What We Do
Accelerating Canada’s Cleantech Future
The Canada Cleantech Alliance (CCTA) works to strengthen Canada’s cleantech ecosystem by connecting industry, governments, investors and ecosystem partners around the opportunities that matter most.
Our work goes beyond advocacy. We develop practical policy recommendations, conduct research and analysis, convene leaders from across the ecosystem, support international market development, and share insights that help companies, decision-makers and partners navigate a rapidly evolving clean economy.
Whether we are engaging with governments, leading international missions, publishing thought leadership or bringing together Canada’s cleantech community, our goal remains the same: helping Canadian cleantech companies commercialize, scale and compete globally.
Our Work Includes
🍁 Policy & Advocacy
Working with governments at all levels to develop practical policies and programs that strengthen Canada’s cleantech ecosystem.
📊 Research & Insights
Publishing analysis, reports and thought leadership on commercialization, investment, competitiveness, exports, innovation and emerging opportunities.
🌎 International Growth
Supporting Canadian companies as they enter global markets through trade missions, strategic partnerships and export initiatives.
🤝 Convening the Ecosystem
Bringing together companies, investors, governments, researchers and ecosystem organizations to identify challenges and develop solutions.
🚀 Commercialization & Growth
Helping improve the conditions that allow Canadian cleantech companies to move from innovation to commercialization, scale-up and international success.
Insights & Analysis
Canada’s cleantech sector is evolving rapidly. Through our Insights, CCTA shares practical analysis, policy perspectives and real-world lessons drawn from across the ecosystem.
Budget 2023: Key policy recommendations
For the 2023 Budget, Canada Cleantech Alliance proposes the following: 1. An expansion of the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)2. A Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (MITC) modelled on the U.S. 45X MPTC and 48C ITC An open letter to Minister Freeland providing...
Make sure your technology is eligible!
The Fall Economic Statement proposed a new investment tax credit for clean technologies. The tax credit will significantly reduce capital costs and facilitate investments in cleantech. Take advantage of this mechanism that has the potential to massively spur cleantech...
Looking south: Canada’s path to clean growth
With the Inflation Reduction Act, the US Congress passed major climate legislation last week. The $369-billion bill directs significant funding toward extending and expanding tax credits for the deployment and manufacturing of a long list of clean technologies,...
Demo day concludes joint program
With a Demo Day, Canada Cleantech Alliance and the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) wrapped up the Cleantech Innovation in Oil & Gas Program. The audience consisting of cleantech as well as of oil & gas experts saw pitches from the eight program...
Congratulations to our program participants
A jury consisting of venture capital, cleantech and oil & gas innovation experts has selected eight early stage cleantech ventures that started the "Innovation in oil & gas" training with Foresight in mid-April. Heartfelt congratulations to Jodi...
Incentive program update and mandates are good for the economy
Toronto, April 22, 2022. Canada Cleantech Alliance welcomes the expansion of Transport Canada’s incentive program for ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicles). By raising the rebate cap for cars and adding a new category, the program now offers incentives for larger cars,...