You can now tune in to all episodes of our special edition CRINcast for the Accelerating Cleantech Competition.
In Episode 1, host Bill Whitelaw sits down with Tyler Hamilton, Senior Director of Climate at MaRS Discovery District, to discuss CRIN’s Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition — with MaRS serving as the competition coordinator. Together, they explore how pan-Canadian collaboration is driving the next wave of clean technology solutions across energy, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
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In Episode 2, Bill Whitelaw speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Peterson, Chief External Relations Strategist at Kathairos, a company leading the way in methane emissions reduction. Jacqueline explains how Kathairos uses liquid nitrogen to eliminate pneumatic methane venting at well sites, and how this approach is creating reliable, scalable, and commercially viable results across North America. She shares how CRIN’s previous technology competition helped Kathairos move from concept to commercial deployment, secure partners like Cenovus and Ovintiv, and build credibility to support large-scale adoption.
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In Episode 3, Bill Whitelaw talks with Ling Bai, CEO of VL Energy, about how CRIN’s previous technology competition helped the company move from early concept to national credibility and commercial growth. Ling describes how participating in the competition provided more than funding. It created access to critical advisory support, intellectual property guidance, mentorship, and a strong network of ecosystem partners.
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In Episode 4, Bill Whitelaw has a casual conversation with Glen McCrimmon, CRIN’s Director of Operations, about the launch of the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition and what it means for Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Glen shares insights on CRIN’s evolution, lessons from previous competitions, and how collaboration across operators, innovators and governments helps advance technologies toward commercial deployment. He also reflects on Canada’s growing global presence, the importance of de-risking first-of-a-kind solutions and why coordinated action matters more than ever.