Edward Chiang, co-founder and CEO of Moment Energy, has been named Fasken’s 2025 Climate Tech Founder of the Year, recognizing his role in advancing second-life EV battery innovation. Presented at MaRS Discovery District’s Climate Impact Summit, the award highlights Canadian founders delivering scalable solutions to the climate crisis. Chiang’s win reflects Moment Energy’s push to […]
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Researchers Analyze Local Marine Life to Learn More About Climate Adaptation
Changes in climate could impact food sources for marine life, affecting natural ecosystems. This problem is under the microscope at Genome British Columbia, which announced recently that it is supporting four targeted research projects in the wheelhouse of marine life conservation. “We have a strong dependence on fisheries and aquaculture, for our health, culture, and […]
Port of Vancouver Unveils ‘Blueprint for Turning Climate Ambition into Reality’
A recently published report shows how the Port of Vancouver could supply green shipping corridors with low-emission fuel. The Port Of Vancouver E-Methanol Feasibility Study was conducted by Ottawa’s Oceans North in collaboration with United Kingdom engineering consultancy firm Arup. The Feasibility Study advances a conceptual development plan for a large-scale e-methanol production plant to […]
NorthX Invests $2M in BC Climate Startups
NorthX Climate Tech used its Converge 2025 conference this week to announce $2 million in new funding aimed at speeding up the growth of British Columbia’s climate-tech sector. The announcement, delivered by CEO Sarah Goodman during opening remarks, includes $500,000 in seed capital for five BC university-linked ventures: Carbonyx, Cura Climate, Green Manganese, Narval Energy, […]
VEF and NorthX to Host Panel on Scaling Climate Innovation in B.C.
Vancouver is set to spotlight one of its fastest-growing sectors as VEF teams up with NorthX to present From Pilot to Platform — Scaling Climate Solutions in BC on Wednesday, November 18th, immediately following the NorthX Converge conference. Climate tech remains one of British Columbia’s most urgent and high-potential economic opportunities, but gaps in funding, […]
NorthX Injects $1M into Two BC Climate-Tech Startups Targeting Industrial Emissions
NorthX Climate Tech is doubling down on industrial decarbonization in British Columbia with $1 million in non-dilutive funding for two homegrown startups tackling some of the province’s toughest emissions challenges. The nonprofit investor and commercialization catalyst announced new investments in Vertogen Technologies and Rockburst Technology, reflecting BC’s rising momentum in climate hard tech and the […]
Vancouver’s Stephen Lake Named to TIME100 Climate for Clean-Tech Leadership
Vancouver entrepreneur Stephen Lake has been named to the TIME100 Climate, a global list recognizing influential leaders driving business action on climate change. As governments, including the U.S., have retreated from climate-focused legislation in 2025, TIME notes that business leaders are increasingly stepping up to fill the void. Around the world, innovators, executives, and researchers […]
Vancouver to Showcase Climate Innovation at North America’s First Web Summit
Next week, Vancouver will host the world at North America’s first-ever Web Summit. As one of the fastest-growing tech hubs on the continent, Vancouver is the ideal setting to connect the global tech ecosystem and spotlight areas where British Columbia excels, including climate tech innovation. Web Summit Vancouver is expected to draw thousands of international […]
From First Cheque to Global Stage: NorthX Climate Tech CEO Sarah Goodman on Canada’s Climate Moment
Earlier this month, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy reintroduced itself to the world as NorthX Climate Tech—a rebrand that signals a bold new phase for the organization and its growing national ambition. Under the leadership of CEO Sarah Goodman, NorthX is doubling down on climate hard tech: the tangible, scalable solutions that […]
Veritree Secures $9M Series A to Bolster Climatech Platform, Reach New Markets
Claiming a growth rate of 450% over the past two years, Veritree Technologies has raised more than $9 million in a Series A round, the company revealed this week. When it comes to clean technology, the mighty tree remains a top contender. While natural in origin, the tree is regardless a clean-tech powerhouse, with forests […]