Xanadu, NRC, and U of T partner on using quantum to improve electric vehicle batteries
Researchers hope the project results in faster charging, longer battery life, and lower prices.
Cleantech
CarbonCure and VerticalScope replace founding CEOs as #CDNtech companies see turnover at the top
Adlib Software and Scope Technologies also recently shuffled the C-suite.
Canada Growth Fund commits at least $89 million to Eavor in second big investment to geothermal tech company
CGF promises another $48 million upon the completion of undisclosed milestones.
Women-led startups sweep first Pitch competition on stage at Web Summit Vancouver
Early-stage sustainability startup Lite-1 edged out GlĂŒxkind and Vodasafe.
At Web Summit Vancouver, BC wants to let the world know its cleantech hub is open for business
BetaKit jumped on an electric bus to tour BCâs cleantech sector. Come along for the ride.
COO Alex Petre replaces Damien Steel as CEO of carbon removal startup Deep Sky
Steel cites “personal reasons” for departure as MontrĂ©al cleantech prepares to open first facility.
ESG reporting platform Novisto fuels up for European expansion with $37.7-million CAD Series C
Amid ESG backlash, CEO says large firms have not changed their sustainability plans but are less vocal about them.
Tentree spinout Veritree announces $9.1-million CAD Series A to help companies manage nature restoration projects
Vancouver cleantech startup recently hit 100 million trees pledged through its platform.
Imperial Oil donates $37-million lab to SAIT for energy research
Gift to Alberta college plans to help advance applied research while connecting students with experts.
A guide to how Canadian tech is rising to meet the wildfire threat
Wildfire explores Canadian wildfire response powered by tech, traditional knowledge, and the pressure to act.
Active Impact Investments holds $110-million final close for third climate tech seed fund
Managing partner says firm chose to execute strategy over extending fundraise to hit original $120 million target.
University of Calgary becomes XPrize Foundationâs first international hub
Alberta and Calgary governments each gave $1.5 million to the initiative.
Exterra secures $20-million Series A to turn mining byproducts into decarbonization gold
Cleantech company hopes to open Québec asbestos mitigation plant by 2027.
General Fusion lays off staff, looks for funding as capital suddenly runs dry
Trade tensions and hesitant investors threw the company into uncertainty.
Cleantech accelerator CICE invests $2.5 million in women-led climate ventures
The BC companies aim to turn waste products into clean energy, batteries, and even acoustic panels.