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Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging - Canada
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Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging

Support for reusable and recyclable plastic packaging alternatives
Offered by
Innovation Canada
Official source: ised-isde.canada.ca

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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: Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging offers Canadian for-profit small businesses up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop alternatives to challenging plastic packaging waste. Eligible projects include reusable or readily recyclable products, product systems and technologies that replace single-use packaging.
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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

2021
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Develop innovative reusable or recyclable products and/or product systems to replace challenging plastic packaging that contributes to plastic waste and pollution.
  • Develop product or technology innovations, or a combination of both, for reusable or readily recyclable alternatives.

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Plastics challenge: Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that did not receive Phase 1 funding cannot be considered for Phase 2.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Compostable and biodegradable solutions will not be considered for this challenge.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada, where the applicant's research and development activities must take place.

Selection criteria

  • Mandatory pass/fail assessment covers whether the proposal is within scope and addresses the essential outcomes, whether the solution is at TRL 1 to 6 inclusive with supporting R&D justification, and whether it meets an Innovative Solutions Canada definition of innovation.
  • Advancement over the state of the art is scored from 0 points (fail) to 20 points based on the number and significance of substantiated improvements and their competitive potential.
  • Point-rated proposals must achieve an overall minimum pass mark of 50% to be deemed responsive.
  • Point-rated assessment includes additional outcomes, scientific and technological risks, the Phase 1 project plan and risks, implementation team, inclusivity, financial proposal and financial controls.
  • Assessment also covers the Phase 2 overview, commercialization approach and resulting innovation, economic and public benefits to Canada.

How to apply

  • Complete the Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form with enough information for Canada to assess the proposal against the criteria and Evaluation Schema.

Additional information

  • No travel is anticipated.

Contacts

solutions@canada.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging Program

What is the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging?

The Plastics challenge: Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging offers Canadian for-profit small businesses up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop alternatives to challenging plastic packaging waste. Eligible projects include reusable or readily recyclable products, product systems and technologies that replace single-use packaging.

How much funding can be received?

Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging program?

To be eligible for the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging program, you must: 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 employees, and its research and development activities must take place in Canada. The business must meet the stated Canadian employee, wage and senior executive thresholds.

What expenses are eligible under Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging?

Develop innovative reusable or recyclable products and/or product systems to replace challenging plastic packaging that contributes to plastic waste and pollution. Develop product or technology innovations, or a combination of both, for reusable or readily recyclable alternatives.

Who can I contact for more information about the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging?

You can contact Innovation Canada by email at solutions@canada.ca.

Where is the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging available?

The Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging program is available across Canada.

Is the Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Plastics challenge — Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging is a Grant and Funding