Foresight Canada

🌍 In the face of critical climate challenges, our alumni ventures are stepping up, making significant strides towards our environmentally and economically resilient future. From eco-friendly resting places in Hamilton, Ontario to sustainable construction solutions in Calgary, Alberta, these cleantech pioneers are turning bold ideas into real-world solutions: 🌟 Amanda Kelly and Lauren Andrew announced the opening of AWAKE's Memorial Scattering Garden in the City Of Hamilton. The Kickstart program alumn is offering families a sustainable resting place for scattering ashes, thanks to their patented soil science and smart design. 🌟 CO2Brew, an AB Cleantech Awards Venture of the Year finalist, won the “Earth Tech: Building Everything Better” pitch competition at Inventures 2024. They also announced the successful close of their $800K pre-seed round with a $250K lead investment from the Avatar Innovations Inc. Leadership Fund. 🌟 MAGNA Engineering Services Inc., winner of the Adopter of the Year at the AB Cleantech Awards, won an Emerald Award in the Water Category, organized by Alberta Emerald Foundation. 🌟 Hyperion Global Energy, a #carbonNEXT venture, unveiled the World’s First Tandem Carbon Recycling System© in collaboration with Lafarge Canada. This pilot will use Hyperion's patented technology to convert CO2 emissions into valuable minerals for industrial use, capturing up to 1,000 tons of CO2 annually. 🌟 OptiSeis Solutions Ltd., a #carbonNEXT venture and Accelerate from Anywhere alumn, received the 2024 Collaborative Trendsetter award at the Global Energy Show Canada. Join our Accelerate from Anywhere programs for expert mentorship, practical training, investor connections, and access to a thriving networking ecosystem: https://hubs.la/Q02GjkyB0

As summer heats up, so does our wanderlust—but at what cost to our planet? With the transportation sector accounting for 28% of Canada's GHG emissions, our travel choices carry significant environmental weight. As the Foresight team gathers in Vancouver this week, we're mindful of the environmental impact of our journeys, which amounts to an estimated 6.4 metric tonnes of CO2e. We're committed to keeping sustainability at the forefront and making greener choices whenever possible, with the aspiration that in the coming decades, our travels will be entirely sustainable. Here's some ways we can collectively reduce our carbon footprint: ⚖️ Support government regulations that target key polluters, including larger airlines and transportation companies ✈️ Research what airlines are doing to combat the environmental cost of air travel and consider supporting smaller, regional airlines making a positive impact like Harbour Air and Iskwew Air. 🔬Amplify ventures with solutions improving the sustainability of air travel, like Azzera (Foresight 50), working with Flair Airlines on CORSIA compliance and carbon credit optimization, and Kinitics Automation (Earth Tech: 2050), partnering with Boeing to present at global conferences. 🚉 Make sustainable individual travel choices, including walking, taking public transit, EVs, and e-bikes. Consider using services like Bike Share Toronto, Evo Car Share, and Lime Scooters for low or zero-carbon commuting options. 🏨 Support hotel chains, like Coast Hotels, committed to implementing greener practices in their operations, and ventures looking to tackle decarbonization in the built environment, like Pan-Abode International (#buildNEXT) and Rohe Homes Ltd. (#buildNEXT). 🍊 Choose plant-based foods while travelling by pre-ordering vegan meals on airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet. Whenever possible, support eco-conscious food innovators like Save Da Sea, Susgrainable, ThisFish Inc., and INHUB FARMS to name just a few. Read our full article on the innovators working to decarbonize our summer travels: https://hubs.la/Q02FC0NB0

Earlier this year, our CEO, Jeanette Jackson 🌱, sat down with Stuart McNish at The Vancouver Sun for a special episode of “Conversations That Matter: the path to urban net zero.” Jeanette shared valuable insights on Canada's decarbonization opportunities, where the responsibility lies in leading the net zero transition, and the key role of industries in driving this change. Thank you Vancouver Sun for the engaging discussion on the current state of cleantech and its impact on Canada. By raising awareness and engaging in these crucial dialogues, we can drive the change needed to achieve our net zero targets and create a brighter future for generations to come. Watch the full interview: https://hubs.la/Q02FtP2r0 Learn more about how we are helping Canadian cleantech ventures connect with industry through our new Cleantech Adoption Platform, launching later this year: https://hubs.la/Q02FtP0w0

This week, our team is coming together from all across Canada for an in-person gathering in Vancouver. It's a time of collaboration, creativity, and connection that fuels our mission to drive sustainability forward. But with team members traveling from 4 provinces, what is the environmental cost of our travels? Our collective carbon emissions from travelling to Vancouver amount to an estimated 6.4 metric tonnes of CO2e - equivalent to driving one and a half personal vehicles for 1 year. To naturally sequester this carbon, it would take 106 tree saplings grown for 10 years or 7.5 acres of forests. We believe in having transparent conversations about our carbon footprint by being mindful of our impact and keeping sustainability at the forefront of our decision-making. Here's more about our impact and our mitigation strategies: 🏭 Our estimated annual emissions are 45 tonnes of CO2e per year which includes emissions from home office space, coworking spaces, commuting, and business travel. 🌱 Based on best available data sources, by working remotely, Foresight saves 44 tonnes of CO2e emissions each year, thanks to avoiding daily commutes and associated emissions. While we're proud of our efforts to minimize our footprint, we are committed to finding new ways to lessen our environmental impact while balancing in-person collaboration with environmental responsibility. For more frank dialogues on what we're doing to tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges and achieve a decarbonized, resilient economy, read our 2023-2024 annual report: https://hubs.la/Q02FT_W00

Over the past year, global headlines have highlighted alarming trends: record-breaking temperatures, devastating heatwaves, droughts, and rampant forest fires. Economically, costs have soared for essentials like food, housing, and materials. With the impacts of climate change becoming increasingly visible in our day-to-day lives, you may be asking, "What's the value of another annual report?" The answer is simple. To know where we are going, we have to know where we've come from. Reflecting on our previous fiscal year has been instrumental in helping us strategize for the future—a future in which the Foresight community is instrumental in closing Canada's adoption gap, solving critical climate challenges at home and around the world, and offering tangible hope for a better future. So as the impacts of climate change scale up, so has Foresight's impact. In 2023-24, we facilitated over 15,000 meaningful connections between innovators, public and private sector adopters, and investors, fuelling cleantech innovation and adoption across the country, and propelling us towards a more prosperous future, environmentally and economically. To date, we've multiplied Canadian cleantech's impact through: 🤝 200+ Industry Partnerships 🚀 1,210+ Ventures Supported 💰 $1.74B in Capital Support 👩🏫 270+ Advisors 💼 8,560+ High-Paying Jobs 🏭 60+ Industry Challenge And we're just getting started. Read the report: https://hubs.la/Q02FzFhr0

Our partners at Social Innovation Canada are launching The Possibility Space—an inspiring event series that celebrates and elevates fresh ideas driving social innovation projects, policies, and activities across Canada. Join the first session for unique insights from the Climate and Equity Lab, a collaboration between Gore Mutual Foundation, SI Canada, and York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, focused on the impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups across Canada. 📆 Wednesday, July 24 🕐 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm pT 📍 Virtual Meet the Speakers: 🎙️Rowan Gentleman-Sylvester, Executive Director, CityHive Vancouver 🎙️Udanapher Nadine Green, Site Coordinator, A Better Tent City 🎙️Opal Sparks, West Neighbourhood House (Formerly St. Christopher House) 🎙️Gaby Polanco-Sorto, VP and Head, Purpose and Sustainability, Gore Mutual Insurance And even more inspiring speakers to be added! Register for free today: https://hubs.la/Q02FnFrC0

🚀 Introducing our Spring 2024 International Co-Innovation Action Plan (ICAP) cohort 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the exceptional ventures selected to join our ICAP program, in partnership with National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada IRAP. These innovators are vying for $50k in IRAP support to expand into global markets, bringing made-in-Canada solutions to the world stage: Hydra Energy Maia Farms Lucent Bio Highwood Emissions Management Litus Inc. Anaconda Systems Limited CarbonRun TERRALOG TECHNOLOGIES INC Mangrove Lithium barreleye Acuva Technologies Interested in joining our November ICAP cohort? Learn more and apply: https://hubs.la/Q02DF5vJ0

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face, leading to harmful biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and impacts on human health. But together, we can make a massive difference. 🌍 This month, we are celebrating Plastic Free July, an international initiative that empowers individuals to actively contribute toward combating #plasticpollution, fostering cleaner streets, communities, and healthier oceans. ♻️ As we kick off Plastic Free July, our innovative alumni venture ShareWares, a reusable borrowing platform that partners with cafes, restaurants, and event spaces across Vancouver, is here to guide you through 5 simple yet powerful ways to reduce your plastic footprint: 1️⃣ Whenever possible, opt for reusables at restaurants & cafes 2️⃣ Grocery shop at bulk stores with reusable containers 3️⃣ Choose loose products without plastic packaging at the grocery store 4️⃣ Use beeswax wraps as an alternative to plastic wraps 5️⃣ Swap your liquid shower gels for solid soap or refillable options Your small change today, can lead to big impact tomorrow. Let's make a difference, this month and beyond. How do you reduce your plastic waste? Share in the comments below👇

What if producing energy could also mean reducing carbon emissions? Welcome to the world of bioenergy, carbon capture, and storage (BECCS). 🌾 Join us for the second installment of our summer Carbon Talks series, where we spotlight the trailblazers revolutionizing the CCUS landscape. This session will dive deep into the unique world of BECCS, showcasing its potential to transform our fight against climate change. 🗓️ July 17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT 📍Online Our keynote speaker, Grace Meikle, Director for Technology Impact at Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), will unravel the complexities and opportunities within this vertical, sharing how ERA is championing the development of the CCUS sector. We'll also hear from two of our #carbonNEXT innovators who are on a mission to create a sustainable future: ✨ Jerry Kristian, Co-Founder, NULIFE GreenTech ✨ Daniel Ronald, CEO & Co-Founder, Infinite Carbon Discover their inspiring journeys to commercialization, the challenges they've overcome, and what drives them to tackle these critical challenges: https://hubs.la/Q02DDTbX0

Happy Birthday, Canada! Today is an opportunity to have important conversations about the significant challenges facing our country, recognizing, reflecting, and acting towards reconciliation with Indigenous communities and the need for continued more aggressive action on climate change, for people and the planet. At Foresight, we find ourselves both celebrating Canada's achievements in decarbonization, while also recognizing the daunting scale of action required to mitigate the worst climate impacts that will have a disproportionate impact on our most vulnerable, rural, and Indigenous communities. So today, instead of celebrating Canada, we are celebrating Canadians. From the policy-makers who have implemented emissions-reducing legislation like our Industrial Carbon Pricing system, to the #innovators championing #cleantech solutions that are making tomorrow brighter for future generations, and to the intrepreneurs of industry giants who are pushing for cleantech adoption, we are commending the hard work that Canadians are doing to tackle the urgent problems presented by climate change. Let’s continue striving towards a just and inclusive green transition for Canada, and the world. Here’s to another year of making positive change. 📸 Photo credits to the talented Foresight team for capturing these moments across Canada: Joshua Young, Tyler Klinkhammer, Lindsay Murray, CAE, Lara Varty, and Shannon Wilson.