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🎉Congratulations to the 2024 #Foresight50 winners! These companies are at the forefront of innovation, driving advancements in clean technology and sustainability. A special congratulations to our innovators: 🧪Anodyne Chemistries: Revolutionizing chemical processes for a greener future. 🪨Arca: Utilizing mine tailings for large-scale carbon removal. 🌿Cascadia Seaweed: Harnessing the power of seaweed for sustainable products. 🌊Ekona Power: Pioneering advancements in clean hydrogen production. 🔋Mangrove Lithium: Transforming lithium extraction for cleaner energy storage. 🧫pH7 Technologies: Advancing eco-friendly chemical manufacturing. ⛏️VulcanX: Leading the way in sustainable mining practices. Your groundbreaking work is paving the way for a sustainable future. #Foresight50 #CleanTech #Innovation #Sustainability

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Our #ClimateActionBootCamp is back! This is a great opportunity for Canadian #SMEs to get started on their sustainability journey for free and begin future-proofing their business. In the boot camp you will: - Learn why the world is shifting towards a net-zero future and the important role that businesses of all sectors and sizes play in meeting our #GHG emission reduction goals. - Understand the business case for sustainability, including how climate action can help grow relationships with customers, mitigate business risks, reduce operating costs, and attract and retain top talent. - Learn what resources are available to help you on your sustainability journey, including financial incentives and capacity-building support. Thanks to RBC, all participants who participate in the boot camp will be eligible to receive a free carbon footprint snapshot to begin quantifying their emissions from utility bills, as well as a 50% discount to join Green Economy Canada’s national non-profit network to get support on climate action. Flexible and multiple workshop dates are available between April - June. Register today! ➡️ bit.ly/4aDrwva

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Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies is investing $30M in #AI, #Agtech and #EV development. https://lnkd.in/gifrE7tC #startups #entrepreneurs #growth

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I recently asked Tiffany Linke-Boyko from Flying Fish Ventures for her insights on how Edmonton-region founders can better connect with venture capital (VC) firms. Here's what she had to say: "Founders often lack a base-level understanding of VC and the fundraising process, which adds challenges to an already tough journey. Building relationships early and knowing how to navigate the VC landscape is crucial." Here are Tiffany’s tips for connecting with VCs: 1️⃣ Events: If investors are present, introduce yourself! Building relationships early can speed up future fundraising efforts. Practice your pitch and determine if you're a good fit for their investment thesis. 2️⃣ Cold Outreach: Email or LinkedIn can work for some firms, but check their policies—some prefer warm intros only. 3️⃣ Warm Intros: Leverage your network—other founders, community members, or service providers can make key introductions. 4️⃣ Website Forms: Some VCs offer forms for submitting your pitch—use them if available. 5️⃣ Conferences: Be strategic—attend if you have a clear purpose, like connecting with investors. 🎯 Pro Tip: Always research VCs to ensure they align with your company’s stage and their investment thesis. This is great advice for founders looking to navigate the VC landscape in Edmonton. What’s your go-to strategy for connecting with investors? Let’s share and learn! #EdmontonInnovation #VCFundraising #StartupTips #Entrepreneurship

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There’s a handful of venture firms that focus on working with founders in Alberta and across the Canadian Prairies, but what makes Metiquity Ventures different? Well, co-founding partners Bryan Slauko, CFA and Jacques LaPointe MBA, PEng have highlighted some unique elements that make the Calgary-based pre-seed venture firm stand out. While a number of Albertan startups have the potential to grab headline news and attention—“which is great for momentum,” as Bryan notes—not many investment companies or venture firms are focusing on early-revenue companies that need capital to unlock their potential for growth and disruption. Find out what else Metiquity Ventures brings to the next generation of local, early-stage companies and founders in Alberta and across the Canadian Prairies via our blog: https://lnkd.in/gB-NjXDg #earlystage #startups #vcs #abtech #yyctech #albertatech #angelinvesting #microfund #founder #techcommunity  #yyc #yycliving #yycnow #calgary #yycbusiness

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12 innovative circular economy startups in 2024: ✨ Upcycling waste ✨ LUCENT BIOSCIENCES in Vancouver turns waste from peas, lentils and oats into micronutrient fertilizer. ✨ Refillable containers ✨ Myro in New York sells a subscription to refillable body care product containers. ✨ Shared vacuums, printers ✨ TULU in New York offers rental lockers at apartment buildings for printers, vacuums and other gear. ✨ What to do with leftovers ✨ Mi Terro® in Los Angeles converts leftovers from food production and paper making into bioplastics. ✨ Digital thrift shop ✨ Beni in Santa Barbara, California, uses AI to scour online deals at secondhand clothing retailers.  ✨ Zero-waste hygiene products ✨ Aruna Revolution in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, engineers compostable, non-toxic period pads from food and crop waste. ✨ Carryout containers ✨ DeliverZero in New York makes reusable containers possible for food takeout and delivery.  ✨ More attractive bottles ✨ Magnomer in Framingham, Massachusetts, creates easy-to-remove magnetic coatings to increase bottle recycling rates. ✨ Building materials made from fungus ✨ Mycocycle, Inc. in Bolingbrook, Illinois, taps fungal mycelium to craft low-carbon foam, fiber and insulation for buildings. ✨ Artificially intelligent recycling ✨ Intuitive AI in Vancouver provides an AI assistant and analytics to boost recycling.  ✨ Fleet electrification ✨ Evolectric - CircularEV™ Solutions in Long Beach, California, converts commercial fleets to electric vehicles. ✨ Gear matchmaking ✨ LiquiDonate in San Francisco matches unsold and returned products to nonprofits and schools.

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Cycle Momentum, a Montreal, Canada-based accelerator for startups focused on climate solutions, is offering acceleration opportunities for entrepreneurs.  On March 22nd, World Water Day, Cycle Momentum launched the call for applications for the first edition of Novarium's FLOTS acceleration program, Global Edition, operated by Cycle Momentum. Two Canadian ecosystem leaders in climate solutions and water technology created this global edition. This program aims to accelerate the development of the blue economy, which the World Bank defines as "the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and job creation while preserving the health of the oceans." Cycle Momentum is looking for start-ups from all over the world with a project in one of these five sub-sectors of ocean technology: - Smart shipping, ports and ship building - Aquaculture and sustainable fishing - Renewable energies  - Biotechnology and biodiversity - Coastal and maritime tourism Are you the entrepreneur of an innovative start-up in one of these fields and looking for support and expertise to help your company grow? This is a very personalized program made for you. This will only accelerate 5  start-ups with the best potential. Apply now : https://lnkd.in/eYsccMeV Applications are accepted until May 20th. Find out more about the FLOTS acceleration program: https://lnkd.in/gCjaeMJa Patricio Gutierrez Mella

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✨ Announcing the 2024 Foresight 50 Honourees! ✨ We are proud to present the 2024 #Foresight50—a distinguished list of Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures, paving the way towards a resilient and sustainable future. Why is this list so important? As Canada faces mounting climate challenges, investing in the next wave of cleantech innovators is essential. The #Foresight50 aren’t just businesses; they’re catalysts for change. These ventures are addressing critical issues like waste reduction, renewable energy adoption, and food security, all while driving economic growth and job creation. By connecting them with vital capital and strategic partnerships, we’re laying the groundwork for a greener, more prosperous economy. And now, here they are: - 2S Water Inc. (Edmonton, AB) - 4AG Robotics (Salmon Arm, BC) - 7Gen (Vancouver, BC) - Anodyne Chemistries (Burnaby, BC) - Arca (Vancouver, BC) - Ayrton Energy (Calgary, AB) - Azzera (Montreal, QC) - Brickeye (Toronto, ON) - BuildSmartr Robotics (Vancouver, BC) - Carbon Lock Tech (Winnipeg, MB) - Cascadia Seaweed (Sidney, BC) - ChopValue Manufacturing Ltd (Vancouver, BC) - Circulus Agtech (Montreal, QC) - Climative Inc. (Fredericton, NB) - Daanaa (Vancouver, BC) - Dispersa (Laval, QC) - Drishya AI Labs Inc. (Calgary, AB) - Ekona Power Inc (Vancouver, BC) - Envo Drive Systems Inc (Burnaby, BC) - Evoco (Toronto, ON) - Exterra Carbon Solutions Inc. (Montreal, QC) - FeX Energy (Montreal, QC) - GHGSat (Montreal, QC) - Harvest Systems Inc. (Hamilton, ON) - Ionic Solutions (Calgary, AB) - Kimia Analytics (Woodbridge, ON) - Lite-1 (Vancouver, BC) - Litus Inc. (Calgary, AB) - Lucent BioSciences Inc (West Vancouver, BC) - Maia Farms Inc. (Vancouver, BC) - Mangrove Lithium (Vancouver, BC) - Nanode Battery Technologies (Edmonton, AB) - NULIFE GreenTech (Saskatoon, SK) - Orca Water Solutions (Burnaby, BC) - pH7 Technologies (Vancouver, BC) - Relocalize (Montreal, QC) - Rockburst Technologies (Vancouver, BC) - Rotoliptic Technologies (Squamish, BC) - Solaires Entreprises Inc. (Langford, BC) - Sustainable Projects Group (Calgary, AB) - TerraFixing (Ottawa, ON) - Tersa Earth Innovations (Burnaby, BC) - Tooketree Passive Homes (Baysville, ON) - Veritree (Vancouver, BC) - Vive Crop Protection (Mississauga, ON) - VoltSafe Inc. (Vancouver, BC) - VulcanX (Vancouver, BC) - waterStrider Treatment Inc. (Vancouver, BC) - Wild Coast Biologics (Langley, BC) - Zen Energy (Dartmouth, NS) Congratulations to the 2024 #Foresight50! 🎉 Learn about their solutions: https://hubs.la/Q02XhjnG0 Let’s continue to champion these visionaries as they scale their impact & redefine what’s possible in cleantech. Support by Gowling WLG, Pink Flag Marketing and Communication, Latitude Cleantech Search, & BackStretch Recruitment Group. Media Sponsor: Carbon Life Media. We would also like to thank the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada for making this initiative possible.

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4𝘼𝙂 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩’𝙨 50 “𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚” 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 2024! 🌱 For the fourth year, Foresight Canada has named Canada’s most promising cleantech ventures on its Foresight 50 list. Selected by a panel of investors, these companies showcase potential in economic impact, environmental contributions, and leadership. Among the returning honorees, 4AG Robotics and Daanaa are advancing Canadian innovation in agriculture robotics and power management tech. With Canada’s recent decline in the Climate Change Performance Index, investing in cleantech is more vital than ever. What are your thoughts on this list? Share in the comments! Read the full article from BetaKit below for more insights. #Cleantech #Foresight50 #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateChange #GreenTech #TechNews

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Applications are now open for Venture for Canada’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Academy, Canada’s first cohort-based course designed to help you learn how to buy a business and determine if it’s the right path for you. The timing couldn’t be better: 76% of Canadian small-business owners plan to exit in the next decade, and 54,000 businesses are currently up for sale. ETA Academy is a fast-tracked, 5-week program offering practical guidance and tools to navigate the acquisition process confidently. There are only 25 spots available for our first cohort. Here’s what the program offers: -Insights from 25+ experts, including brokers, bankers, business buyers, lawyers, and investors. -Weekly evening Zoom sessions, plus two in-person meetups in Toronto (March 22 and April 27). -Workshops and keynotes covering all stages: business search, funding, due diligence, negotiation, and the critical first six months of ownership. -A focus on Canadian-specific strategies tailored to our business and funding landscape. -Access to a trusted network of peers and mentors to guide you and help you avoid common pitfalls. If you’re considering acquiring a business, now is the time to act. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gT_z3UkE Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTxtdSn5 Know someone who might be interested? Share this post or tag them to help spread the word. A special thanks to everyone from the Venture for Canada team who contributed to the development of this program and all of the subject matter experts who are leading sessions and sharing their knowledge.

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I started Green Panther Advisory almost two years ago driven by the promise of the climate tech space. Excited by the need for fractional support for new companies, I've been amazed by the innovative companies I've come to know. Recently, I began working with Canadian-based company QEA Tech. Their AI-driven patented software, utilizing drones and thermography, offers a unique solution for building efficiency. Remember, the building envelope can contribute up to 40% of a building's carbon emissions! QEA Tech has already seen success across various segments. Reach out, let's talk! #ClimateTech #Innovation #BuildingEfficiency #AI #GreenTechnology #Startups

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🌍 Big news from the Climate Solutions Prize! 🎉 Today, we announced some exciting updates for the 2025 edition of the Climate Solutions Prize Festival, including the largest-ever cash prizes for climate tech startups and researchers. Even better? We’re expanding nationwide with new prize categories for innovators across Canada! 🇨🇦 For the first time, the Climate Solutions Prize is inviting startups and researchers from across Canada to compete for over $1.5 million in prizes.    From groundbreaking ideas in emissions reduction to cutting-edge energy solutions, this is your chance to bring transformative climate innovations to life. We’re proud to be North America’s largest climate tech awards and event, connecting the ecosystem to tackle the climate crisis head-on. 💡 A huge shoutout to our new and returning partners who make this possible: Minister Benoit Charette for his continued support of the Climate Solutions Prize Frederic Lalonde and Deep Sky for sponsoring the Direct Air Capture Pilot Prize AtkinsRéalis BMO, Cycle Momentum, and 2 Degrés for their continued support Winners will be announced at the 3rd annual Climate Solutions Prize Festival which will bring together hundreds of visionaries, industry leaders, partners and investors for impactful networking, groundbreaking conferences, and transformative ideas to tackle the climate crisis in June 2025 in the Old Port of Montreal.   📌 Mark your calendar and join us! Details: https://lnkd.in/eVv9p_DV? #InnovationForClimate #ClimateSolutions #climatesoluitonsprize #bepartofthesolution #climateaction #SaveTheDate

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The Climate Solutions Prize 2025 is officially launched! For the third consecutive year, Cycle Momentum is proud to partner in this major initiative that brings together startups, researchers, and industry leaders to accelerate climate innovation. With over $1.5 million in prizes across Canada, this edition marks a historic milestone for climate technologies. As in 2024, Cycle Momentum will lead the Climate Startup Prize. Managed by Cycle Momentum, an international accelerator and open innovation platform uniting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to address ecological challenges, the Climate Startup Prize will award the best and brightest Climate Tech startups throughout Quebec with access to investment, prizes, and exposure. The prize of $400,000 will be awarded to two (2) winners, in recognition of their innovative solutions that will help fight our climate crisis: ➡️ $150,000 will be awarded to a start-up at the pre-seed stage (1), in the form of an equity investment. ➡️ $250,000 will be awarded to a start-up at the seed stage (2) in the form of an equity investment. (1) a company that raised $750,000 or less from private investors in equity or semi-equity. (2)a company that raised more than $750,000 from private investors in equity or semi-equity. The Climate Startup Prize - Cycle Momentum aims to inspire future innovators to channel their ingenuity to find solutions to climate change by funding the largest incentive prize in Quebec. The primary objective of Cycle Momentum with the Origo program is to address the challenges faced by startups in accessing funding during the pre-seed and seed stages. 📅 Join us in June 2025 in Montreal’s Old Port for a unique event that will connect visionaries, investors, and partners committed to tackling the climate crisis. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBFZmrJi

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Pumped to be in Toronto today for Shopify editions.dev with Barrel CTO Wes. If you're here - come say hi 👋🏼 If you haven’t had a chance to check out the 150+ product updates in Shopify’s bi-annual release, Summer Edition '24, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gETbX_2P It’s hard to believe we’ve been helping brands launch on Shopify since 2009. A lot has changed in the last 15 years. It's no longer enough for brands to invest in their website alone—they need to meet their customers where they are to succeed. As an agency, Barrel has evolved from focusing solely on a client’s website to examining the entire customer journey, seeking opportunities to enhance how customers shop and experience the brand across touchpoints. Many of our clients are CPG brands, making this approach even more relevant. These days we're working on building Shopify B2B E-Commerce storefronts, designing Amazon content, creating personalized email/SMS flows, and implementing Shopify POS. Shopify has continually evolved with merchants' changing needs and customers' buying patterns. They’re not afraid to embrace partnerships like Amazon Buy with Prime while investing the same energy in POS and B2B that got their core e-commerce offering to where it is today. The Summer ’24 Edition is aptly titled ‘Unified’ and, as usual, it’s a lot to digest. The addition of a “Top 10” summary this year is a great starting point. Among my favorite updates are unified & tailored Markets experiences across B2B and retail, store credit availability, split shipping in checkout, and seamless store pickup between POS and DTC. I'm eager to dive into the Summer Edition '24 with our team over the next few days and uncover new opportunities to enhance our clients' commerce experiences. + Subscribe to my newsletter for a weekly look at what I'm building and learning in agency leadership, life, and e-commerce: https://lnkd.in/eJU8Zpt

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Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss requires aligning all sources of finance with the needs of environment and economy. That’s what’s at stake at COP29. Natural Climate Solutions are a powerful tool by which countries, companies and communities can work together to close the climate finance gap. 🌲 In 2022, the Canadian forestry sector supported livelihoods in more than 300 communities, employed about 212,660 people and contributed $33.4 billion in GDP. In B.C. alone, NCS practices such as Improved Forest Management can contribute close to $400 million to the provincial economy per year. 🥕 Canadian agriculture is a $99B/yr export industry. Practices such as cover cropping, reduced tillage and nutrient management can be deployed over millions of hectares, with the potential to increase farmers' revenues by 30%. 🌱 Globally, conservation economies are creating 15 to 40 jobs for every US$ 1 million of investment. For many Indigenous Peoples in Canada, these types of opportunities show the potential for cultural stewardship principles and practices to drive socio-economic growth. For the Łutsël K’é Dene in the Northwest Territories, this potential has translated into returns of $2.50 for every $1 of investment in the community and the Decho Guardians program. NCS pathways can help strengthen the role of vital natural resource sectors strengthen in delivering for the planet, while elevating economic opportunities for rural and remote communities. Learn more: https://nature.ly/48YMLb5

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If you're subscribed to the Climate Tech Canada newsletter, perhaps you noticed their new sponsor. And if you're not subscribed...why aren't you? 🤔 Justin Reist's newsletter focusing on Canadian climate tech and related news is the *absolute* best way to keep up with what's going on in the sector. If you're not subscribed already, now is a great time to change that. We'll put a link in the comments. #climatetech #canada #sustainability

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Congrats to all the #CanadianStartups mentioned in the newest FoundersBeta list, including some fun new additions! Very cool to see SimpliCity CMS listed too (check us out here: https://lnkd.in/gceqgpYW) 🍁👏 #GovTech #GovernmentDX #DigitalServices #HeadlessCMS #OneFrontDoor

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