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Fostering Innovation from Coast to Coast
From tidal power in Truro, to critical minerals in the Kootenays, Canada is abundant with natural resources. That’s why we are building powerful networks across the country to accelerate cleantech innovation with programming based on provincial strengths and economic drivers.
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 (NZIN) 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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![Lignin Forest Bioeconomy - Case Study]()
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 -
![Bioeconomy Opportunities: Lil'wat Forestry Ventures]()
August 28, 2024 Report Bioeconomy Opportunities: Lil'wat Forestry Ventures In the Southwest of BC, burning restrictions prohibit harvesting and fire prevention activities in some forested regions. This led Lil’wat Forestry Ventures (LFV), an economic development venture with traditional forestry activities and assets, to consider new pathways to remove forest waste sustainably. View Report
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![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 -
![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
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 -
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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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![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 -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Picketa Systems]()
August 30, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Picketa Systems New Brunswick’s Picketa Systems is changing the future of agtech with a plant tissue analysis technology that provides real-time results, removing nearly all turnaround time in the process of analyzing plant samples. View Article -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Planetary Technologies]()
August 29, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Planetary Technologies Planetary Technologies is developing the world’s first carbon removal system that has the ability to transform coastal outfalls into carbon removal machines. Their technology has the potential to remove 2,000,000 gross tonnes of carbon per year, creating a significant impact on levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere. 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 innovation. We offer tailored partnerships that enable companies to reduce their carbon footprint and lead in the cleantech sector.