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 […]
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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 […]
SolarSteam and Summit Nanotech Among Finalists for 2023 Alberta Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 1st annual Alberta Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from over 50 nominations, these companies and organizations reflect the best of Alberta cleantech. The Alberta Cleantech Awards ceremony will be a live event this year with finalists and program partners gathering in Calgary on April 27th. Among the companies nominated in for […]
Nominations Are Open For 1st Annual Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced that nominations are now open for the 1st annual Alberta Cleantech Awards. This event recognizes inspiring leaders within Alberta’s vast cleantech ecosystem who are relentlessly moving the needle toward net zero. With four categories and a special fifth category to be announced soon, the Awards will highlight innovators, industry leaders, investors, government officials, […]
FREDsense Wants to Change How We Think About Water Quality
Do you know what is in your water? It may be a simple question, but “the truth is, you probably don’t,” argues FREDsense Technologies. This is because water is incredibly difficult to analyze. The Calgary-based company understands a thing or two about the challenges of “knowing your water”: it is in the business of developing […]
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 […]
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 […]