NorthX 2026 Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech
February 25, 2026
NorthX’s mission to strengthen Canada’s climate innovation ecosystem includes a commitment to increasing representation among women-led ventures advancing climate innovation and economic impact.
Through the 2026 Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech, NorthX will invest up to $3 million in ventures tackling some of the toughest challenges in global decarbonization, while building a stronger climate tech ecosystem in BC and across Canada.
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NorthX 2026 Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech
The 2026 Call for Innovation: Women in Climate Tech is focused on addressing the practical barriers that slow commercialization, including limited visibility, validation, and access to decision-makers. Our approach is designed to support founders at critical moments as they move from technical progress to real-world deployment.
In addition to up to $3 million in non-dilutive funding across multiple projects, this funding call integrates targeted programming to support commercialization and market readiness. Companies advancing to Stage 2 will have access to select NorthX-led and partner programs, including participation in Web Summit Vancouver through the Climate Innovation Zone and a dedicated Women in Climate Tech POWER PITCH session, the Road to Web Summit Women in Tech & Impact Pitch Showcase delivered in partnership with the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) and Innovation UBC, lifecycle assessment validation in partnership with UBC, curated investor and industry introductions, and visibility through NorthX platforms such as the annual CONVERGE conference.
By embedding these resources into the structure of the call, NorthX is unlocking opportunities to accelerate and scale high-impact climate solutions and strengthening Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness.
Applications close March 13, 2026.
