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Foresight Canada Announces Winners in 2024 BC Cleantech Awards, Arca Wins 'Startup of the Year'
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Burnaby, BC, March 28, 2024--(T-Net)--Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards.
Ten BC cleantech champions were recognized this year and Arca was recognized as 'Startup of the Year'.
Arca removes excess CO2 from the atmosphere, and transform it into rocks - naturally storing it for millennia.
The company says it works to capture and store CO2 permanently by speeding up the natural process of carbon mineralization. Their technology uses the waste from critical metal mines, and keeps a light footprint while supporting the clean energy transition.
Jeanette Jackson, CEO, Foresight Canada
Year after year, I am continually inspired by the amazing work done by the innovators in BC's thriving cleantech ecosystem. Their continued dedication to the fight against climate change has put BC on the map as a leader in clean technology and sustainability, driving innovation forward and helping us achieve our climate targets." said Jeanette Jackson, CEO, Foresight Canada.
Meet the Winners:
This year's winners represent a variety of cleantech champions within a wide range of categories, but they all have one thing in common; they're passionate about leading BC—and the world—to a greener future.
Startup of the Year: Arca
An emerging cleantech venture actively growing and already creating impact in their field
Scaling Venture of the Year: Intelligent City
A cleantech venture positioned to take a leadership role on the global innovation stage
Community Advocate of the Year: Peter Bradshaw
A mentor offering invaluable guidance, advice, or support to cleantech entrepreneurs
Ecosystem Supporter of the Year: Creative Destruction Lab
An organization championing the growth and development of cleantech in BC through programs, ecosystem development, thought leadership, and community building
Corporate Pioneer of the Year: BC Hydro
A large organization or company adopting, championing, or leading sustainable practices in their industry
Investor of the Year: Sarah Applebaum, Pangaea Ventures
An angel investor or VC championing a net zero economy by investing in cleantech ventures
Funder of the Year: BC Centre for Innovation & Clean Energy
An organization or individual offering capital support or funding to support cleantech ventures as they grow and scale
Training Institution of the Year: MEL CEEN Program, University of British Columbia
An educational institution leading or championing research, programming, and upskilling that will enable a net zero future
Educator of the Year: Vikramaditya Yadav, University of British Columbia
A professor, academic leader, or post-secondary instructor taking an innovative approach to education for the net zero economy
Government Champion of the Year: Kym Thrift, Innovative Clean Energy Fund.
A local or provincial government official using policy, advocacy, or funding to move the province towards net zero
About Foresight
Foresight is Canada's cleantech accelerator. We support the identification and validation of cleantech opportunities and the successful commercialization of solutions. We bring together innovators, industry, investors, government, and academia to address today's most urgent climate issues and support a global transition to a green economy.
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