Destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated media

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

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.