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Climate Tech Fund
Climate-focused capital for Canadian technology firms
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The Climate Tech Fund is a $500 million BDC venture capital fund for Canadian climate technology firms. It backs late-stage seed to growth stage companies developing impactful technologies that materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions across energy, mobility, built environment, industry and resources, and carbon management.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian climate technology firms.
- Firms developing technology that materially mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Development of technologies that materially mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Additional information
- BDC works in close partnership with portfolio companies.
- The team provides advice and connections to government funding programs and private investors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate Tech Fund Program
What is the Climate Tech Fund?
The Climate Tech Fund is a $500 million BDC venture capital fund for Canadian climate technology firms. It backs late-stage seed to growth stage companies developing impactful technologies that materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions across energy, mobility, built environment, industry and resources, and carbon management.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Climate Tech Fund program?
To be eligible for the Climate Tech Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian climate technology firm.
The company must be at late-stage seed to growth stage.
The technology must materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate Tech Fund?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the Climate Tech Fund available?
The Climate Tech Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Climate Tech Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate Tech Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Climate Tech Fund?
Climate Tech Fund is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)