Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre is Western Canada's first clean-technology accelerator, launched in March 2013 as a not-for-profit corporation to foster the growth of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in the development and commercialization of viable technology sectors to create and produce energy. The firm provides venture development program, access to early seed funding, lab/office space, customer engagement clinics, brainstorm sessions and networking opportunities, all supported by a group of Canadian mentors who bring experience in turning clean technology ideas into successes. It invests in companies operating in the smart tech, waste converstion, energy efficiency and advanced materials sectors.