Trent University-affiliated Cleantech Commons research park focused on igniting ingenuity, stimulating entrepreneurship, and building a cleantech cluster in Peterborough and beyond. Affectionately known as The Electric City (as a result of being the first town in Canada to use electric streetlights) Peterborough, ON, has…
Trent University has been named to the “winner’s circle” as the number one undergraduate university in Canada for growth in international partnerships and collaborations. Read the full story here! This report forms part of a special Five-Year University Spotlight on University Research Partnerships &…
Dr. Bruce brings over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration to the role The Board of Governors of Trent University has announced the appointment of renowned academic, educator, and administrator, Dr. Catherine (Cathy) Bruce as the University’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor.…
As part of our Program Partnership with Bioenterprise Canada, we are delighted to invite female founders and existing women-owned businesses looking to grow, scale up, or expand to participate in the PARO Green Economy BIZCamp. This virtual BIZCamp aims to support and empower female-led…
In conjunction with Cleantech Commons Program Partner, Bioenterprise Canada, we are delighted to invite members of the Cleantech Commons family to participate in a webinar titled “Navigating Funding Challenges.” This informative webinar is being held on January 25th at 1:30 pm EST in partnership…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Carbon Upcycling, has been…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that the CEO of a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client,…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that the CEO of a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client,…
SDG Model Zone selection based on a commitment to sustainable development and a focus on addressing global sustainability challenges. Cleantech Commons the only Canadian research park to be selected for this prestigious award. Cleantech Commons research and innovation park at Trent University in Peterborough,…
The Rotary Clubs of Peterborough/ Kawartha and Cleantech Commons have joined forces once again this year to fuel environmental innovation. Cleantech Commons has renewed its partnership with Rotary as the Title Partner of the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF). REIF is designed to advance innovators working…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Cypher Environmental, has been…
“This exciting initiative is an important new element in our partnership with Bioenterprise”: Martin Yuill, Cleantech Commons executive director. Cleantech Commons Program Partner, Bioenterprise Canada Corporation, has announced a collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to support the delivery of…
Recently, in our “People of the Portal” series we put the spotlight on two Portal companies, Bio Graphene Solutions and Psigryph Inc., both of which were featured in Canada’s “top 50 investable cleantech companies” list. Well, now we can add to their list of…
Partnership aims to accelerate scientific discovery and drive innovative product development Cleantech Commons has announced a new “knowledge partnership” with ProLytics Research Synergies designed to boost the support available to cleantech start-ups and spinout ventures when developing, testing, and scaling their novel products.…
Fostering resilient and sustainable food systems and agriculture through cleantech innovation is a crucial research area of interest at Cleantech Commons. That is why we are excited to announce that a Cleantech Commons partner, Bioenterprise Canada has launched their new FoodShift program, which supports the adoption of GHG-reducing clean…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know more about a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Noblegen, an advanced digital…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to celebrate the announcement that a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client and future Cleantech Commons…
Following the acquisition, new company Solar Biotech Canada confirms that it is committed to locating its GEN2 R&D facility at the Cleantech Commons research park – with a focus on transforming consumer goods to ensure a sustainable future Solar Biotech, a U.S. developer and…
Our friends at OCTIA – the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association – of which Cleantech Commons is proudly a member, recently profiled one of our “Cleantech Innovation Portal” clients, Chaoticwaters Inc. OCTIA interviewed President & CEO Aaron Morrison. You can read that full interview here! Based in Peterborough, Ontario, Chaoticwaters Inc.…
Cleantech Commons has teamed up with our friends at AccessIO to offer an opportunity for ventures to participate in an upcoming “Future of Energy” innovation and investor showcase. Taking place on September 27, 2023, at the Ontario Power Generation Darlington Energy Complex, this event…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know more about a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Provectus Enterprising…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Psigryph Inc, has been…
Cleantech Commons is a partner in the “BioCreate” program to help early-stage genomics companies bring new products to market Recently, we shared how Cleantech Commons has partnered with Ontario Genomics to help early-stage genomics companies in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech sectors bring new products to…
Our friends at OCTIA – the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association – of which Cleantech Commons is proudly a member, recently profiled one of our “Cleantech Innovation Portal” clients, Bio Graphene Solutions (BGS). OCTIA interviewed David Fisher, BGS Co-Founder and CEO. You can read…
In our “People of the Portal” series, we highlight innovative and entrepreneurial members of the Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Portal members. This week, we are delighted to let you know that a Cleantech Commons Cleantech Innovation Portal client, Mitrex, has been named…
Our partners, Bioenterprise, have partnered with Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to host a national Sustainability Challenge. The competition is part of The Green Pursuit – A Sustainability and Innovation Challenge. What is The Green Pursuit Challenge? This Sustainability Challenge is a business pitch…
$10,000 awarded to advance environmental innovation in Peterborough; Community Futures Peterborough preapproves finalists for $20,000 microloans Recently, we announced that the Rotary Club of Peterborough and Cleantech Commons have joined forces to promote environmental innovation. Cleantech Commons teamed up with Rotary as founding Title Partner to launch…
As a member of the Cleantech Commons community, you will be aware of our partnership with GreenCentre Canada. This is designed to help accelerate the development of innovative green and sustainable solutions that address energy, environmental, and climate challenges. Click here to read more! Our partnership…
Recently, we shared how Cleantech Commons is partnering with Ontario Genomics to help early-stage genomics companies bring new products to market by providing funding and tech development to startups. The BioCreate program provides seed funding and support to help genomics ventures in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech…