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IBM Sustainability Accelerator

Q: Who is eligible for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator program?

To be eligible for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator program, you must: Nonprofit or government organization Tech-driven sustainability proposal Clear measurement and reporting

Q: Where is the IBM Sustainability Accelerator available?

The IBM Sustainability Accelerator program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the IBM Sustainability Accelerator a grant, loan, or tax credit?

IBM Sustainability Accelerator is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator?

IBM Sustainability Accelerator is funded by IBM

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This program supports five selected organizations each year to develop technology-driven solutions for sustainable consumption and production. The maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities include AI-enabled projects addressing supply chain innovation, resource efficiency, food loss and waste, reuse and recycling, and resilient logistics.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : April 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Developing technology-driven products that foster sustainable supply chain innovation.
Building solutions that improve efficient use of natural resources.
Creating initiatives to mitigate food loss and waste using technology.
Designing tech-enabled approaches to reuse and recycling.
Developing solutions for resilient logistics and transportation systems.

Examples of admissible projects:

AI platform to cut food waste and optimize rescue logistics

AI-managed reusable packaging program with reverse logistics for food services

Eligibility

The applicant must be a nonprofit or government organization.
The proposal must address the cohort’s focus area of sustainable consumption and production.
The proposed solution must be technology-driven and suitable for support through IBM offerings (e.g., AI and expert ecosystem).
The proposal must be feasible and demonstrate potential for impact in communities facing environmental and economic stress.
The applicant must be transparent on measurement and reporting.

Who is eligible?

Nonprofit organizations
Government organizations

Eligible geographic areas

Global (organizations worldwide)

Selection criteria

Level of support to communities.
Feasibility of the proposed solution.
Sustainability of the proposed technology solution.
Transparency on measurement and reporting.

Processing and Agreement

Proposals are reviewed and evaluated for feasibility and impact.
Applications are vetted through standard IBM compliance processes.
IBM experts across multiple disciplines provide input during the selection process.

Additional information

IBM selects five organizations each year to form a cohort.
The cohort focus aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Selected proposals are vetted through IBM compliance processes.
Applications are reviewed with input from IBM experts across multiple disciplines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.