How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 36% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)?

Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) is funded by INSAT

What are Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)'s eligibility criterias?

All funding recipients are required to be an INSAT member.

Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

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Canada

Supporting sustainable aviation innovation through strategic collaboration

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Transportation and warehousing

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The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) provides grants to promote innovative ideas focused on achieving net-zero aviation emissions, requiring applicants to be INSAT members. The program supports project development through various stages, culminating in the funding of up to 36% of total eligible expenditures, aimed at fostering advances in sustainable aviation technology.

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INSAT contribution capped at 36% of total eligible expenditures for the project.
Eligible expenditures include direct labour, materials, sub-contractors, equipment, and travel, following Canadian Treasury Board guidance.
Supported overhead costs are 55% of gross salaries, up to 30% of total eligible expenses within each year.
Foreign services are covered up to 10% of total eligible expenses for each project partner.
Other funding sources must be identified and detailed to determine total project expenditures.
Financial commitment from each partner should reflect the total expenditures and adhere to project budget requirements.

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Discussion and preparation of the idea and application with the assistance of an INSAT Project Manager.
Undergoing evaluation by the INSAT Project Evaluation Committee.
Receiving feedback and making necessary amendments based on recommendations by the Board of Directors.
Completing ISED's verification process to mitigate any potential risks to the Crown.
Negotiating and finalizing the Contribution Agreement, including IP arrangements among partners.
Commencing the project upon agreement and contract signing.

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$ 100,000

Install renewable energy systems in community centers

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All funding recipients are required to be an INSAT member.

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Aerospace companies
Organizations involved in sustainable aviation technology
Companies focusing on net-zero aviation emissions
Innovation-driven businesses within the aviation sector

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Direct labor costs including gross salaries and supported overhead.
Purchase of direct materials, including software licenses.
Sub-contractor services, both Canadian and supported foreign services.
Equipment purchases, whether from Canada or abroad.
Travel expenses compliant with Canadian Treasury Board guidelines.
Construction and land-related expenses.

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Step 1: Idea & ApplicationContact an INSAT Project Manager at the provided email to discuss your idea and understand project requirements.
Obtain guidance from the INSAT Team in preparing your application.
Step 2: Project Selection Committee ReviewSubmit your project application for evaluation by the INSAT Project Evaluation Committee.
Step 3: Feedback to ApplicantsReceive feedback after the Board of Directors reviews recommendations from the Project Evaluation Committee.
Make necessary amendments to the application based on the feedback provided.
Step 4: ISED VerificationUndergo a final review by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to mitigate any potential risks associated with the project.
Step 5: Contribution AgreementCommence contract negotiations and finalize Intellectual Property (IP) arrangements among partners.
Step 6: StartSign the contract upon reaching an agreement, and initiate the project.

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All applications should strictly adhere to formatting guidelines of a maximum of 50 pages, using Calibri Font size 11.
Applicants are expected to provide comprehensive yet concise information within the application template.
Each project application should ensure inclusion of necessary appendices and annexes as required, without exceeding the page limit.
The confidentiality of project applications is of utmost priority, and they are reviewed under strict confidentiality obligations.