Demand is growing.
Canada is positioned to lead.

Building a collective vision for Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle ecosystem as a foundational pillar of long-term resilience, competitiveness, and prosperity.

Canada's Opportunity

Canada’s world-class auto sector, skilled labour force, critical and rare earth mineral potential, innovation leadership, and ESG advantages like clean and renewable energy mean we are positioned to develop a globally competitive Zero Emission Vehicle sector. Together, we can create a Canadian champion industry that involves every region of the country, creates new, high value jobs, fosters cleantech firms and new IP and contributes significantly to Canada’s future prosperity.

Accelerate is a non-partisan and not-for-profit initiative that works with members, partners and collaborators in all sectors of the economy – industry, government, Indigenous interests, labour, and academia – to help develop the tools, relationships and investments that will build and integrate a world-class supply chain and industry for the benefit of all Canadians.

Events

Connect with the leaders driving Canada’s zero-emission vehicle revolution. Our events are where strategies and partnerships are forged. Gain competitive insights or showcase your capabilities in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Projects

Accelerate’s Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Chain Map

Explore Canada’s thriving battery innovation ecosystem at a glance. An interactive visualization of the nation’s battery innovators, research institutions, and industry players driving the clean energy transition.

Battery Innovation Roadmap

Canada’s comprehensive blueprint for battery innovation leadership. Charting the strategies, actions, and investments needed to build a competitive, integrated battery ecosystem by 2035.

Feuille de route de l’innovation de la batterie canadienne

Le plan directeur global du Canada pour un leadership en innovation dans le domaine des batteries. Il définit les stratégies, les actions et les investissements nécessaires pour bâtir un écosystème des batteries compétitif et intégré d’ici 2035.

La carte de l’industrie des véhicules zéro-émissions

Explore Canada’s thriving battery innovation ecosystem at a glance. An interactive visualization of the nation’s battery innovators, research institutions, and industry players driving the clean energy transition.

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our industrial future.

Canada has the raw materials, talent, and innovation ecosystem to lead the global clean tech revolution. But we can only realize this potential together. Whether you’re a manufacturer, supplier, researcher, or industry partner, your expertise and involvement are critical to building a world-class ZEV sector that spans every region and creates high-value opportunities across the country. Join us in positioning Canada as the leader the world will want to follow.