11% growth
year-over-year in Cleantech exports in 2017
Cleantech at EDC
Cleantech at EDC
Helping Canadian Cleantech companies succeed internationally.
Helping Canadian Cleantech companies succeed internationally.
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In 2018, EDC provided more than $2 billion in support for 210 cleantech companies.
$2.5 trillon
in global cleantech sector by 2022
Cleantech Export Stars and Ones to Watch
ecobee, a 2019 winner of the EDC Cleantech Export Star, is finding new ways to help cities become more sustainable.
Semios, a 2019 winner of the EDC Cleantech Export Star, uses technology to help feed the world’s growing population through a wireless software as a service.
Effenco, a 2019 winner of the EDC Cleantech Export Star, achieves global success in the energy sector with revolutionary technology.
MineSense, a winner of the EDC Cleantech Export One to Watch, uses smart solutions to help mines boost profitability while reducing their environmental footprint.
Vive Crop Protection, a winner of the EDC Cleantech Export One to Watch, uses nanotechnology to help boost crop yields.
Events
Webinar
Canadian cleantech: Get funding to go global
This webinar will show you how to better position your company for global growth by selling or incorporating cleantech solutions into your current product or services.
Industry Insights
Learn more about how the Canadian market is offering cleantech opportunities in all sorts of sectors and how EDC is supporting these global environmental initiatives to help Canadian businesses confidently grow their business globally.
It isn’t easy being green: Tips to build your cleantech company
Breaking into the cleantech sector isn’t always easy, but it’s something you can do if you have an idea, passion, and plenty of patience to see it through. Connie Stacey, founder of Growing Greener Innovations, share her tips to start or continue building your own cleantech company.
Cleantech resources to help build your export strategy
With the demand for clean technology soaring worldwide, the value of this sector could exceed $2.5 trillion globally by 2022. This level of growth presents exceptional opportunities for Canadian cleantech businesses.
Shining a light on Canada’s cleantech future
With annual revenues of $17 billion, Canada’s innovative cleantech industry is primed for growth, but its long-term strength depends on export sales.
How can Cleantech Canada compete for growing global market share?
One of the biggest challenges faced by Canada’s cleantech companies is getting the financing to scale up to global markets.
Top 5 global markets for Canada’s clean technology
As the world looks to a more sustainable future, interest in clean technologies has risen sharply in recent years.
Titan Environmental Containment: Minimizing environmental impact while growing globally
After accessing EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance, the environmental company saw sales grow by 60% and now exports to every continent.
Canadian cleantech company Ecotagious secures working capital with support from EDC
Ecotagious is making it easier for Canadians to make every day Earth Day.
Cleantech: A sector of unlimited promise
Cleantech is one of those industries that cuts across a multitude of sectors. While it’s valued at about $1 trillion today, it’s expected to reach no less than $2.5 trillion in just two short years.
EnergyGeeks: Shedding light on solar power
Since the solar power company launched in the United States at the beginning of 2018, revenue has almost doubled.
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Jose Recinos
Senior Trade Advisor, EDC
