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4AG Robotics Raises $40M for Mushroom Automation

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Salmon Arm–based 4AG Robotics has raised $40 million in Series B financing to expand global deployment of its autonomous mushroom-harvesting robots. The round, led by Astanor Ventures and Cibus Capital, brings total funding to $57.5 million in two years. 4AG’s AI-powered systems harvest mushrooms 24/7 and retrofit into existing infrastructure, reducing labour costs and boosting productivity.

Deployments are active in Canada, Ireland, and Australia, with upcoming launches in the U.S. and Netherlands. The new funds will support manufacturing expansion, customer service growth, and R&D for features like disease detection and punnet packing.

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Leadership Change at Canada’s Cleantech Accelerator

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Jeanette Jackson is stepping down after seven years as CEO of Foresight Canada. Under her leadership, Foresight became a national cleantech force. Jackson will remain on the board and serve as a strategic advisor. David Sanguinetti, former COO and VP of Technology, becomes Interim CEO.

A cleantech veteran with global experience, Sanguinetti brings industry insight and personal sustainability to the role. He will lead a distributed executive team from Calgary, Toronto, Kelowna, and Vancouver. With strong leadership in place, Foresight remains focused on accelerating cleantech innovation across Canada.

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Canada’s First Cement-Linked Carbon Capture Facility Launches in Ontario

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Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling and Ash Grove have begun construction on Canada’s first commercial carbon capture and utilization (CCU) facility at a cement plant. Located in Mississauga, the Carbon 1 facility will use patented technology to capture kiln emissions and convert them into low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).

Once operational in 2026, it will produce 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually. Backed by CRH Ventures and $10 million in federal funding, the project supports clean manufacturing goals and creates skilled local jobs. CEO Apoorv Sinha calls it a new model for community-aligned climate solutions.

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CENTURY 21 Taps Propra to Modernize Management

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Calgary-based Propra has partnered with CENTURY 21 Canada, advancing its transformation from proptech tool to full-fledged financial platform. Founded in 2021, Propra began by streamlining inspections and tenant communications but has since automated accounting with AI, tackling tasks like journal entries and e-transfer parsing.

CENTURY 21 Canada, with nearly 400 offices nationwide, selected Propra for its regulatory insight and intuitive tech. Offices will receive exclusive pricing as part of the rollout. CEO Al-Karim Khimji says the deal helps redefine property management’s digital future. “We’re excited to support a legacy brand’s next chapter,” he stated.

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Ontario Startup Tackles Canada’s Housing Crisis

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Ontario-based CABN has raised new funding to accelerate its production of net-zero, prefabricated homes amid Canada’s intensifying housing shortage. The company’s 90,000-square-foot Brockville facility will incorporate robotics and 3D LiDAR technology to produce 552,000 square feet of housing annually.

CABN claims its homes require just 20% the energy of traditional builds and can be completed in weeks. The CABN Foundation also brings sustainable housing to underserved communities. Backers include Active Impact Investments, Greensoil PropTech, and Groundbreak Ventures. CEO Jackson Wyatt calls the investment “a vote of confidence in prefab innovation and climate-resilient development.”

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Canadian Sovereign AI Gets Major Boost from Bell, Cohere

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Bell Canada has partnered with AI innovator Cohere to develop sovereign, full-stack AI solutions for Canadian enterprise and government clients. Cohere’s secure AI models, including its North agentic platform, will integrate with Bell AI Fabric—an ecosystem spanning infrastructure, software, services, and applications.

In exchange, Bell becomes Cohere’s preferred Canadian infrastructure provider. Both firms aim to advance productivity without compromising data privacy, security, or residency. Bell will also deploy North internally, enhancing services via its Ateko brand. The move underscores Canada’s growing role in AI sovereignty and innovation.

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B.C. Startup Turns Parked Cars into Grid Assets

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Vancouver’s Fuse Power Management is advancing Canada’s clean energy future by transforming electric vehicles into grid-balancing tools. A finalist for BC Tech’s Startup of the Year, Fuse is deploying the nation’s first field-based V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) project with BC Hydro, cities, and school fleets.

CEO Rob Safrata—a former Olympian and Globe and Mail’s “Greenest CEO”—says EVs can ease pressure on strained energy systems. Backed by NorthX Climate Tech, BC Hydro, and others, Fuse is building real-world networks that link EVs, data, and utilities. Rooted in B.C.’s climate tech community, the company is letting action speak louder than theory.

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Calgary Firm Digitizes Hazardous Waste and Dangerous Goods Compliance

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Calgary-based EnviroApps is leading Canada’s shift from paper-based to digital Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) documentation. Founded by compliance expert Amit Bhargava and software developer Mayank Singh, the startup delivers the nation’s first proven electronic TDG platform, 100% compliant per Transport Canada audits.

Backed by real-world pilots, including Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen station, EnviroApps boosts safety, ESG reporting, and recordkeeping. Their success stems from industry collaboration, lean operations, and Alberta’s innovation climate. With support from Platform Calgary, EnviroApps is replacing clipboards with secure, scalable tools—ushering in a new era of digital compliance.

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Crumbl Cookie Taps Canadian Tech to Cut Costs

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Vancouver-based Push Operations has announced a major U.S. partnership with Crumbl Cookies, bringing its workforce management platform to over 1,000 locations. The cloud-based system streamlines scheduling, payroll, time tracking, and HR, easing administrative demands in the fast-paced hospitality sector.

Crumbl franchisees will now have access to data-driven labor tools, enabling real-time decisions and improved cost control. “We’re simplifying workforce management so owners can focus on what they love,” said Push CEO Tina Lum. The partnership arrives as rising labor costs pressure operators to adopt smarter tech.

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Real Estate Agents Get AI Boost from Virtuo

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Calgary’s Virtuo has partnered with Royal LePage Benchmark to bring its AI-powered real estate platform to more than 200 agents across Alberta. The move will equip Benchmark’s agents with a unified tool for operations, client service, and post-sale engagement.

“This partnership is an investment in our agents and their success,” said Benchmark broker Corinne Lyall. Virtuo’s HomieAI™ blends automation with personalized support, aiming to elevate the homeownership experience. CEO Casey Kachur calls it “a new standard for real estate professionals.”

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