Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Coquitlam|Port Coquitlam, BC · grants and contributions register · Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam

Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre: federal grants and contributions: 41 agreements; $24.1M value; 6 departments; 8 programs.

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41agreements
$24.1Mvalue
6departments
8programs

Largest agreements

000022915$5.2Mvalue2022start2026end

Establish the BC Net-Zero Innovation Network

Agreement$2.0Mvalue2014start–end
Agreement$2.0Mvalue2017start–end
14362$2.0Mvalue2017start2022end

Create the Foresight Growth Accelerator program

PC0008435$1.7Mvalue2024start2027end

Expand acceleration program for clean technology companies in BC

PC0012226$1.5Mvalue2026start2028end

Provide market diversification support for Prairie clean technology companies

000020125$900Kvalue2021start2023end

Grow Alberta's clean technology sector with investor attraction and accelerator programs

Technology Acceleration Program 2025-2026$600Kvalue2025start2026end

The Technology Acceleration Program (TAP) is designed to support one of cleantech Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) biggest challenges - quickly advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to deliver on milestones that drive enterprise value. This program includes programming for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) or ventures which enables the SME to: 1. Critically self-evaluate the TRLs of their technologies 2. Prepare a detailed plan to achieve their next milestone up to the commercial pilot stage 3. Identify actionable strategies to fast-track technolog

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Advisory and Networking Services for Higher TRL/Pilot Ready NRC IRAP Clients (HTRL)$594Kvalue2023start2026end

The main goal of this Project is to provide advisory and networking services to NRC IRAP client SMEs at higher TRL or at least with ‘pilot-ready’ technology to attract capital and accelerate growth.

Cleantech Venture Access to Capital & NEXT Programs 2025-2026$511Kvalue2025start2026end

Access to Capital: Supports access to quality deal flow for Canadian cleantech Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to access capital. Crucial services for SMEs: 1. Investment Readiness Mentoring and Support 2. Matchmaking and Deal Flow Water & Power NEXT: Support the increase of adoption and uptake of promising Canadian water and power technologies to industry adopters.

bioNEXT 2024-2026$482Kvalue2024start2026end

The objective of this Project is to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration within the Canadian forest sector to advance its competitiveness and innovation.

Canadian Water and Power Sector Cleantech Innovation Program 2024-2025$426Kvalue2024start2025end

Support, and increase adoption of promising Canadian water and power technologies via Foresight's waterNEXT and powerNEXT networks, with the support of delivery partners BlueTech Research, WaterSMART and Equs.

Canadian Water and Power Sector Cleantech Innovation Program 2023-2024$420Kvalue2023start2024end

Support, and increase adoption of promising Canadian water and power technologies via Foresight's waterNEXT and powerNEXT networks, with the support of delivery partners BlueTech Research, WaterSMART and Equs.

Technology Acceleration Program 22-23$394Kvalue2022start2023end

The Technology Acceleration Program is to support one of cleantech SMEs biggest challenges - quickly advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and accelerate commercialization. This program includes training for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) or venture technology leads to: 1. Critically self-evaluate the technology readiness levels (TRLs) of their technologies 2. Prepare a detailed plan to achieve their next milestone up to commercial pilot stage 3. Identify actionable strategies to fast-track technology development 4. Implement risk mitigation strategies through to commercia

226267$360Kvalue2024start2025end

Support clean technology ecosystem development in Atlantic Canada

Cleantech Venture Access to Capital Program 2024-2025$352Kvalue2024start2025end

Access to capital for ventures within the Canadian cleantech ecosystem, Enable connections between the right capital to quality cleantech ventures. Canadian cleantech ventures from seed to Series A supported via: 1. Investment Readiness Training and Support 2. Matchmaking and Deal Flow

Agreement$352Kvalue2017start–end
Technology Acceleration Program 2023-2024$350Kvalue2023start2024end

The Technology Acceleration Program is to support one of cleantech SMEs biggest challenges - quickly advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and accelerate commercialization. This program includes training for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) or venture technology leads to: 1. Critically self-evaluate the technology readiness levels (TRLs) of their technologies 2. Prepare a detailed plan to achieve their next milestone up to commercial pilot stage 3. Identify actionable strategies to fast-track technology development 4. Implement risk mitigation strategies through to commerci

Technology Acceleration Program 2024-2025$320Kvalue2024start2025end

The Technology Acceleration Program is to support one of cleantech SMEs biggest challenges - quickly advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and accelerate commercialization. This program includes training for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) or venture technology leads to: 1. Critically self-evaluate the technology readiness levels (TRLs) of their technologies 2. Prepare a detailed plan to achieve their next milestone up to commercial pilot stage 3. Identify actionable strategies to fast-track technology development 4. Implement risk mitigation strategies through to commerci

Cleantech Venture Access to Capital Program 2023-2024$319Kvalue2023start2024end

Access to capital for ventures within the Canadian cleantech ecosystem, Enable connections between the right capital to quality cleantech ventures. Canadian cleantech ventures from seed to Series A supported via: 1. Investment Readiness Training and Support 2. Matchmaking and Deal Flow

Technology Acceleration Program for Canadian Cleantech Ventures (Deliver)$260Kvalue2021start2022end

The program is to support SMEs to overcome one of their biggest challenges - advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to deliver a minimum viable product ready for commercialization. The program focuses on training Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) to methodically chart the R&D roadmap and successful execute product development in a timely manner.

Foresight Technology Acceleration Program - Western Canada$258Kvalue2020start2021end

The program is to support one of cleantech SMEs biggest challenges - advancing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to deliver a minimum viable product ready for commercialization. The program focuses on training Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) to methodically chart the R&D road map and on successful execution.

Agreement$250Kvalue2014start–end
Cleantech Capital Attraction Program 22-23$240Kvalue2022start2023end

Foresight will provide training to SMEs to foster a robust cleantech investment ecosystem in Canada that enables connected, supported and educated investors to confidently invest in high-quality Canadian cleantech ventures through seed to Series A (with some support up to Series B). Foresight will provide two sets of crucial venture services: 1. Investment Readiness Training and Supports 2. Strategic Matchmaking and Deal Flow Events (including annual Foresight 50 report and campaign)

Canadian Water Innovation Ecosystem Accelerator$220Kvalue2022start2023end

This project is to accelerate the adoption of innovative Canadian water technologies across multiple sectors and markets, both domestic and international, through training, strategic advice, competitive market and technical intelligence, matchmaking support for SMEs and targeted engagement with technology end users, channel partners, investors and other stakeholders. The project will be completed through a partnership between Foresight, through its waterNEXT network, and BlueTech Research, supported by delivery partners WaterSMART and Ontario Water Consortium.

Pan-Canada Sustainable Water Technology Accelerator: Scaling Canadian Water Ventures Domestically and Internationally$217Kvalue2021start2022end

The project is aimed at scaling the adoption of Canadian water technologies across multiple sectors both domestically and internationally through a series service offerings tailored to the water sector, including: competitive market intelligence, strategic business advisory services and mentorship, domestic and international B2B matchmaking services with industrial, municipal end users, VC & strategic investors and channel partners such as consulting engineering firms. The project will strengthen the newly established WaterNext national watertech ecosystem innovation and commercialization pl

15557$199Kvalue2019start2020end

Implement a clean technology cluster initiative for the Province of British Columbia

Foresight Technology Acceleration Program$198Kvalue2019start2020end

The objective of the Technology Acceleration Program (TAP) is to help SMEs determine the optimal path forward, to transform their ideas and concepts into real products that solve a customer validated problem, and achieve revenue in a shorter period of time.

000018140$180Kvalue2020start2021end

Provide business development and access to capital services to businesses under COVID-19

Cleantech International Community of Interest Services$176Kvalue2024start2025end

The Cleantech International Community of Interest Project provides a platform to offer international Co-Innovation services to SMEs to enable best SMEs to scale faster in international markets. This project will offer the following services: 1. One Cleantech ICAP Training workshop for SMEs 2. Bi-annual priority cleantech subsector mapping to strengthen the ecosystem and enable targeted services for SME international expansion. 3. Establishing a database and a network with engineering consulting firms that are active in domestic and global cleantech markets; providing match-making services

Access to Capital--BC Cleantech Ventures$168Kvalue2021start2022end

The program will provide training for SMEs of different stages to access cleantech capital both from domestically and international sources. Training includes group sessions and one to one mentoring. It will organize curated match making for SMEs to meet domestic and international investors, including VCs, private equity etc.

Support for SMEs in Canada's Water Sector$138Kvalue2017start2019end

The organization will work in partnership (sub-contract) with Blutech Research, a completitive intelligence firm specializing in Water technologies. Services include: business advisory, market intelligence, competitive intelligence, webinars, SME technology mission support, matching and introduction to MNEs, matching connections to capital investors and B2B targeted to SMEs active in all aspects of Water technologies.

Water Tech Sector Support and International Industry Mission Project$134Kvalue2019start2020end

The project will support the growth of Canadian SMEs in the water sector. Through the provision of strategic advisory services from water industry veterans and MNEs, Foresight aims to fast track the commercialization and/or scale-up for SME participants of this program.

COVID-19 Restart and Resilience$110Kvalue2020start2021end

The program will deliver targeted support to address the short to medium term challenges faced by cleantech SMEs during this unprecedented time, and help the firms re-start and build resilience.

Carbon Benefits and Fibre Supply Utilization Study$100Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this Project is to identify opportunities to better utilize forest fibre and monetize carbon benefits to support the industry.

000022166$100Kvalue2021start2022end

Deliver programming designed to commercialize hydrogen technology for heavy vehicles

000022166$100Kvalue2021start2022end

Deliver programming designed to commercialize hydrogen technology for heavy vehicles

Cleantech International Community of Interest Service Program$75.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The project will create a cleantech SME International Community of Interest, provide SME training on international co-innovation opportunities, enhance SME readiness for international business expansion, and support the best SMEs to accelerate their business growth in the international markets.

222088$63.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Support Atlantic Canada Climate Solutions Challenge

Water Technology Sector Support - Canada$49.5Kvalue2020start2021end

This project will support the growth strategy of Canadian SMEs in the water sector.

Departments

Western Economic Diversification Canada7agreements$7.4Mvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

National Research Council Canada26agreements$7.2Mvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada2agreements$6.9Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Pacific Economic Development Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$582Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
  • Grants and Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2agreements$423Kvalue1programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Years

20261agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
20252agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20248agreements$3.9Mvalue6programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Grants and Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
20236agreements$1.8Mvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
20224agreements$6.1Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20216agreements$1.7Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20204agreements$597Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Western Diversification Program
20193agreements$531Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
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20174agreements$4.5Mvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20161agreements$46.8Kvalue0programs
    20142agreements$2.2Mvalue0programs

      Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.