British Columbia, Canada is increasingly being recognized as the
world leader and incubator of many green technology innovation
start-ups; companies who are striving to revolutionize the way we live
our lives, consume resources, and produce energy. A scan of the top 10
finalists from the British Columbia
Innovation Council’s ‘New Ventures BC’ annual competition reveals
that many of the finalists come from the clean tech sector and provide
innovative solutions to problems such as low-energy saltwater
desalination, low-cost solar power, electric vehicle systems for
existing vehicle fleets, in-home energy monitoring, and cradle-to-grave
building materials that are completely recyclable and long-lasting. In
2008, the top 3 winners were clean/green technology start-ups and
included Pulse Energy (formerly Small Energy Group), who is
bringing real-time Venue Energy
Tracking to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, a first for Olympic
sites.
A review of other prominent lists reveals
a similar trend; green technology and innovation is everywhere in BC.
Ready to Rocket’s ‘Emerging Rockets’ has an impressive list of
companies trying to enter the market and establish a customer base, and
includes companies developing modular electric vehicle systems,
emissions reductions controls, and LED lighting (low-energy) for retail
and commercial applications. Some of my personal favourite start-ups
include innovative companies trying to redefine their industry by
providing better alternatives; sustainable gift giving
and biodegradable dinnerwaremade from naturally shed palm leaves.
To read the full, original article click on this link: British Columbia: A Hub for Green Innovation | Centre for Sustainability and Social Innovation
Author: Kristina Welch
