Canada’s industrial strategy to achieve net-zero needs the government to focus on the country’s top economic opportunities, a group of researchers argue in a new report from the Transition Accelerator, the Smart Prosperity Institute and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.
Organization: Smart Prosperity Institute
The Short Report – Feb. 2, 2022: Canadian cleantech companies make Top 100 global list, major VC funds launched by MaRS and Deloitte Canada, regional tech ecosystems see record investment, and more
GOVERNMENT NEWS Environment and Climate Change Canada has opened the second round of applications for $200 million in funding for climate action initiatives through the Low Carbon Economy Fund “Champions” funding stream. Applicants can request between $1 million to $25 million for eligible project expenditures. Since being launched in 2018, the Low Carbon Economy Challenge…
Federal investments in clean tech and sustainable practices in agriculture could drive down carbon emissions
The Canadian government is incentivizing clean technology and sustainability practices in agriculture, which industry experts say could help Canada meet its climate change objectives and make agriculture more efficient.
The Short Report – May 20, 2020: Last network renewals for sunsetting NCE program; New accelerator targets healthy living; Canadian health research at “elevated risk” for hacking; and more
The Networks of Centres of Excellence has awarded $80.7 million in funding to five networks – the last cohorts to be renewed as the NCE program begins winding down over the next few years. Three-year renewals were granted to: Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life (AGE-WELL) ($22 million);…
Canada’s clean tech growing despite decline in clean energy investment
Canada is maintaining strong growth and innovation in the clean technology sector, despite a recent decline in investment – Alberta being the notable exception – in clean energy projects.
U of O think tank renamed Smart Prosperity Institute
The Sustainable Prosperity think tank has changed its name to the Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) and broadened its focus on generating policy-relevant research on clean innovation for the media, government, private sector and general public. Based at the Univ of Ottawa, SPI opted for a name change to reflect its expanded mandate as a national…
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