Hot on the heels of the huge sustainability announcement by Walmart, a groundbreaking collaboration called the National Wash Network has launched and Calgary’s own Earthware is leading the way. Launched with other reuse companies in major cities across Canada, the National Wash Network is an initiative that establishes an infrastructure to support reusable food packaging […]
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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 […]
Cv̄ictus Aims to Clean Up Hydrogen Production in Calgary and Beyond
A startup based in Alberta has a vision to be vision is to be “the most positively impactful company on the planet.” Calgary’s Cv̄ictus is in the business of advancing clean hydrogen technology, especially as it pertains to “difficult-to-decarbonize” sectors. The world today produces over 90 million tonnes of hydrogen per year, primarily from steam […]
Kanin Energy Helps Transform Industrial Waste Heat into Clean Power
A Calgary-based company is helping heavy industry monetize their waste heat. Kanin Energy was cofounded by chief executive officer Janice Tran, chief development officer Dan Fipke, and chief technology officer Jake Bainbridge with a focus on capturing waste heat for power generation, district heating, and other industrial efficiency projects. “Many industrial processes vent flue gas […]
Eight Calgary-Based Ventures Named Canada’s Most Investible Companies
Last month, Foresight Canada, the country’s largest cleantech ecosystem accelerator, released its third annual list of Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures. Over the two-day event, cleantech investors and innovators came together to connect with one another to catalyze Canada’s cleantech sector. This was the first time the event was held in Calgary, the city’s […]
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. […]
Solar Gains Steam in Alberta as Foresight Accelerates Clean Energy Innovation
Last year, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation posited that the province of Alberta was on the verge of a “solar power gold rush.” Not long after, the federal government unveiled $160 million in investment for an array of solar projects across Alberta, and has since followed up with even more investments in solar in the region. But beyond implementing […]
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 […]