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Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics
Improving compostability of biomass-derived plastics
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
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Overview
The Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics can provide Canadian small businesses with up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop bioplastics compatible with home and municipal composting. Projects may improve biodegradability, broaden composting conditions, or support biofuel supply chains.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2019
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Develop bioplastics derived from agricultural or wood-based biomass for use as replacements for single-use plastics.
- Improve the compatibility and biodegradability of bioplastics in home and municipal composting systems.
- Develop bioplastics with wider composting conditions, complete degradation in the environment with negligible impact, or potential use in biofuel production supply chains.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
- Small businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the business must be incorporated in Canada and its research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- The proposal must pass the mandatory Scope assessment by addressing the challenge and all Essential Outcomes.
- The solution must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 to 4 inclusive and pass the mandatory TRL assessment.
- The Innovation criterion has a minimum pass mark of 4 points.
- For Part 2, proposals must achieve at least 55 points out of 110 across Questions 1b, 3, and 4 to 13 to remain responsive.
Additional information
- No travel is anticipated.
- The kick-off, progress review, and final review meetings are conducted by teleconference or videoconference.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics Program
What is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics?
The Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics can provide Canadian small businesses with up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop bioplastics compatible with home and municipal composting. Projects may improve biodegradability, broaden composting conditions, or support biofuel supply chains.
How much funding can be received?
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics program?
To be eligible for the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The business must conduct research and development in Canada and meet the stated Canada-based workforce and senior executive requirements.
The proposed bioplastic must use agricultural or wood-based biomass and meet the challenge’s essential compostability outcomes.
What expenses are eligible under Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics?
Develop bioplastics derived from agricultural or wood-based biomass for use as replacements for single-use plastics.
Improve the compatibility and biodegradability of bioplastics in home and municipal composting systems.
Develop bioplastics with wider composting conditions, complete degradation in the environment with negligible impact, or potential use in biofuel production supply chains.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at ISED-ISDE@canada.ca.
Where is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics available?
The Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics program is available across Canada.
Is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada — Plastics Challenge: Improved Compostability of Bioplastics is a Grant and Funding