Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of cleantech. Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage, Foresight believes. With categories for innovative ventures, forward-thinking funders, and community supporters, the […]
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Ayrton Energy and Litus Among Finalists for 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2nd annual Alberta Cleantech Awards have been announced. The awards recognize the best and brightest innovators, industry leaders, investors, and community builders who are driving cleantech innovation and adoption across the province and leading the charge to a more productive, profitable, and competitive net zero economy. Among the companies nominated in for […]
Nominate a Cleantech Superstar for the Alberta Cleantech Awards
Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage. Foresight Canada wants to recognize the trailblazers, big-thinkers, and innovators making waves in cleantech throughout Alberta. Nominations are now open for the second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing the province’s best minds who are […]
Calgary.tech’s Most Read Stories of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Calgary.tech had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. As we look forward to an even […]
Calgary Shines on Canada’s Cleantech Stage: 8 Local Companies in the Foresight 50
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 8 of them call Calgary home. The Foresight 50 recognizes ventures from across Canada and a variety of sectors including green housing, emissions reduction, and food security. They were selected by an independent […]
Foresight 50 Celebration 2023: Showcasing Canada’s Leading Cleantech Ventures
Now in its third year, the Foresight 50 program has recognized a variety of amazing cleantech ventures. Last year Alberta accounted for one-third of the companies on the list and this year the cleantech hub of Calgary is home to the two-day event to connect, invest, and celebrate the most investible cleantech ventures in Canada. […]
Calgary Upstart Helps Solar Make Sense – and Dollars
The ideal of solar-tech is simple and perfect: infinite free energy from the sun! However, current iterations of solar-tech have significant drawbacks, including solar panels themselves—clunky, fragile hunks of metal which aspire to be eco-friendly and cost-effective but often fall short of these goals in many conditions and climates. Addressing such a critical concern demands […]
Foresight Seeks Alberta Startups to Tackle Climate Challenges
Canada’s net-zero goals appear impossible to achieve on schedule and may come at the expense of some industries and economies. The unreasonable nature of the federal targets has created friction; Alberta premier Danielle Smith, for example, does not intend to recognize the mandates. Even so, much of the private sector remains following the roadmap of […]
Foresight 50 Returns, Now Accepting Applications for Cleantech Startups
The annual Foresight 50, a spotlight on the most promising Canadian cleantech ventures poised for investment, has opened applications for 2023. The initiative by Foresight Canada seeks out privately held ventures that are ready to contribute to environmental sustainability while also demonstrating potential for return on investment. Foresight 50 companies from 2021 went on to […]
Foresight Canada Unveils Winners of Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the inaugural Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of cleantech. Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage, Foresight believes. With categories for innovative ventures, forward-thinking funders, and community supporters, the awards […]