Backing the Builders of Climate Hard Tech

NorthX is where the future gets built

NorthX Climate Tech, formerly known as the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), is a catalyst for climate action, funding the climate hard tech solutions that transform industries and build lasting prosperity. 

We pinpoint the critical moment when potential is immense but capital is scarce. That space where our strategic investments turn local strengths into global climate solutions.

Vital support, decisive impact

Our funding accelerates bold solutions that tackle the toughest challenges in industries essential to our economic prosperity.

Meet the companies turning breakthrough ideas into carbon-cutting, job-creating solutions.

Our impact is measurable, unlocking investments, and achieving emissions reductions.

NorthX Investment

$ 25 M

Project Value

$ 180 M

Catalyzed Investment

$ 480 M

Jobs Created

700

Potential GHG Abatement by 2035

46 MT/YR

NorthX industry reports

Our in-depth insights are designed to bridge knowledge gaps and spotlight opportunities.

Latest news & announcements

Funding Opportunities
March 17, 2026

NorthX Emissions Reduction Fund

Overview The NorthX Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) is a Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation compliance pathway registered by Environment and Climate

Case studies
March 13, 2026

Protected: From the fireline to the frontline of innovation 

Nova turns aerial wildfire data into real-time intelligence, helping crews detect hotspots faster, respond safely, and reduce megafire risk.
Announcements
March 5, 2026

NorthX Joins the Advance Carbon Removal Coalition as a Founding Member 

Canada is building the blueprint for a global carbon removal industry — and NorthX is helping lay the foundation.  Today, at Carbon

Blog Posts
February 10, 2026

Women in Climate Tech: Designing Support That Accelerates Impact 

When NorthX launched its first Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech in 2024, it was about more than addressing the funding gap faced

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is now NorthX