Canadian government launches funding competition for agriculture automation tech
Through the Strategic Innovation Fund, the Government of Canada has launched a new funding competition for national scale initiatives…
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BC researchers working on AI-powered clean energy robotic platform
Natural Resources Canada has announced an $8 million investment into the development of a “first-of-its-kind” robotic platform…
Borealis AI opens R&D lab at evolv1 in Waterloo
In Waterloo, evolv1—a 100,000 zero-carbon office space—officially opened its doors, becoming home to several tech firms…
General Fusion raises $49.3 million to develop clean alternative for power generation
The Government of Canada has announced a $49.3 million investment in clean technology company General Fusion. Launched in 2002,…
TD investing $2.5 million in CDL’s health stream
TD has announced a number of investments in the Canadian tech and innovation space. Over five years, TD will invest a total…
Chrysalix announces first close of $120 million USD fund
Vancouver-based Chrysalix Venture Capital has closed announced the first close of its target $155 million CAD ($120 million…
SDTC invests $58.6 million in 14 Canadian cleantech companies
Sustainable Development Technology Canada has announced the 14 Canadian cleantech companies receiving $58.6 million in funding…
EnergyX Solutions raises $1.3 million for US expansion
Toronto-based EnergyX Solutions has raised $1.3 million for US expansion. The round was led by Globalive Capital, and included…
Electrobac raises $1 million for smart electronic recycling bin
Montreal-based Electrobac, which develops a smart bin meant to help users recycle electronics, has raised $1 million in seed…
Ontario court sides with Tesla in electric vehicle rebate lawsuit
US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has won its lawsuit against the Ontario government regarding the province’s…
Highline BETA and AB InBev launch 100+ Sustainability Accelerator Program
Highline BETA, in partnership with the global beer company AB InBev, has announced the launch of the AB InBev 100+ Sustainability…
Energia Ventures accepting applications for energy and cybersecurity-focused accelerator
New Brunswick accelerator Energia Ventures is accepting applications for the second cohort of its three-month accelerator program.…
Centre for Social Innovation launches cleantech fellowship
The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) in Toronto has launched the Cleantech Fellowship to support entrepreneurs building businesses…
Polystyvert raises $11 million to recycle polystyrene with a low carbon footprint
Montreal-based Polystyvert, which has developed a low-carbon-footprint process to recycle polystyrene, has closed a $11 million…
Canadian government invests $26.3 million in four cleantech companies
The Canadian government announced that it is investing a total of $26.3 million in four cleantech companies. Navdeep Bains,…