CRINcast | Cleantech Competition Conversations | CRIN
In this episode, host Bill Whitelaw speaks with CRIN’s Director of Operations, Glen McCrimmon, about the launch of the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition and what it represents for Canada’s oil and gas innovation ecosystem. Glen reflects...
Episode 3 of the CRINcast Cleantech Competition Conversations podcast, hosted by Clean Resource Innovation Network, titled "CRINcast | Cleantech Competition Conversations | CRIN" was published on December 9, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.
December 9, 2025 ·32m · CRINcast Cleantech Competition Conversations
Summary
In this episode, host Bill Whitelaw speaks with CRIN’s Director of Operations, Glen McCrimmon, about the launch of the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition and what it represents for Canada’s oil and gas innovation ecosystem. Glen reflects on how CRIN’s first three competitions helped build a stronger, more connected innovation landscape—enabling technology development, field validation and commercialization across the country. He breaks down CRIN’s seven technical theme areas and explains how they shape industry priorities, guide collaboration and open pathways for cross-sector applications. The conversation also explores Canada’s competitive position globally, the importance of de-risking first-of-a-kind technologies, and how CRIN’s model brings together operators, innovators, governments and researchers to accelerate adoption. Glen shares insights from CRIN’s engagement on the international stage, including COP, and highlights why coordinated national action and public funding have been critical to Canada’s progress.For information about CRIN, or the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition visit www.crincanada.com
Episode Description
Glen reflects on how CRIN’s first three competitions helped build a stronger, more connected innovation landscape—enabling technology development, field validation and commercialization across the country. He breaks down CRIN’s seven technical theme areas and explains how they shape industry priorities, guide collaboration and open pathways for cross-sector applications.
The conversation also explores Canada’s competitive position globally, the importance of de-risking first-of-a-kind technologies, and how CRIN’s model brings together operators, innovators, governments and researchers to accelerate adoption. Glen shares insights from CRIN’s engagement on the international stage, including COP, and highlights why coordinated national action and public funding have been critical to Canada’s progress.
For information about CRIN, or the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition visit www.crincanada.com
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