Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. The Canadian Venture Capital Association found that “Alberta, for the fifth year in a row, attracted a record amount of investments […]
Carbon Upcycling Technologies
Adidas Taps Calgary Startup for Terrex Footwear Collection
Global sportswear brand adidas has tapped a Calgary-based startup to contribute carbon-tech to a line of shoes. The Terrex footwear line is to be infused with captured carbon ink into over 400,000 pairs of shoes, slated for an autumn release, according to a statement from Oco, an Alberta enviro-tech firm. This collaboration is the latest […]
Two Calgary Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Projects Receive Funding
Two Calgary-led carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects are receiving funding as part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT). ERA is committing $1.7 million to the two projects worth $8 million. Funding is sourced from Alberta’s industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. These innovative Alberta-based projects […]
Alberta Announces $58 Million for Circular Economy Projects worth $528 Million
The Government of Alberta is advancing the province’s global leadership in the circular economy by committing $58 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to projects across the province worth $528 million in public and private investment. Producing high-quality fertilizer for farmers, recycling asphalt from roof shingles, sequestering carbon in concrete, and novel plastics recycling are […]
How Alberta is Advancing the Cleantech Economy in 2023
Alberta may be known primarily for oil and gas, but the province is increasingly home to one of Canada’s most robust cleantech ecosystems, where startups are continually making advances with technology—which is good news because some reports suggest that “climate concerns are at an all-time high.” For example, 15 of last year’s Foresight 50 were […]
Two Calgary Companies Named to 2023 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 12 companies being named to the prestigious 2023 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 14th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. While the West Coast stood out […]
Calgary is a Cleantech Leader
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that one-third of them are based in Alberta with 15 calling Calgary home. The Foresight 50 recognizes ventures from across Canada and a variety of sectors including watertech, carbon solutions, hydrogen, and renewable […]