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Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29
Innovative solutions to lower tree planting costs and waste
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Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and meeting the stated Canada-based R&D, workforce and senior executive requirements.
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Overview
Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting offers Phase 1 grants of up to $150,000 and Phase 2 grants of up to $1,000,000 to eligible Canadian small businesses developing solutions to lower tree-seedling costs and waste. Projects may develop processes, approaches or technologies for seedling production, packaging and transportation that reduce plastic waste.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
1
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce tree seedling production costs.
- Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce tree seedling packaging and transportation costs.
- Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce plastic waste in the tree planting process.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and meeting the stated Canada-based R&D, workforce and senior executive requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the business must be incorporated in Canada and its research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory scope assessment: the solution must be clearly articulated, within the challenge scope and address all essential outcomes.
- Mandatory technology readiness assessment: the solution must be at TRL 1 to 6 inclusive, supported by an explanation of the R&D completed.
- Mandatory innovation assessment: the proposal must demonstrate that the solution meets one or more Innovative Solutions Canada definitions of innovation.
- State-of-the-art advancement is point-rated from 0 to 20 points, based on demonstrated improvements and competitive advantages over existing technologies.
- Part 2 is point-rated on criteria including additional outcomes, project risks and plans, team capacity, financial proposal and controls, commercialization, inclusivity, and benefits to Canada; an overall minimum pass mark of 50% applies.
How to apply
- Submit the solution proposal using the Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals must pass all mandatory criteria to proceed to Part 2; proposals that do not meet all mandatory criteria are deemed non-responsive and receive no further consideration.
- Proposals must achieve the overall minimum pass mark of 50% in Part 2 to be deemed responsive; proposals below that mark are declared non-responsive and receive no further consideration.
Additional information
- Travel to field sites in Canada and NRCan headquarters may be required.
- Kick-off, progress review and final review meetings are held by teleconference or videoconference.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 Program
What is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29?
Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting offers Phase 1 grants of up to $150,000 and Phase 2 grants of up to $1,000,000 to eligible Canadian small businesses developing solutions to lower tree-seedling costs and waste. Projects may develop processes, approaches or technologies for seedling production, packaging and transportation that reduce plastic waste.
Who is eligible for the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 program?
To be eligible for the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
The applicant’s research and development activities must take place in Canada.
At least 50% of wages, salaries and fees must be paid to employees and contractors who spend most of their time working in Canada; at least 50% of FTE employees must have their ordinary place of work in Canada; and at least 50% of senior executives (Vice President and above) must have their principal residence in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29?
Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce tree seedling production costs.
Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce tree seedling packaging and transportation costs.
Develop novel processes, approaches or technologies to reduce plastic waste in the tree planting process.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at solutions@canada.ca.
Where is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 available?
The Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29?
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada — Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting — 3c39fe29 is funded by Innovation Canada