How startups can better manage their e-waste
Canadian startups can create positive environmental impact.
Cleantech
Mysa acquires United States smart thermostat company as it expands into commercial heating
Mysa, a smart-thermostat company based in St. John’s, Nfld., has acquired the intellectual property of United States smart…
Carbonhound raises $1.3 million help small, medium business get ready for emissions regulations
The startup will help cut carbon as the United Nations says “catastrophic” warming is upon us.
Tech leaders, academics gather to discuss how Canada can reach net-zero emissions by 2050
The CityAge conference explored how Canada can grow sustainably to a population of 50 million.
Hopper co-founders launch new carbon capture startup, Deep Sky, with $10 million in funding
Deep Sky aims to scale carbon removal.
Tentree founders spin out platform to help businesses keep their tree planting promises
CEO: “For us, Tentree was never an apparel business that planted trees.”
Flash Forest raises $11.4 million CAD to support reforestation using drones and AI
Manual reforestation can be labour-intensive, but this startup claims it can be done in a flash.
BDC launches $150 million Sustainability fund in revamp of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund
The Sustainability Venture Fund is set to complement BDC’s $400 million Climate Tech Fund.
Is Canada ready for an EV future?
Flavio Volpe and Paris Marx join for a conversation on what the future of transportation in Canada might look like.
ChargeLab secures $15 million, commercial partnerships with electric vehicle companies to expand US presence
ChargeLab touts itself as “the Android of EV charging.”
Graphite Innovation & Technologies secures $10 million to help reduce emissions from marine shipping vessels
The Halifax startup provides sustainable coating for marine transportation.
ChopValue raises $10.36 million CAD to globalize its chopstick-repurposing technology
The startup recently transformed its 100 millionth chopstick into new products.
Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out
Now is not the time to stop investing in Canada’s clean economy.
Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation
Budget 2023 includes $500 million to SIF for cleantech projects, billions in clean energy tax credits.
Carbon Neutral Club secures $1.4 million to incentivize employees to help companies meet climate targets
Startup sees employee action as missing piece for orgs looking to reduce emissions.