Backing the Builders of Climate Hard Tech

NorthX is where the future gets built

NorthX Climate Tech, formerly known as the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), is a catalyst for climate action, funding the climate hard tech solutions that transform industries and build lasting prosperity. 

We pinpoint the critical moment when potential is immense but capital is scarce. That space where our strategic investments turn local strengths into global climate solutions.

Vital support, decisive impact

Our funding accelerates bold solutions that tackle the toughest challenges in industries essential to our economic prosperity.

Meet the companies turning breakthrough ideas into carbon-cutting, job-creating solutions.

Our impact is measurable, unlocking investments, and achieving emissions reductions.

NorthX Investment

$ 20 M

Project Value

$ 150 M

Catalyzed Investment

$ 250 M

Jobs Created

690

Potential GHG Abatement by 2035

51.1 MT/YR

NorthX industry reports

Our in-depth insights are designed to bridge knowledge gaps and spotlight opportunities.

Latest news & announcements

Announcements, Blog Posts
October 29, 2025

NorthX catalyzes the rise of Canada’s carbon removal industry 

With four new strategic investments and a major portfolio breakthrough, NorthX is shaping a globally competitive carbon removal sector  TORONTO,

Announcements
October 22, 2025

NorthX strengthens Canada’s leadership in wildfire tech with 2025 Call for Innovation

Up to $3 million in funding available to scale Canadian innovations that prevent, manage, and mitigate wildfires VANCOUVER, BC, October

Funding Opportunities
October 22, 2025

2025 Call for Wildfire Tech Innovation

NorthX will invest up to $3 million in Canadian-based innovators developing commercial pathways to scale hard-tech industrial decarbonization solutions across
Funding Opportunities
October 14, 2025

2025 Call for Industrial Decarbonization Innovation

NorthX will invest up to $3 million in Canadian-based innovators developing commercial pathways to scale hard-tech industrial decarbonization solutions across

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is now NorthX

Join us November 19th at Converge 2025!