Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

• Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Completed INSAT application form
• Letters of commitment from each applicant
• CVs of key project members
• Project application template

Who is eligible?

• Canadian-incorporated companies
• SMEs
• Aerospace industry organizations
• Collaborative project partners

Eligible expenses

• Direct labour costs, including gross salaries and supported overhead.
• Direct materials, including software licenses.
• Canadian and supported foreign subcontractor services.
• Equipment purchases.
• Pre-approved travel expenses.
• Land, building, and building improvement costs needed for the project.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Any cost not incurred or paid during the project period.
• Costs not directly attributable to the project.
• Expenses incurred before the effective date of the agreement with INSAT.
• Project participant costs claimed as subcontractor costs in the same project.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Completeness and quality of the application.
• Ability to deliver and implement the proposed project.
• Alignment with INSAT’s core mission.

• Step 1: Letter of Intent
  • Submit a Letter of Intent to start the application process.
  • INSAT uses it to assign program resources.
• Step 2: Project Application
  • Complete the INSAT application form and submit it to INSAT.
  • A regional Program Portfolio Manager supports applicants during this phase.
• Step 3: Verification and Submission
  • Undergo eligibility, completeness, and financial review.
  • INSAT submits eligible projects to an independent selection committee.
• Step 4: Project Selection
  • Projects are evaluated and then submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Step 5: Contribution Agreement
  • Finalize contract negotiations and IP arrangements among partners.
• Step 6: Start
  • Sign the agreement and begin the project.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility, completeness, financial information, and due diligence.
• Projects are assessed by an independent project selection committee and then submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Applicants receive notification of the funding decision.
• Successful applicants enter into a Master Project Agreement before funding is reimbursed.
• Claims are submitted, validated, and then processed for payment through INSAT and ISED.

• 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.