Canada’s cleantech industry finally got its first national map thanks to this team. Led by Vicki, the four transformed Canada’s cleantech intelligence landscape, creating the first-ever national database and taxonomy of cleantech firms. Their bi-annual survey captures over 600 responses, representing 30% of pure-play cleantech companies, and provides critical insights into capital access, scaling needs, and market challenges. By launching interactive dashboards and public-facing reports, they have made complex data accessible to government policy makers, provinces, investors, and industry. The knowledge generated informs federal policy, provincial economic strategies, and international engagement. Their work should soon enable targeted engagement, strategic program design, and evidence-based decision-making, enabling a willing government to ensure Canadian cleantech firms are accurately characterized, supported, and positioned for growth.
As lead economist, Torben Jensen analyzes firm-level data to ensure the national cleantech database and surveys provide accurate, actionable insights. Covering scaling, capital access, and market barriers for over 600 companies, his work informs federal program design, investment strategies, and regional policy. Torben translates complex results into actionable guidance for provinces, investors, and international stakeholders, turning fragmented data into a robust foundation for evidence-based decision-making across Canada’s cleantech ecosystem.
