9, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: GreenLIB Founded in 2022, GreenLIB is a cleantech startup focused on lithium-ion batteries and the refining of raw materials in order to address the escalating problem of battery waste management. View Article -
![Circulus AgTech Solution Inc. Wins Top Prize at the Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge Pitch Night Finale]()
June 22, 2023 Announcement Circulus AgTech Solution Inc. Wins Top Prize at the Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge Pitch Night Finale The Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge, powered by HSBC, came to an exciting conclusion on June 15 at the Pitch Night Finale, with Circulus AgTech Solution Inc. winning the grand prize of $100,000 to further develop their solution. View Announcement
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is focused on becoming a key center for cleantech development in everything from renewable energy to green building.
Through Innovation Challenges, investor matchmaking opportunities and direct venture support, we’re working to catapult Atlantic Canada’s climate innovations onto the global stage.
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![Building Momentum for Cleantech on Canada’s East Coast]()
February 7, 2025 Article Building Momentum for Cleantech on Canada’s East Coast Our Atlantic Canada Road Trip in November and December 2024 was full of impactful discussions and a strong sense of optimism for the East Coast's role in driving a prosperous future economy for Canada. Our Sr. Partnerships Manager Lindsay Murray shares her takeaways. View Article -
![Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations]()
January 13, 2025 Announcement Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Now Accepting Nominations Applications are now open for Foresight's first-ever Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards, recognizing East Coast ventures and ecosystem leaders that are advancing innovation, economic growth, and positioning the country as a leader in clean technology. View Announcement -
![Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]()
September 30, 2024 Article Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As we work towards net zero for generations to come, it's crucial that we recognize the invaluable generational knowledge of Indigenous communities, and together build meaningful partnerships that safeguard our shared environment for future generations. View Article
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Cleantech is on the rise in Canada, and Foresight provides access to over 1,000 cleantech providers, expert networks, and ecosystem connections to help businesses accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. We offer tailored partnerships that enable companies to reduce their carbon footprint and lead in the cleantech sector.