Canadian diversity is driving NorthX’s first call for CDR innovation

Written by Chantelle Carden, Carbon Management Lead at NorthX Since 2021, the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (NorthX) has raised more than $105 million in non-dilutive funding for high-impact decarbonization solutions that leverage British Columbia’s unique mix of natural, industrial, academic, technical and entrepreneurial advantages. In launching our

2025 University Call for Innovation

This call for innovation is now closed NorthX is proud to partner with BC university entrepreneurship programs (EPs) to accelerate venture development and commercialization of climate solutions from BC universities by introducing a pathway to early-stage funding.  NorthX will consider awarding $75,000 to $ 100,000 in up-front funding to university-nominated

Web Summit Vancouver

In May, Vancouver will host the world at North America’s first Web Summit. Web Summit is on a mission to connect the world’s tech ecosystem, and with Vancouver leading in high tech job growth in North America, it is the perfect place to connect and showcase the areas in which

NorthX launches Canada’s first funding opportunity for carbon dioxide removal innovation

$3 million in non-dilutive funding available for innovative, hard-tech carbon dioxide removal solutions to decarbonize BC and Canada  Vancouver, BC, February 27, 2025 – Today, the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (NorthX), launched the Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation, aimed at developing early-stage carbon dioxide removal (CDR)

Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation

This call for innovation is now closed NorthX has launched Canada’s first CDR funding opportunity, with $3 million in non-dilutive investment available to Canadian-based innovators driving early-stage, hard-tech carbon dioxide removal solutions to decarbonize BC and Canada. Canada is uniquely positioned to lead global efforts in CDR, thanks to its

February 2025 Call for Innovation

This call for innovation is now closed Are you a forward-thinking innovator pushing the boundaries of climate and energy solutions in British Columbia?  Applications for NorthX’s February 2025 Call for Innovation are now open! This investment opportunity can help scale and commercialize your innovation.  Non-dilutive investment will be awarded to

Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead

Pictured: #VTJ: Women in Climatetech event, site visit to Lafarge Canada’s Carbon Capture Utilization Hub, NorthX team at pickleball, and CONVERGE 2024 event

Reflecting on CONVERGE 2024: A day of insight and connection

Yesterday’s CONVERGE 2024 event was a resounding success, filled with thought-provoking discussions and invaluable networking opportunities. As we reflect on the day, several key themes stand out: the importance of commercial thinking from the outset, the necessity of early proof points to demonstrate value when speaking to investors, and the

BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (NorthX) invests $7.7 million in 13 climate tech companies to accelerate decarbonization solutions 

Funding from NorthX’s Call for Wildfire Tech and July 2024 Open Call for Innovation supports early-stage companies developing transformative climate solutions  Vancouver, BC, November 27, 2024 – The BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (NorthX) is proud to announce the recipients of its latest funding opportunities, investing a total

Call for Energy Storage Innovation

This call for innovation is now closed.  British Columbia is poised to lead in the development of innovative grid solutions, and we invite you to join this important initiative. Partnering with BC Hydro—one of the largest and cleanest electricity producers in North America—NorthX is offering up to $3 million in

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