B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has awarded $2.46 million to five women-led climate tech startups tackling decarbonization challenges. Selected from 58 applicants, winners include Agora Energy Technologies, Ayrton Energy, EnviCore, Gaia Refinery, and Seacork Studio. Their technologies target transportation, construction, and bio-industrial emissions.

CICE CEO Sarah Goodman emphasized that investing in women-led ventures strengthens Canada’s economy and innovation leadership. Beyond funding, CICE promotes diversity through programs like R2WS. To date, CICE has invested nearly $40 million in 65 projects worth over $264 million.

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The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a $3 million funding initiative to support early-stage carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies in Canada. Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, the initiative prioritizes hard-tech solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost economic growth.

CICE, which has invested $39 million in 59 projects, aims to strengthen Canada’s role in the global carbon removal industry. Applications close on April 30, 2025, with a Q&A webinar on March 11 for interested innovators.

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