Foresight Canada

🌱 Canada's advanced manufacturing sector is on the verge of transformation. To tackle climate goals, environmental challenges, and growing market demands, we need skilled professionals leading the way in sustainable practices. Enter the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program (AME-UP)—a 16-week career accelerator by Foresight Canada and #UpskillCanada, powered by Palette Skills. Whether you're an employer or an engineer, this program is designed to drive #cleantech adoption: 👩💼 Employers: Access engineers trained to meet your sustainability goals. 👷 Engineers: Gain industry-relevant training, hands-on projects, and direct employer connections. Ready to shape the future of Canadian manufacturing? Learn more and apply today: https://hubs.la/Q02VV4ry0 The program is supported by #PaletteSkills and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada

👋 Meet Our Fall 2024 Deliver Cohort 👋 We’re thrilled to introduce 16 game-changing companies poised to make a lasting impact on the clean economy by transforming their innovations into market-ready products: ⭐ Circular Economy Tech Inc ⭐ Massif Energy ⭐ Pyroltech Inc. ⭐ FabriSight ⭐ Lux Sit Systems INC ⭐ Tooketree Passive Homes ⭐ Concept Lab (Fast + Epp) ⭐ FloNergia Systems Inc. ⭐ Ontoly Carbon ⭐ OCCAM'S Technologies Inc. ⭐ Sea Lion Electric Equipment ⭐ AquaCycle Energie ⭐ CANen Research & Development Inc ⭐ Resiliō Climate Solutions ⭐ PULR Technologies inc. ⭐ Angler Solutions Inc. Learn more about our programs that offer purposeful acceleration for the next wave of Canadian #cleantech innovation: https://hubs.la/Q02VZwk40

🚫 Abandoned Mine Waste? Nah. Join us on October 30 in Vancouver for an in-person event exploring cutting-edge water tech solutions that transform mine waste into economic opportunities, recover valuable resources, and drive us toward a net zero future. What you’ll discover: → Metro Vancouver’s unique strengths in resource recovery → Opportunities to build strong cluster support → Risk assessment strategies for investors Network with industry leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of sustainable resource recovery and water management. Secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02T-XXP0 This event is organized by Foresight’s #waterNEXT and BC Net Zero Innovation Network in partnership with Xylem, Invest Vancouver, and McMillan LLP.

We owe a HUGE thank you to our BC ecosystem! As the BC Net Zero Innovation Network (#BCNZIN) enters its third year, we are celebrating our advancements in cleantech adoption across BC’s critical sectors—forestry, transportation, mining, and water. These achievements wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of our dedicated innovators, supporters, and industry partners. Join us in celebrating this milestone at an exclusive gathering connecting the BCNZIN ecosystem: 🗓️ November 13 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm 📍 SFU Venture Labs 555 W Hastings St #1100, Vancouver, BC Let’s celebrate, build new partnerships, and spark ideas for BC’s resilient, green economy: https://hubs.la/Q02VyM_k0 The event is organized with support from SFU VentureLabs. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique as well as support from the Province of British Columbia through BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation. Additional funding for this event is provided through Foresight's #bioNEXT program by the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program.

🌊 Canada is a global leader in water technology, but to expand our market share and impact, we need a clearer picture of the strengths, gaps, and opportunities in the national water innovation ecosystem. The Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology report maps and analyzes Canada’s entire water tech value chain, highlighting a key industry for our clean economy. Unlock valuable insights with the free report: https://hubs.la/Q02V6nqq0

It’s been an amazing few weeks for our team! From Nova Scotia to Ontario to British Columbia, we’ve connected with leaders and changemakers driving progress toward a net zero economy. 📍 Vancouver, BC: Stacey Armstrong, Sam Chisham,Lara Varty, Kylie Williams, and Carlos Espejo supported our Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) Level-Up Mixer, where industry leaders connected with Canada’s #BuiltEnvironment game-changers. 📍 Kingston, ON: Heather Crochetiere and Shawna Hamilton attended the Reaction (RXN) HUB Innovation Summit and Grand Opening, celebrating years of hard work in establishing a hub to support tech development in chemistry and sustainability. 📍 Dartmouth, NS: Lindsay Murray, CAE had an inspiring day exploring COVE with Anna Hart, discovering Nova Scotia’s impressive marine technology hub and its vibrant network of innovators and partners. 📍 Windsor, ON: Zavosh Zaboliyan joined the Accelerate-Accélérer Made in Canada roundtables, sharing insights on advancing Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle industry and building a sustainable future. 📍 Vancouver, BC: #BCNZIN's Tracy Lydiatt - BSc (Hons), MSc, Kylie Williams, Lara Varty, & Flyn McCarthy held a Mining Cluster event with a diverse group of industry leaders, including BC Hydro, Teck Resources Limited, Mining Association of BC, Skeena Gold + Silver, FPX Nickel Corp, Galore Creek Mining Corporation, and Newmont Corporation, to review the Electrical Demand Project and provide valuable feedback on draft results. 📍 Toronto, ON: Zavosh Zaboliyan attended the 8th Sci Innovation Competition with inspiring pitches from companies shaping the future of technology—huge thanks to the SCI team, judges, and guests like Dr. Reza Moridi, former Minister of Research, Innovation and Science, for an incredible event! 📍 Online: the Earth Tech: 2050 ventures pitched to Foresight investors, received valuable feedback in breakout rooms, and made several follow-up connections—stay tuned for the next pitch event in February 2025! ⭐ Carbonova Corp. , Destiny Copper, Green Manganese,  HEJMAS Agrifibre Technologies, NULIFE GreenTech, Ontoly Carbon, TerraFerno Geothermal Solutions, TreeTrack, VulcanX. Explore our upcoming events: https://hubs.la/Q02RllyB0

Meet Lindsay Murray, CAE, a driving force in cleantech collaboration across Atlantic Canada and a key member of our pan-Canadian team! 🇨🇦 With her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and leadership experience at organizations like Women in Nuclear Canada and Startup Zone PEI, Lindsay exemplifies the strength and potential of Atlantic Canada's #cleantech ecosystem. As Sr. Partnerships Manager at Foresight and executive lead of Startup Atlantic, Lindsay is shaping the net zero future of this dynamic region. It’s an honor to work alongside such a visionary leader! 🌱 #ForesightSpotlight #MeetTheTeam

🌲 Can your innovation create smarter, more sustainable forests? CMPC, in partnership with Foresight, is launching the Smart Forest Solutions Challenge to track water needs of different tree species from seedling to harvest, tackling forestry’s water consumption challenges. Ideal solutions will: ✔️Accurately measure water use across species ✔️Consider climate conditions to recommend irrigation ✔️Utilize remote tools like sensors, drones, or satellites ✔️Be capable of data connectivity through cloud-based systems. The winning solution could scale across CMPC's plantations, driving sustainable forestry practices. Learn more at our webinar on Nov 26, 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET: https://hubs.la/Q02T_bcY0 🔗 Apply now: https://hubs.la/Q02T_c7P0

🌊 Atlantic Canada, let's connect! The Foresight Atlantic Road Tour is kicking off, bringing change-makers together from across the East Coast. First stop, Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with econext. Join us in St. John’s on November 1 for an exciting event featuring: - A short presentation on Foresight’s latest updates - A preview of our new strategic plan - Insights into the future of #cleantech in Atlantic Canada Network with industry leaders and innovators shaping the cleantech economy on the East Coast and beyond. We can’t wait to see you there! 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02T_6DQ0 Stay tuned for our next visits in PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick 👀

With bold innovations, resilience, and adaptability our alumni ventures showcase the strength of Canadian #cleantech. Here are some recent highlights: ⭐ RainStick (Kelowna, BC) an Indigenous and women-led startup, closed an oversubscribed $2.6M Seed+ funding round. ⭐ Litus Inc. (Calgary, AB), Tersa Earth (Vancouver, BC), TerraFixing (Ottawa, ON), and Ayrton Energy (Calgary, AB) were named to the 2024 #Cleantech50toWatch - Cleantech Group's global list of companies taking action on the climate crisis ⭐ Spherical Rotors Inc. (Calgary, AB) is one of the winners of the NGIF Capital Global Cleantech Challenge. ⭐ Planetary (Dartmouth, NS) demonstrated that Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement is safe and effective. ⭐ Carbon Lock Tech (Winnipeg, MB) won the Canadian Global Entrepreneurship Network Entrepreneurship World Cup & was selected for $100K purchase through Kiloton Fund Carbon Removal Investments with Shopify. ⭐ Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Calgary, AB) was certified as a B Corporation by B Lab. ⭐ Arca (Vancouver, BC) and pH7 Technologies (Vancouver, BC) are among the 9 companies receiving $7.6M through B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)'s first 2024 Call for Innovation. ⭐ CarbonGraph (Toronto, ON) launched EcoScan - the easiest way to produce a basic, screening-level Life Cycle Assessment. ⭐ VoltSafe Inc. (Vancouver, BC) won a Soundings Trade Only Most Innovative Marine Company Award at IBEX, International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference. ⭐ Properate (Vancouver, BC) and the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation expanded the BC Home Energy Planner program to the City of New Westminster, providing homeowners with personalized virtual energy assessments. ⭐ Frontier has facilitated $4.5M of carbon removal pre-purchases from 9 companies, including our alumni NULIFE GreenTech (Saskatoon, SK) and Exterra Carbon Solutions (Montreal, QC) ⭐Cascadia Seaweed (Sidney, BC) secured $3.85 million towards their 6M Series A round target. ⭐ TreeTrack (Port Coquitlam, BC) and VulcanX (Vancouver, BC) were selected in the 2024 top 10 Startups in the New Ventures BC competition, presented by Innovate BC. Join our Accelerate from Anywhere programs for access to Canada’s largest cleantech advisory network, tailored programming, and a national cleantech community: https://lnkd.in/gTxAAanT