How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 200000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media?

Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

What are Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially). The business must have 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, with R&D activities conducted in Canada. At least 50% of the business's workforce and senior executives must have Canada as their principal place of work or residence.

Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

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Strengthen small businesses with competitive opportunities to develop groundbreaking technologies for PFAS destruction

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grant_single|closingDate November 20, 2024

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Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

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The grant, offered by Canada's National Research Council (NRC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Health Canada (HC), and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), aims to support innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across various contaminated media. Eligible activities include research and development of technologies for defluorination and mineralization of PFAS, ensuring at least 99% destruction efficiency while preventing harmful by-products, within a technology readiness level of 1-4.

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This grant provides specific funding amounts for selected applicants under the Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects to support the destruction of PFAS compounds. The financing is structured to support different stages of project development and testing up to a defined maximum amount.

Maximum funding available for any Phase 1 grant is $200,000 CAD with a project duration of up to 6 months.
Phase 2 grants provide a maximum of $1,500,000 CAD with a project duration of up to 18 months.
Multiple awards could result from this challenge in both phases.
Final decisions on funding allocations depend on evaluation results, priorities, and availability of funds.
No travel is anticipated in Phase 1, but some travel is expected in Phase 2 for the successful applicant to and from the pilot test site.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business status and operations in Canada.

The solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business.
The business must be for-profit.
The business must be incorporated in Canada, either federally or provincially.
The business must have 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Research and development activities must take place in Canada.
50% or more of the business's annual wages, salaries, and fees must be paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada.
50% or more of the business's FTE employees must have Canada as their ordinary place of work.
50% or more of the business's senior executives (Vice President and above) must have Canada as their principal residence.

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This grant is specifically designed for small businesses in Canada that are actively involved in research and development and meet certain eligibility requirements.

For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, either federally or provincially.
Businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including affiliated businesses.
Businesses conducting research and development activities within Canada.
Businesses with 50% or more of their annual wages, salaries, and fees paid to employees and contractors who primarily work in Canada.
Businesses where 50% or more of FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work.
Businesses where 50% or more of senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence.

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The provided grant details do not specify particular types of companies or industries that are ineligible to apply. However, eligibility criteria suggest a focus on supporting innovative small businesses within Canada.

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This grant focuses on fostering technological solutions to address the environmental and health risks posed by PFAS contamination. The eligible projects are centered on the development, validation, and potential deployment of new approaches for the effective decontamination of PFAS.

Conducting bench-scale tests to prove feasibility of PFAS destruction solutions.
Researching and developing innovative technologies for defluorination of PFAS compounds.
Evaluating scalability and cost-effectiveness of new PFAS treatment processes.
Ensuring compliance of solutions with Canadian environmental regulations while maintaining efficacy in diverse media.
Providing analytical validation through independent laboratory evidence of PFAS destruction and by-products management.
Proposing environmentally sound integration techniques with existing waste management infrastructure.

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This grant is focused on companies incorporated in Canada. The eligible locations pertain specifically to Canadian companies to support research and development within the country.

Businesses federally incorporated in Canada.
Companies provincially incorporated within Canada.

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This grant targets small businesses incorporated in Canada, emphasizing innovations in PFAS destruction technology. The challenge includes two phases with specific funding caps and a requirement to demonstrate scalable and cost-effective solutions.

The maximum funding for Phase 1 is $200,000 CAD for a duration of up to 6 months, while Phase 2 offers up to $1,500,000 CAD for 18 months.
Travel is not anticipated for Phase 1, but some is expected in Phase 2 for pilot testing.
Eligibility requires the applicant to be a Canadian-incorporated small business with less than 499 full-time employees and significant operations in Canada.
The challenge encourages inclusivity and greater participation from under-represented groups in the research and development process.
Phase 2 participants will need to provide a detailed project plan including key tasks, cost estimates, human resources, risks, and mitigation strategies.