Applications are sought for Foresight Canada’s 2025 Cleantech Awards with organizers planning to recognize ventures and ecosystem leaders that are advancing innovation and growth in Atlantic Canada.

BC-based Foresight Canada is a cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator that works to connect public and private sectors to clean technologies, de-risking and simplifying the adoption of innovative solutions. 

The group already celebrates innovation in British Columbia and Alberta. It said cleantech innovation is growing in Atlantic Canada, with advancements in wind, tidal, solar, and ocean technologies.

“As industries across Atlantic Canada evolve, they are changing for good—creating sustainable solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment,” said Jeanette Jackson, the group’s CEO, in a press release.

Since 2020, Foresight has supported around 39 ventures from Canada’s eastern provinces, the group said. These include: 

Picketa Systems: Picketa has been named by SVG Ventures THRIVE as a 2024 Top 100 Global Innovator. The company has supported farms in 13 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, demonstrating leadership in precision agriculture innovation.
Gaia Refinery: Gaia Refinery is working to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It was recently selected as a participant in the Kiloton Fund pilot and partnered with Milkywire through their Climate Transformation Fund. They were also a 2023 Foresight 50 honouree.

Nominations are open in the following categories:

Venture of the Year - Startup: An emerging cleantech venture actively growing and already creating impact in their field.
Venture of the Year - Scaleup: A cleantech venture positioned to take a leadership role on the global innovation stage.
Adopter of the Year: A leading organization, company, or group adopting or championing sustainable practices in their industry.
Cleantech Supporter of the Year: An organization or individual championing the growth and development of cleantech through support of climate-focused entrepreneurs, programs, ecosystem development, thought leadership, and community building.
Funder of the Year : A funder, investor, government program, or VC championing a net zero economy by investing in cleantech ventures.

Nominate here. Self nominations are welcome.