The finalists for the 2023 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from over 200 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony will be a virtual event this year with finalists and program partners gathering online on March 30th. Among the companies nominated in for the […]
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Six Solar Startups Heating Up in BC
Efficiently harnessing the power of the sun at scale is a tall task, but somebody’s gotta do it. Hundreds of different companies around the world are tackling the various challenges around making solar a viable, affordable, and accessible alternative to conventional energy sources. This includes several in British Columbia, where pushes for clean energy have […]
Nominations Open for 2022 BC Cleantech Awards
British Columbia is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. The province was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide and several B.C.-based cleantech ventures have announced successful raises recently. Who’s making the biggest difference in cleantech in British Columbia? Nominations are now open for Foresight’s annual BC Cleantech Awards across 10 award categories. All entries […]
18 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 24th year. 2021 saw its own unique challenges that shaped today’s tech companies. The list unveiled today highlights those who have shown true […]
Clir Renewables To Optimize Wind Projects In Latin America
Vancouver’s Clir Renewables has signed an agreement with Cubico Sustainable Investments to onboard five of Cubico’s wind projects in Latin America, optimizing more than 500 Megawatts. Cubico is a leading investor in global renewable energy infrastructure. Founded in 2017, Clir is dedicated to maximizing project returns from renewable energy assets. Earlier this year Clir raised $27 […]
Federal Government Invests $20 Million Into 10 B.C. Companies To Scale Up
Western Economic Diversification (WD) has announced that 10 B.C. companies will receive support through their Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program to grow these emerging sectors. Spread across clean technology, digital economy, health sciences, and value-added agriculture, local MP Terry Beech announced that the companies will receive almost $21 million. Supporting innovative firms in a […]
Clir Renewables Raises $27 Million For Renewable Energy Assets
Clir Renewables has raised a $27 million Series B funding round co-led by Longbow Capital and ArcTern Ventures and including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), BDC Capital, Active Impact Investments and Tokio Marine HCC. Founded in 2017, Clir is dedicated to maximizing project returns from renewable energy assets. Clir has provided critical technology […]
12 Change-Makers Honoured in 2021 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre announced the winners of the 2021 BC Cleantech Awards at a virtual awards ceremony this week. Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized for their contribution to British Columbia’s thriving cleantech community. “We continue to be so impressed by the dedication, enthusiasm, and innovative spirit that is alive and well in BC […]
Values Are Key To Success In Vancouver Tech
How often do you think about your company’s values? In the tech startup world, it’s easy to get side-tracked by immediate concerns around product development, balance sheets, and just plain making it through another year. However, the values held by a company don’t just serve to look good on a corporate wall. Values define who […]
Clir Renewables Raises $7.1 Million Series A Round
Vancouver’s Clir Renewables, closed their Series A round of C$7.1 million this month, led by strategic investor ArcTern Ventures. Clir’s software platform uses machine learning algorithms to categorize and quantify areas of underperformance across wind farms, resulting in recommended actions for improvement, including yaw alignment and blade pitch. Customers realize Annual Energy Production (AEP) gains […]