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Finalists Announced for Foresight’s 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Company Profile | Follow Company
Burnaby, BC, March 12, 2024--(T-Net)--Foresight Canada announced today the finalists for their fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards.
The BC Cleantech Awards celebrate the impact of BC-based cleantech entrepreneurs and champions, and represent sectors and regions from across the province.
This year the organization reported a rigorous review of over 130 nominations to narrow down and identify the innovators, industry leaders, government officials, investors, and academics that are the cream of the BC cleantech crop.
2024 BC Cleantech Awards Finalists
1 Startup of the Year (Group)
An emerging cleantech venture actively growing and already creating impact in their field.
2 Scaling Venture of the Year (Group)
A cleantech venture positioned to take a leadership role on the global innovation stage.
3 Community Advocate of the Year (Individual)
A mentor offering invaluable guidance, advice, or support to cleantech entrepreneurs.
4 Ecosystem Supporter of the Year (Group)
An organization championing the growth and development of cleantech in BC through programs, ecosystem development, thought leadership, and community building.
5 Corporate Pioneer of the Year (Group)
A large organization or company adopting, championing, or leading sustainable practices in their industry.
6 Investor of the Year (Individual)
An angel investor or VC championing a net zero economy by investing in cleantech ventures.
7 Funder of the Year (Group)
An organization or individual offering capital support or funding to support cleantech ventures as they grow and scale.
8 Training Institution of the Year (Group)
An educational institution leading or championing research, programming, and upskilling that will enable a net zero future.
9 Educator of the Year (Individual)
A professor, academic leader, or post-secondary instructor taking an innovative approach to education for the climate economy.
10 Government Champion of the Year (Individual)
A local or provincial government official using policy, advocacy, or funding to move the province towards net zero.
Foresight Canada will be celebrating the accomplishments of these individuals and groups at a live event in Vancouver, BC on March 27, 2024. The 2024 BC Cleantech Awards are presented by Foresight Canada, the BC Net Zero Innovation Network and KPMG.
About the BC Cleantech Awards
Since 2020, Foresight has been working with partners across the province to celebrate the impact of BC-based cleantech entrepreneurs and champions through the BC Cleantech Awards. This yearly event is an opportunity to bring British Columbia's thriving cleantech ecosystem together to connect and inspire innovation and leadership on the path to net zero.
From innovative cleantech ventures, to professors and policymakers, the BC Cleantech Awards aim to shine a light on a wide variety of climate leaders throughout BC.
Previous winners include: Kanaka Bar Indian Band for their outstanding community impact, TELUS Pollinator Fund for its continued investment into a sustainable future, the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy for its commitment to growing the province's cleantech ecosystem, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, for his leadership towards Canada's green transition, as well as HTEC, Svante, Moment Energy, and many other inspiring startup and scaling ventures that are moving the needle to net zero.
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