Skyrenu supports a collaboration on Nordic geopolymers to evaluate CO₂ capture under real-world conditions. Sources: Skyrenu contributes to a project on Nordic geopolymers to support the decarbonization of construction. Skyrenu is pleased to contribute to the project "Nordic Geopolymers for a Decarbonized Circular Economy," led by COALIA, with…
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Two years of contribution at Skyrenu and launch of our new platform. At Skyrenu, scaling up relies on a solid operational structure and execution capabilities aligned with industry requirements. Today, we are highlighting a significant milestone: Nina Labott's two years of contribution to the company. Contribution & role…
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How to make a complex system simple to understand… and efficient in the field. In advanced industrial systems, complexity is inevitable. It stems from physical constraints, interactions between components, and performance requirements. The real challenge, therefore, is not to reduce this complexity, but to structure it intelligently. At Skyrenu Technologies, we develop…
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Carbon neutrality doesn't rely on a single lever. Sources: Quebec has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. For several years, this objective has translated into policies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions: electrification of transportation, energy efficiency, cleaner fuels. These levers are essential…
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Skyrenu supports the “Adopt a Stream” project coordinated by GROBEC. At Skyrenu, we believe that industrial innovation must evolve in harmony with ecosystem protection. Our commitment to decarbonization is accompanied by concrete involvement in our community. It is in this spirit that we supported the “Monitored Rivers…” project.
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Bill 17 on carbon capture marks a regulatory turning point in Quebec. On February 12, 2026, our President and CEO, Gabriel Vézina, will be in Thetford Mines as part of the From Grey to Green initiative for a strategic session on the future of industrial decarbonization in Quebec. This meeting comes at an important time:…
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(Montreal) Quebec tabled a bill Thursday that aims to regulate, for the first time, geological carbon sequestration in Quebec. Sources: The Minister for the Economy and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Samuel Poulin, tabled Bill 17 to "regulate the research and development of underground reservoirs." The…
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Skyrenu was pleased to participate in the Business Reception organized by the City of Thetford, an event bringing together more than 250 entrepreneurs and economic partners committed to the region's development. This event provided an opportunity to strengthen our ties with key players, such as PEVCA, and to move forward…
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A concrete demonstration of direct CO₂ capture in Quebec: Skyrenu Technologies is deploying a CO₂ capture technology showcase in Sherbrooke, thanks to financial support from Sherbrooke Innovante, as part of its technology showcase program. This project is part of a program aimed at supporting local technological innovation. From its launch, the…
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Enrick Hébert's eagerly awaited return to Skyrenu. Enrick Hébert's return to Skyrenu marks a significant milestone for our team. After two successful internships with the company, Enrick is returning for a few months focused on automating our technological systems. A career marked by innovation. Trained in engineering at the University of Sherbrooke,…
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We are proud to announce that Skyrenu has been selected by Québec Tech to join the Stade Vo program – Winter 2026. This recognition marks a major step forward in our mission to combat climate change. The Stade Vo program supports the most promising Quebec tech startups in structuring, rapid growth, and…
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Québec Tech continues to develop Stade Vo, its support service for Quebec technology companies in the structuring and validation phase of their international growth. This selection reflects the diversity and dynamism of Quebec's technology ecosystem, with companies developing innovative solutions with strong potential. The new Stade Vo companies…
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Skyrenu begins 2026 with excellent news: a US patent has been granted for its CO₂ capture technology. This official recognition marks a key milestone in the development of our solution to effectively combat climate change. A recognized CO₂ capture technology: The patent obtained in the United States confirms the unique value…
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CleanEnergy.ca recently published its annual list of the 10 Canadian clean energy startups to watch in 2026, highlighting companies that are moving from the demonstration phase to concrete implementation. Skyrenu is featured alongside other climate transition pioneers across the country. “These companies are not…
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The latest report from the Quebec Advisory Committee on Climate Change outlines an ambitious but necessary path: to reduce net GHG emissions by 85% by 2045 and to complement this trajectory with permanent sequestration of remaining emissions. At Skyrenu, we welcome the explicit recognition of the crucial role played by carbon capture and…
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Posted on November 24, 2025 (November 24, 2025) Thetford Mines, November 24, 2025. The City of Thetford Mines enthusiastically welcomes the recent report "Defining Quebec's Climate Ambition: Targets and Decarbonization Pathways," published by the Advisory Committee on Climate Change. This report finally recognizes, in an explicit and structured manner, the major role that…
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Skyrenu Technologies is a Quebec-based climate tech company developing innovative solid-sorbent Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems designed to dramatically lower the cost and energy use of carbon removal. Skyrenu's patented modular, reactor-less moving design makes DAC scalable and commercially viable, earning recognition as a winner of an XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award and as a…
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🌱 Encouraging student ingenuity means preparing tomorrow's climate solutions today. Skyrenu is proud to support two inspiring projects presented at the MegaGenius 2025 Expo on November 28 and 29 in Sherbrooke: CapCarbone and Captiv. 🔧 CapCarbone is a team of robotics and mechanical engineering students passionate about sustainable development. Their challenge? To motorize a…
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🔍 At Skyrenu Technologies, we are proud to contribute to innovation that matters: the XPRIZE report, "How the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Finalists are Reducing Costs through Deployment," in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights concrete strategies for scaling carbon capture from the pilot phase to industrial production. As a Canadian company…
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🎉 Proud to announce that Skyrenu Technologies has officially graduated from the CDL-Paris 2024/25 program! During this intense year, we had the opportunity to work alongside visionary mentors and disruptive startups, all driven by a common ambition: to push the boundaries of science and technology. To be recognized…
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Strategic participation in the 2025 New York Climate Infrastructure Carbon Conference: Skyrenu Technologies participated in the New York Climate Infrastructure Carbon Conference. This international event is dedicated to concrete decarbonization solutions. In 2025, the conference brought together stakeholders from finance, energy, and technology…
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Talent development at the heart of Skyrenu's growth. Skyrenu Technologies is strengthening its team for the fall semester by welcoming two new engineering interns. This arrival is part of an ongoing approach to talent development and knowledge transfer. Since September 2nd, Mikaël Guillet and Gabriel Desrochers have…
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An international presence at the heart of carbon market discussions: Skyrenu Technologies participated in the Canada-Switzerland CO₂ Exchange, an international event dedicated to carbon capture and carbon markets. Held in Zurich, this meeting brought together companies, experts, and institutional representatives from both countries. This…
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EN: Skyrenu's 50 tCO2/year modular direct air capture unit in operation at the Deep Sky Alpha site in Innisfail.FR: Modular direct air capture unit CO2 Skyrenu atmospheric carbon removal system, with a capacity of 50 tCO₂/year, is in operation at the Deep Sky Alpha site in Innisfail. MONTREAL, QC (August 20, 2025) — Deep Sky, the Montreal-based carbon removal project…
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Press Release Sherbrooke, June 3, 2025 – Skyrenu Technologies Inc. announces the closing of funding under the Impulsion PME program, managed by Investissement Québec as an agent of the government. This public support is part of a pre-seed funding round that also includes private investors, such as the Netherlands' CarbonFix fund, and…
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Press Release Sherbrooke, May 27, 2025 — Skyrenu Technologies Inc., an innovative Quebec-based company specializing in sustainable technology solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Danny Berthelet, MBA, IAS.A, CPA-CA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods industry…
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Sources: The Sherbrooke-based company Skyrenu, specializing in carbon capture technologies, has installed a first direct air capture system with a capacity of 50 tonnes of CO2 per year at the Deep Sky Alpha site in Innisfail, Alberta. "The installation [of the system] will validate performance and pave the way for adoption…"
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March 2025 – Skyrenu installs its first DAC system at the Deep Sky Alpha site in Innisfail, Alberta, with representatives from Deep Sky and Skyrenu. From left to right: Jonathan Edwards (Deep Sky), Hugo Fortier-Topping (Skyrenu), and Jean-Baptiste Richard (Skyrenu). Press release Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada – April 8, 2025 – The…
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MaRS partners with leading Japanese consortium to accelerate Canada's carbon removal industry The collaboration provides startups with critical funding, validating Canada's carbon removal industry. TORONTO – April 3, 2025 – Scaling carbon removal solutions is essential to meeting net-zero goals, yet early-stage companies struggle to find buyers for their credits. To bridge this gap, MaRS Discovery District, Canada’s…
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The PEVCA is pleased to welcome two key players in the carbon capture and sequestration industry to its ranks. PRESS RELEASE Thetford Mines, February 5, 2025 – The Chaudière-Appalaches Green Economic Hub is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its network: Deep Sky and Skyrenu Technologies Inc. These two…
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Press Release SHERBROOKE (December 2, 2024) — Skyrenu Technologies Inc., a Sherbrooke-based company specializing in carbon removal, is pleased to welcome XPRIZE Carbon Removal for its site visit, scheduled for December 4 and 5 in Sherbrooke and Thetford Mines. Skyrenu was selected in May 2024 as one of 20…
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We are delighted to announce the initial funding for two new projects: Skyrenu Technologies and Sahara Blue Carbon. Skyrenu Technologies has strong ecosystem momentum as an XPRIZE finalist and is one of Deep Sky's demonstrator partners. Furthermore, Skyrenu offers a compelling approach that integrates carbon capture and storage into a single solution…
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No, Martin Brouillette, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke, wasn't driven by a passion for the environment. As a leading figure in technological development, specializing in aerospace and medical devices, climate change was never a concern for him. Brouillette: At the turn of the century, my children Caroline, Louis, and Élise began to…
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Many of the world's most prominent scientists now expect global warming to exceed the 1,5 degree Celsius target—the point of irreversible climate change. Reducing emissions is no longer enough. Countries and companies are struggling to meet their climate targets by reducing emissions. Eliminating the CO2 of the atmosphere and…
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Skyrenu Technologies, a Sherbrooke-based company, has been selected as one of 20 finalists vying for a $50 million grand prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, funded by the Musk Foundation. Sources: The startup, a spin-off from the University of Sherbrooke, offers a modular carbon capture system…
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(May 8, 2024) We are pleased to announce that Skyrenu has been selected as one of the 20 finalists for the $50 million grand prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, to be announced in 2025. Sources: Funded by the Musk Foundation, these prizes were created to help take carbon capture concepts to the next level…
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Deep Sky is forging numerous partnerships in its quest to eliminate billions of tons of carbon. Sources: The Montreal-based company announced Monday an agreement with the Quebec-based green startup Skyrenu, which has developed a cutting-edge technology for direct carbon capture from the air (DCA). The Sherbrooke-based company will supply and install…
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A carbon capture project developed at the University of Sherbrooke will be among the technologies used by Deep Sky at its future carbon capture and storage test site. CO2which is expected to launch in the Montreal area in the coming months. Sources: The Montreal-based company Deep Sky has set itself the goal of…
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Capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and using it to decontaminate asbestos sites: this is the ingenious and doubly green idea behind Skyrenu, a technology developed by a student team from the Faculty of Engineering with INRS and awarded a prize in a prestigious international competition with a potential $50 million prize. Sources…
