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.
Mandate Letters
Last week Prime Minister Trudeau issued mandate letters to his new Cabinet. Find below what’s in it for cleantech. We are particularly excited to see that the 30% investment tax credit Canada Cleantech Alliance had been advocating for is included in the Prime Minister’s mandate letter to Minister Freeland.
Advocacy Success
Over the last months, we’ve been advocating for a specific set of tools – our 3 key policy recommendations – to support the cleantech sector: a 30% refundable investment tax credit, the inclusion of crown corporations in the Greening Government Strategy, and...
How to tackle climate change while rebuilding our economy?
The Liberal Government has moved the climate agenda forward by leveraging Canada’s cleantech sector – what are the key policies the Liberals are currently envisioning to propel the sector forward? What’s missing or needs work? What can the sector do to help move...
New Board Members
Heather Campbell, Executive Director, Clean Technology at Alberta Innovates, Anne Toner Fung, CEO of Innovation Guelph and Prof. Stewart Elgie, Chair of the Smart Prosperity Institute have recently joined the Canada Cleantech Board. All three have extensive experience...
In case you missed it…
Canada Cleantech 2021 Budget Review What's in it for cleantech? Watch Canada Cleantech Alliance's budget review to understand the 2021 budget implications for your company. View the recording Pushing tax incentives for cleantech How can tax incentives...
Canada Cleantech Week on the Hill
This past April close to 500 cleantech leaders from across Canada, as well as two federal Ministers, two Parliamentary Secretaries, two opposition leaders and an opposition Shadow Minister, participated in our first Canada Cleantech Week on the Hill. The week-long...