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At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that one half of them are based in British Columbia.

Should we be surprised? Vancouver is regarded as a top 10 Cleantech cluster worldwide.

Foresight Canada, the nation’s largest cleantech accelerator, has revealed this year’s Foresight 50 list, recognizing Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures.

The 2024 list features trailblazing companies across diverse sectors delivering solutions to urgent challenges including waste reduction, sustainable housing, emissions reduction, and food security.

“Congratulations to all the 2024 Foresight 50 honourees! Your groundbreaking work in cleantech is driving innovation and playing a crucial role in building a productive, sustainable future. By tackling some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges, you set the stage for a clean, prosperous economy where industry and innovation work in tandem,” shared Jeanette Jackson, CEO, Foresight Canada.

“Our goal is always to connect innovation with customers and capital. We hope that supporting your efforts to scale mobilizes a lasting impact—driving the widespread adoption of essential technologies, fostering job creation, and solidifying Canada’s position as a global leader in the shift to a net zero future.”

The 25 B.C.-based companies on the Foresight 50 are as follows. *Note that nine of these companies were on the list last year as well.

• 4AG Robotics, Salmon Arm
• 7Gen, Vancouver
• Anodyne Chemistries, Burnaby
• Arca, Vancouver *
• Build Smartr Robotics, Surrey *
• Cascadia Seaweed, Sidney
• ChopValue, Vancouver
• Daanaa, Vancouver *
• Ekona Power, Burnaby *
• Envo Drive Systems, Burnaby
• Lite-1, Vancouver
• Lucent BioSciences, West Vancouver
• Maia Farms, Vancouver
• Mangrove Lithium, Vancouver
• Orca Water, Burnaby *
• pH7 Technologies, Vancouver *
• Rockburst Technologies, Vancouver *
• Rotoliptic Technologies, Squamish *
• Solaires, Langford
• Tersa Earth, Burnaby
• Veritree, Vancouver
• VoltSafe, Vancouver *
• VulcanX, Vancouver
• WaterStrider Treatment, Vancouver
• Wild Coast Biologics, Langley

Check out the complete Foresight 50 list here.

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