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 […]
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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 […]
BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy Rebrands as NorthX Climate Tech
The BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has officially rebranded as NorthX Climate Tech, signalling a bold new chapter in its mission to accelerate climate technology development and commercialization across Canada. Founded in 2021 with support from the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and Shell Canada, the non-profit innovation hub […]
Vancouver’s Active Impact Closes $110M Fund Targeting Climatech Innovation
Vancouver-based Active Impact Investments announced this week that it has closed its third fund at $110 million. This makes Active Impact Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund with total assets under management to over $180 million, according to a statement from the firm. At nearly twice the size of its previous fund, Active’s new fund […]
Vancouver Startups Lead New Wave of Women-Led Climate Tech
Vancouver startups Agora Energy Technologies and Seacork Studio are among five women-led ventures selected to receive funding from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), as part of a $2.46 million investment aimed at accelerating decarbonization in Canada’s most emissions-intensive sectors. The announcement marks the launch of CICE’s inaugural Women in Climate Tech […]
CICE and B.C. Universities Launch Climate Venture Funding Program
In a move to supercharge cleantech innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a new partnership with university entrepreneurship programs across the province. The 2025 University Call for Innovation aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of climate solutions by offering early-stage ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Ventures nominated […]
Web Summit Vancouver to Spotlight Climate Tech Innovation
This May, Vancouver will welcome the world as the first North American city to host Web Summit, one of the largest global technology conferences. Known for its thriving tech ecosystem, Vancouver is a fitting venue, especially as it leads North America in high-tech job growth. The event will offer an unprecedented opportunity to showcase British […]
Foresight Canada Launches Earth Tech: Adapt to Enhance BC’s Climate Resilience
Foresight Canada has introduced Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program aimed at expediting the development of climate adaptation technologies across sectors vital to British Columbia, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. British Columbia has been experiencing significant climate-related challenges. The province has faced severe droughts impacting agricultural productivity, as well as devastating […]
CICE Launches $3 Million Fund for Women-Led Climate Tech
Empowering founders who identify as women can unlock the potential for groundbreaking technologies, drive decarbonization efforts, and generate significant economic value. As the world moves toward net-zero emissions, diverse leadership in climate tech will be critical in shaping the future of sustainable innovation. As part of their mission to advance diversity and equity within the […]