Understanding biocarbon and its climate impact
Where potential meets opportunity It’s no secret that BC has a slash pile problem. Each year, millions of tonnes of low-quality forest residues are burned, releasing carbon and creating risks. […]
From Local Innovation to Global Impact: BC’s Climate Tech at Web Summit
What an incredible week at Web Summit Vancouver. The Climate Innovation Zone – brought to life by NorthX in partnership with Foresight Canada, Alacrity Canada, CRIN, and Innovation UBC – […]
The BETAKIT Guide: Wildfire
Fighting fire with technology We believe climate resilience begins with bold ideas—but real impact comes from turning those ideas into tangible solutions. Bridging the gap from concept to deployment and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women leaders in climate tech share triumphs, challenges, and the path forward
Having more women in decision-making roles improves sustainability, innovation, and profitability while reducing risk. This is especially true in climate tech: to achieve the transformational energy transition needed to build […]
International Women’s Day: Invest in women, accelerate progress
Investors, policymakers, companies, and all concerned citizens of a warming planet Earth – take note: “by investing in women, we can spark change and speed the transition towards a healthier, […]
BC Budget 2024: Leading on Climate Action and Sustainable Job Growth
It’s been a few busy days at the BC Legislature, with Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin delivering the speech from the throne and the B.C. Government announcing the 2024 provincial budget […]
NorthX: Looking back on 2023 and ahead to 2024
With 2023 a wrap, NorthX is at the crossroads of reflection and anticipation. It was a year where British Columbia faced severe climate impacts, from devastating wildfires to extreme heatwaves […]