Canada's Cleantech Innovation and Adoption Accelerator
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Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we de-risk and simplify public and private sector adoption of the world’s best clean technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2013
Regions
National (all of Canada)
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Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Capital Strategy Program
The Capital Strategy Program is a hands-on initiative designed to help early-stage ventures refine their funding strategies, improve their pitches, and build high-quality data rooms. The program equips innovators with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the funding landscape and close their next investment round faster.
Deliver
The Deliver Program is a six-week, cohort-based technical training course specifically designed for a company's CTO or Technology Lead. It runs alongside the Launch program and focuses on aligning technology development roadmaps with overall business goals.
Investment Readiness Program
The Investment Readiness Program is a supportive, growth-oriented initiative designed to help early-stage companies understand investor expectations, master financial modeling, and build the clear, actionable plans required to secure funding.
Kickstart
The Kickstart Program is a six-week, hands-on training initiative designed to help early-stage cleantech innovators validate their business concepts, identify target markets, and establish a solid entrepreneurial foundation.
Launch
The Launch Program is a six-week CEO training course designed for cleantech companies with a plausible solution that are ready to test market demand, validate product-market fit, and polish their business pitch. It is paired with the Deliver program.
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