Recently, THRIVE II Canada Accelerator announced their latest cohort, which included six Calgary-based companies. Thrive’s award-winning program accelerates sustainability, innovation, and technology across the industry. Companies were selected for their potential to disrupt traditional farming practices, promote industry sustainability, and reduce environmental impact while giving farmers the tools to increase yields and productivity. Among them […]
ZILA Works
ZILA Works Converts Plants to Resin for Spectrum of Uses
ZILA Works is using industrial hemp to change the way that plastics are made. The company has developed a patent pending, BPA-free bio-epoxy resin made from industrial hemp that it hopes will contribute to Canada’s clean tech economy. Utilizing hemp, a renewable resource that absorbs carbon dioxide as it grows, changes the game for epoxies, […]
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 […]