CleanTech
The future of clean energy and innovation is being built in Brampton
CleanTech in Brampton is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse sector, fueled by major EV investments, a skilled talent pipeline, and a thriving innovation ecosystem driving sustainable economic growth.
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- Brampton’s Innovation District actively nurtures CleanTech – and other tech -startups with world-class infrastructure: co‑working spaces, incubators, accelerators, along with mentorship and funding opportunities. This ecosystem enables companies from ideation to scale-up within the city’s core.
- Brampton’s ecosystem is built for innovation. Sheridan’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Design Technologies (CAMDT), in Brampton, offers cutting-edge tools like 3D printers and robotics. It trains students in mechanical, electrical, and AI/ML disciplines while collaborating on projects directly with local industry.
- Key players leave their impact. Stellantis, a CleanTech anchor, employs ~3,000 at its Brampton plant, now retooled for EV and hybrid vehicle production in a CA $3.6 B investment. This is a keystone in securing long-term manufacturing employment in the city.
- These major manufacturing projects surge demand for materials, logistics, engineering and professional services – fuelling growth in local SMEs, boosting revenue, and promoting economic diversity.
- As other Ontario EV plants come online by 2028, and federal/provincial CleanTech investments rise, Brampton stands to attract a major share of the province’s projected ~903,000 clean energy jobs by 2050.
- Beyond vehicle factories, Brampton is supporting new labs, upgraded production lines, and partnerships focused on hydrogen, smart grid, and low-carbon tech – aligning with Canada’s net-zero 2050 goals.
How we help
BHive’s CleanTech cohort offers a number of key benefits for international start-ups, including:
Access to
Funding
Matching applicants with suitable investors and funding opportunities for CleanTech.
Skilled
Talent
Access to a skilled local workforce of technology professionals as well as thousands of students enrolled at the 21 post-secondary institutions located near Brampton.
Mentorship Opportunities
Introductions to leaders in the CleanTech space to provide mentorship, guidance and support.
Research Facilities
+ Lab Space Access
Leveraging resources from one of the 21 post-secondary institutions located within an hour’s drive of Brampton, including top-rated research universities in North America like McMaster University & University of Toronto.
Dedicated Sector Manager
Access to a dedicated Sector Manager specializing in CleanTech to provide industry-specific advice for the Canadian and North American markets.
Who should apply
Our CleanTech cohort is designed for coachable, mission-driven founders developing innovative technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability through emissions reduction, energy efficiency, waste minimization, or resource optimization. We support ventures tackling challenges across energy, water, materials, and sustainable manufacturing, with scalable solutions aligned with net-zero goals.
This cohort is aimed toward early-stage companies (pre-seed, seed, or Series), whether they have raised little to no investment or are still at the project or pre-incorporation stage; however, start-ups at all levels of the company life cycle will be considered.
Companies with any or all of the following are preferred:
- Clear Environmental Impact
- Scalable Technology
- Commercial Traction or Roadmap
- Strong Founding Team
- Regulatory Awareness
- Market Opportunity
- Innovative Approach
- Alignment with Net Zero Goals
