Vancouver-based Arca Climate has signed a offtake agreement with Microsoft to deliver nearly 300,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) over the next decade — a major validation of Canada’s growing leadership in carbon removal innovation. The agreement recognizes Arca’s pioneering work in industrial mineralization, a carbon removal process that transforms atmospheric CO₂ into […]
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Two B.C. Innovators Secure NorthX Energy Storage Funding
Vancouver’s FUTURi Power and Richmond’s Foreseeson Technology are among the recipients of $1.6 million in funding announced today by NorthX Climate Tech to accelerate Canadian energy storage innovation. FUTURi Power is developing a bidirectional system that allows energy to flow between the grid and both EVs and stationary batteries, turning them into flexible grid assets. […]
NorthX Webinar to Spotlight Canada’s Biocarbon Breakthrough
British Columbians are invited to explore a bold new climate opportunity during a webinar hosted by NorthX Climate Tech on July 29th. The event will feature the authors of a new report, Biocarbon Rising: From Concept to Commercialization, who will unpack how BC could lead the world in scaling biocarbon solutions to decarbonize heavy industry. […]
Startup of the Year Finalist Fuse Power Turns EVs Into Energy Assets
Vancouver-based Fuse Power Management is reimagining the role of electric vehicles in Canada’s energy future. The finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award at the 2025 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) is pioneering V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology—turning parked EVs into flexible grid assets that help stabilize energy systems strained by electrification, renewables, […]
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 […]
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 […]
CICE Fast-Tracks Cleantech from Campus to Market
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has partnered with university entrepreneurship programs across the province to boost cleantech innovation—with the deadline to apply fast approaching. The 2025 University Call for Innovation offers early-stage, B.C.-incorporated climate ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Nominated by their university entrepreneurship programs, selected ventures will receive […]
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 […]
Web Summit Vancouver Pre-Event Tours Highlight Local Startups
Investors looking to get ahead of the curve are invited to participate in the Innovation & Investment Insider Tours on Monday, May 26th, a full-day curated experience showcasing Metro Vancouver’s leading innovation in cleantech, life sciences, and creative tech. Timed just before Web Summit Vancouver (May 27–30), the Insider Tours will connect investors with high-growth […]