A Calgary-based company utilizing technology to transform greenhouse emissions into high-performance carbon nano-fibres has secured a round of equity financing. Alberta’s Carbonova this week declared the oversubscribed $5 million round a syndicate of strategic and private investors, which builds on a recent $4M grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “Closing this round oversubscribed reflects strong confidence […]
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Alberta Shines Bright in 2025 Foresight 50
Canadian cleantech is rapidly reaching market maturity, with many market-ready solutions now deploying, becoming profitable, and solving real-world challenges for industry leaders across the country. Last night in Calgary, the energy was electric as Foresight Canada, the nation’s largest cleantech accelerator, revealed its 2025 Foresight 50 — a list celebrating the country’s most investible clean […]
Cleantech Carbonova Garners $4.4M from ERA to Develop Demo Facility in Calgary
Emissions Reduction Alberta is investing nearly $50 million across several different projects to accelerate technological solutions oriented toward boosting Canada’s circular economy. Through the Advanced Materials Challenge, ERA has committed $49M to 18 projects, with funding hailing from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, for […]
Calgary Companies Lead the Charge at Global Energy Show Canada 2025 Awards
At the Global Energy Show Canada 2025, held at Calgary’s BMO Centre from June 10 to 12, several Calgary-based companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in energy technology and innovation. The awards program focused on leadership, sustainability, and the advancement of the energy industry, with Calgary’s homegrown tech companies taking center stage. Here’s a […]
5 Calgary Tech Companies to Watch at Global Energy Show Canada 2025
The Global Energy Show Canada will take place at Calgary’s BMO Centre in Stampede Park from June 10 to 12, 2025, and it promises to be a defining event for the energy industry. With over 30,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors, the show is set to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations across the energy […]
Edmonton, Calgary Firms Highlighted Among ‘Strong Lineup of Companies’ at CIX Startup Awards
This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
Calgary to Host Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024, Showcasing Cleantech Leaders
The future of Canada’s cleantech industry will be under the spotlight in Calgary as the city hosts Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 on October 1 and 2. The event promises to feature some of the country’s top innovators, with additional Calgary-based companies set to showcase their groundbreaking solutions. “It’s rare to have this kind of diversity […]
5 Calgary Tech Companies to Check Out at Global Energy Show Canada
Global Energy Show Canada is taking over Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park for its annual event with a strong focus on technology, innovation, and sustainability. The energy show runs from June 11 to 13 and will host industry leaders and participants from around the world. Alberta’s energy sector is a star attraction […]
Carbonova Raises $6M to Convert Emissions into Carbon Essentials
Calgary startup Carbonova has raised an oversubscribed $6 million equity round for its technology that turns greenhouse gas emissions into carbon materials for sustainable and inexpensive everyday essentials. The University of Calgary spin-off intends to use the net proceeds from the financing to advance its strategy towards building the first commercial demonstration carbon nanofibers unit in […]
Government of Canada Invests in Seven Alberta Cleantechs
Canadian cleantech entrepreneurs are making huge strides on solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, including technology for energy-efficient buildings, advances in sustainable agriculture and innovation in water security. Cleantech businesses contributed more than $28.2 billion to the Canadian economy in 2021 and exported $9.2 billion in goods and services. In 2021, the cleantech sector employed more than 188,000 […]