Ex-Deep Sky science chief co-launches cement decarbonization startup Cura
Phil De Luna joins UBC researcher and Aurora Hydrogen co-founder to develop novel COâ removal tech.
Cleantech
Fewer, larger financings give Canadian VC a boost in Q3 as domestic PE stays hot
CVCA says rise in growth investment âa good signâ but early-stage VC activity continues to lag.
Carbonova, SenseNet, Xatoms among cleantech startups named to latest Foresight 50
Fellow first-time honourees also include Hydron Energy, Picketa Systems, Vivid Machines.
Arca strikes 10-year carbon removal deal with Microsoft
For the second time this year, Microsoft has partnered with a Vancouver carbon capture startup.
Spring Impact Capital closes $14-million fund to grow Canadaâs climate and healthtech ecosystem
The Vancouver impact fund has already invested $2 million across eight Canadian startups.
How CTK Bio uses R&D support to compete on cost
With SR&ED support from Boast, the BC startup keeps sustainable plastic alternatives moving from lab to market.
Serenity Power wins $100K Women+ Pitch Prize at Elevate
Black Innovation Zone and Moneris eCommerce North also crown pitch winners.
BDC Capitalâs Cheri Corbett joins Pender Ventures as partner
Calgary-based Corbett joins a month after Isaac Souweine left the fund.
Deep Sky aims to build one of the worldâs largest carbon capture facilities in Manitoba
Province has “ideal geology” for $500-million facility’s carbon storage.
Cyclic Materials the first Canadian company to crack MIT Technology Reviewâs climate tech list
Annual list highlights âthe most promisingâ companies tackling climate change on the planet.
Exro Technologies shuts down US business as possible TSX delisting looms
Struggling EV tech company will cut non-essential US staff.
FeX Energy raises $4.8 million CAD on bet that iron can power the energy transition
McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry.
North founders launch Jetson with âsmartâ home heat pump
Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach.
Wittington Ventures hires former MaRS IAF leader Zeeshan Ali as partner
Weston-backed VC adds Ali to help lead its cleantech and healthtech innovation fund.
Boâs rollercoaster year ends in “seven-figure” acquisition
After layoffs, stalled funding, and doubts about survival, Montréal startup acquired by Tricentris.