Jeanette
Jackson
CEO Foresight Cleantech Accelerator
Jeanette is an experienced CEO and entrepreneur with broad experience in technology, business development, marketing, and operations.
As the CEO of Foresight, Jeanette has led rapid growth, transforming a regional organization into Canada’s largest cleantech accelerator.
Since 2018, under her leadership, Foresight has expanded accelerator programs from one province to national, built a vibrant Industry Innovation Program, and launched a sectoral approach to accelerate cleantech innovation. Jeanette is a frequent speaker, media guest, and advisor to industry and government.
Prior to joining Foresight, Jeanette was founding CEO of Light-Based Technologies, which she built into a thriving enterprise with venture capital supports and a successful personal exit in 2011.
As President of The Brag Company, she oversaw the complete restructuring of the business and sale of the company in just two years. As an Executive in Residence with Foresight, Jeanette advised more than 20 ventures in several markets including bio-energy, electric vehicles, smart buildings, water tech, robotics and wind.
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![It’s Time for the Most Important Canada First: Reaching Net Zero]()
July 25, 2022 Article It’s Time for the Most Important Canada First: Reaching Net Zero The climate challenge has come into acute focus over the past year. As outlined in our new annual report, our team has stepped up our commitment to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Canadian cleantech innovation. View Article -
![Let the Clean Energy Transition Begin!]()
February 16, 2022 Article Let the Clean Energy Transition Begin! Jeanette shares her excitement about CRIN's $30 million funding for the four clean energy projects, in its Low Emission Fuels and Products Technology Competition. View Article -
![Helix 5 - A Progressive Stakeholder Model to Scale Innovation]()
November 30, 2021 Article Helix 5 - A Progressive Stakeholder Model to Scale Innovation Our approach to innovation and cluster development has drawn attention from near and far, and support from members of the innovation ecosystem across the globe. View Article
