OVERVIEW
Where top cleantech investors gather
The Government of Canada, led by Export Development Canada and Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, are supporting a delegation of 20 companies to attend the 22nd annual Cleantech Forum, to be held this year from January 27 – 29, 2025 in San Diego, California.
The three-day Forum is the place to connect and learn from the world’s leading experts on cleantech innovation, including:
- Networking opportunities: Build your business and meet the right leaders in the sustainable innovation ecosystem — from start-ups, scale-ups, investors, corporates, government and more.
- Face-to-face connections: Forge quality, in-person partnerships and deals with influencers in the North American ecosystem and beyond.
- Insightful sessions: Gain insight into the trends and innovations powering a cleaner, cooler world.
As with past years, the Forum will also officially mark the release of the latest Global Cleantech 100, a list of 2025’s most promising and innovative technologies. We invite your company to apply to become part of this high-profile mission, building on Canada’s strong presence at the previous Forums. This is an opportunity to get tailored support and elevate your company’s profile in front of a high-impact audience of investors, customers and strategic partners. Throughout the last eight years, Canadian delegates collectively held more than 300 one-on-one meetings each year during a three-day period.
Who should apply?
Please note that applications must be submitted through the online form above and are due by October 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT, at which time the form will be disabled. Companies selected to become part of the delegation will be notified by email the week of November 4.
We are looking for a mix of cleantech ventures from across the country that reflect Canada’s sector strengths and can contribute to the themes of this year’s Forum. Priority will be given to “growth” stage ventures with commercial solutions at Series A to Series C. Companies raising seed funding may be considered on an exceptional basis. In line with the Trade Commissioner Service’s inclusive approach to trade, we strongly encourage companies that identify as being owned and/or led by women entrepreneurs and those from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Who should apply?
What you get
- Complimentary event registration: Attendees will receive one complimentary pass per company
- Optional pre-event coaching by MaRS cleantech advisors.
- Support setting up investor/customer meet-ups
- Inclusion in a delegation investor guide
- Potential to participate as a speaker on conference panels
- Enhanced profile as part of a highly-visible Canadian delegation
- An opening night Canada Reception
Canadian companies that apply but are not selected can still receive many benefits if they choose to attend the Forum, including discounted registration (TBD), access to a Canada-designated meeting room, exclusive Canada-themed side event, and on-the-ground support from Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. Information regarding these benefits/events will be provided to all applicants shortly after the conclusion of this open call.
The Cleantech Group is looking for leaders to facilitate discussions on forward-thinking topics, experts to add perspective to deep-dive briefings, and cleantech visionaries to add value to the program. Start-ups can also apply for a chance to present during an Innovation Showcase. If you are interested in speaking at the Forum, submit a speaker application before October 4 to be considered.
What you get
The details
Date: January 27-29, 2025
Location: Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego’s Mission Bay, located at 1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
For more information on the agenda and venue details, visit the Cleantech Forum website.