Vancouver is “something of a curiosity in the energy transition,” concludes a new report. The report, “From Strength to Scale: How Metro Vancouver Can Capture Economic Opportunity in the Global Energy Transition,” hails from The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, a BC-based independent non-profit. ZEIC’s report suggests that—despite “foundational advantages in clean electricity, years of strong […]
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BC Companies Dominate Canadian Cleantech Awards Finalists
British Columbia’s cleantech sector is strongly represented among the finalists for the inaugural Canadian Cleantech Awards, with a slate of BC-based companies and organizations earning national recognition for climate innovation and ecosystem leadership. Presented by Foresight Canada, the awards mark the first nationwide program dedicated to celebrating ventures, adopters, funders, and ecosystem builders accelerating Canada’s […]
Vancouver’s Mangrove Lithium Secures US$85M at ‘Pivotal Moment’ of Growth
A British Columbia cleantech says it has “unlocked a new financing mechanism” and believes it is “creating a blueprint for future large-scale industrial projects financings in Canada.” The US$85 million in capital—hailing primarily from the Canada Growth Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW iVentures—is designed to support commercialization and deployment of Mangrove’s lithium refining technology in […]
Four B.C. Companies Named to 2026 Global Cleantech 100
Cleantech Group has released its 2026 Global Cleantech 100, recognizing companies around the world positioned to deliver solutions that support a cleaner, more resilient global economy. This year’s list includes four companies headquartered in British Columbia, highlighting the province’s growing influence across energy storage, carbon removal, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure. Now in its 17th […]
Mangrove Lithium Expands Production Levels to ‘Enhance Energy Independence’ of Canada
China recently proposed an export ban on lithium processing and extraction technologies. Since the majority of lithium is currently processed in China, such restrictions could pose a risk to global supply chains, rendering domestic capabilities essential. Earlier this year, Vancouver-based Mangrove Lithium announced a $35 million financing round to kickstart construction of North America’s first […]
Foresight Announces Finalists for 2025 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation in British Columbia’s clean technology sector. The annual awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, with the Scaleup and Startup awards highlighting some of the province’s most promising cleantech ventures. The Scaleup Venture of the Year award recognizes […]
Mangrove Lithium Secures $35M for Groundbreaking Refinery in Delta
Mangrove Lithium, a Canadian leader in lithium conversion technology, has raised $35 million to construct a groundbreaking lithium refining facility in Delta. Slated to begin operations by late 2025, the state-of-the-art plant will produce enough battery-grade materials annually to power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs). This facility arrives at a pivotal moment as China’s proposed […]
British Columbia Once Again Leads Canada in Global Cleantech 100 Ranking
The 2025 edition of the Global Cleantech 100 list has been revealed, and B.C. once again led the way for Canada. Since 2009 the annual ranking, hosted by San Francisco research firm Cleantech Group, identifies 100 private companies positioned to make impacts in the clean technology sector over the next few years. Canada, among those […]
Half of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures Call B.C. Home in 2024 Foresight 50
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 half of them are based in British Columbia. Should we be surprised? Vancouver is regarded as a top 10 Cleantech cluster worldwide. Foresight Canada, the nation’s largest cleantech accelerator, […]
Seven B.C. Companies Named to 2024 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 13 companies being named to the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 15th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the West Coast stands […]