Project Greenlight

The pace of our transition to a cleaner and smarter future depends, in part, upon the pace at which transit authorities, developers, utilities and other major enterprises advance their own innovation and sustainability agendas.

Project Greenlight aims to accelerate this transition by using challenge-based calls for innovation that enable public and private enterprises (our members) to rapidly source, screen and onboard solutions. In short, we connect enterprises and innovators to build sustainable, resilient and strong communities for everyone.

If you’re an innovator

We’re looking for driven, focused and creative technology leaders to pilot their solutions atop some of the region’s largest infrastructure networks, including stormwater systems, energy hubs, transit systems, municipal vehicle fleets and commercial real estate portfolios.

By participating in Project Greenlight, you will:

Validate your technology’s performance in a “real-world” environment
Optimize your solution’s features and ruggedize your product based on feedback
Have the opportunity to pilot your solutions with our members and potentially scale across their entire portfolio
Leverage the opportunity to acquire new customers and strategic partners
And more!

If your company envisions bringing smart and sustainable solutions to market, we want to hear from you. Contact us today.

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If you’re an enterprise

Our members include public and private enterprises across Metro Vancouver that manage at least $1 billion in assets, including buildings, fleets, energy grids and industrial facilities. These organizations share a common vision to meet ambitious goals and innovation agendas by demonstrating and deploying technology through a more collaborative, streamlined process.

By joining Project Greenlight, you will:

Gain access to our network of local and global innovators
Use calls for innovation to find emerging technologies and solutions that may not otherwise be discovered
Fast-track innovation and more effectively serve your customers and stakeholders
Further advance your technology and sustainability targets
And more!

Considering membership? Contact us to set up a meeting and learn more about what’s involved.

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About the Program

Project Greenlight is part of an overarching strategy to unite the region’s public and private enterprises, enhance Vancouver’s green and smart-city brand, and make a positive economic and environmental impact.

Project Greenlight was created by Vancouver Economic Commission, supported by program delivery partner Foresight, and sponsored by PacificCAN. The initiative launched in 2021 with founding members FortisBC, TransLink, City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster and QuadReal introducing open and targeted challenges intended to advance their sustainable, smart and digital goals. Project Greenlight recently welcomed City of Coquitlam to the program with the launch of the Sustainable Coquitlam open call.

The pace of our transition to a cleaner and smarter future depends, in part, upon the pace at which transit authorities, developers, utilities and other major enterprises advance their own innovation and sustainability agendas.

If you’re an innovator

By participating in Project Greenlight, you will:

If you’re an enterprise

By joining Project Greenlight, you will:

About the Program