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

In the news
September 26, 2025

B.C. clean tech firms receive $1.6M for energy storage innovations

Three innovate energy storage innovators receive $1.6 million from NorthX Climate Tech
Announcements
September 24, 2025

NorthX commits $1.6 million to three Canadian energy storage innovators

NorthX is investing $1.6 million to fast-track the commercialization and scaling of Canadian energy storage solutions and unlock new pathways
Events
September 2, 2025

Converge 2025

Converge 2025 takes place November 19th in Vancouver.
Announcements
September 2, 2025

NorthX and Scotiabank announce strategic agreement to support women founders in climate tech

NorthX and Scotiabank come together to support women founders in climate tech.

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

Join us November 19th at Converge 2025!