SDTC - Scale Up Funding Canada

SDTC - Scale Up Funding

Canada
The SDTC funding program accelerates Canadian sustainable technology innovations by providing substantial non-repayable contributions for their development and commercialization.

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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada- SDTC (SDTC)
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grant_card_status|open

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The SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada) grant program aims to fund promising sustainable technology development and demonstration projects that have significant environmental benefits, such as reducing GHG emissions, minimizing water consumption, and reducing contamination. Eligible activities include advancing technology development and/or demonstration required to secure the first paying customer, with a focus on economic viability and market validation.

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SDTC funds promising sustainable technology development and demonstration projects that are start-ups or scale-ups, focusing on environmental benefits and viability validation.
  • Development of technologies with potential for reducing GHG emissions.
  • Projects aiming to minimize water consumption.
  • Efforts to reduce water, soil, or air contamination.
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$600,000

Vancouver
Development of a water recycling system to minimize industrial water consumption.

$425,000

Toronto
Implementation of solar-powered air purifiers to reduce urban air pollution.

$350,000

Calgary
Development of air purification technology to reduce urban air pollution.

$400,000

Toronto
Development of a biodegradable plastic to reduce GHG emissions.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Your innovative idea that introduces a new product or service, or expands on an existing innovation in market could be eligible for SDTC funding if you meet these criteria:
  • Your company is Canadian-owned;
  • You must define a project that may further your innovation along the pathway of commercialization;
  • Your innovation must deliver quantifiable, significant and scalable environmental benefits;
  • Your innovation has a strong end-user value proposition; and
  • You have a commercialization partner identified that can validate the market need for your innovation.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant targets Canadian-owned companies working on sustainable technologies with high growth potential or novel innovations that provide significant environmental benefits and have strong end-user value propositions.
  • Canadian-owned companies
  • Companies with projects furthering innovation along the pathway of commercialization
  • Projects delivering quantifiable, significant, and scalable environmental benefits
  • Innovations with strong end-user value propositions
  • Start-ups with technology proven at a small scale
  • Scale-ups looking to test business model viability or expand their customer base

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some companies are not eligible for the grant if they do not meet the necessary criteria outlined. Below is a summary of the ineligible companies:
  • Non-Canadian companies.
  • Companies seeking funding for technologies that deliver economic benefits without substantial environmental benefits.
  • Companies requesting funding for research projects.
  • Companies seeking project financing for deployment of commercialized technologies (e.g., solar/wind farms, greenhouse construction).
  • Companies looking to purchase a proven technology from another jurisdiction for use in Canada.
  • Companies proposing incremental modifications to existing technologies or processes (e.g., installation of an existing solar panel technology at an industrial site).
  • Companies requesting funding for one-off projects to reduce emissions at a specific site.
  • Companies that are a majority-owned Canadian subsidiary of a foreign multinational enterprise.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant, which should be aligned with the project's objectives to move innovations towards commercialization.
  • Further development of the technology
  • Mitigation of existing technology risk
  • Validation of the economic viability of the technology
  • Environmental Benefits Baseline Report
  • Project reporting against technical deliverables and metrics
  • Final reporting, including commercialization and environmental benefits

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The grant is eligible for companies that are Canadian-owned, meaning they must be based in Canada and majority-owned by Canadians.
  • Canadian-owned companies

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include the strategic fit of the project, the potential environmental benefits, economic and market considerations, and the quality and feasibility of the project plan.
  • Strategic Fit: How the project aligns with SDTC’s focus on sustainable technology development.
  • Potential Environmental Benefits: The quantifiable and significant environmental benefits the innovation offers, such as GHG emission reductions, water conservation, or reduced soil or air contamination.
  • Economic and Market Considerations: The commercial viability of the technology, including end-user value proposition and market need validation by a commercialization partner.
  • Quality and Feasibility of Project Plan: The comprehensive and achievable plan detailing the necessary steps to further the development and commercialization of the technology, including technical and economic validation.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Application
  • SDTC’s eligibility, eligible costs, and evaluation criteria to see if your project aligns.
  • Download the application template and see a sample of a compelling application.
  • Access the application Portal to submit the application.
  • An initial review by a team of internal SDTC experts to determine eligibility.
  • If the project meets SDTC criteria, a presentation via video conference is invited.
  • Step 2: Due Diligence
  • If the project aligns with criteria, submit a detailed proposal via the online portal.
  • SDTC staff will conduct a due diligence visit at the project site.
  • The SDTC Project Review Committee reviews the project.
  • All recommended projects are presented to the SDTC Board of Directors for approval.
  • Step 3: Funding Approved
  • If the project is approved, SDTC works with the applicant to prepare a Contribution Agreement (contract) to advance the project.

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SDTC funding typically includes non-repayable contributions for projects that meet specific eligibility criteria, with the goal of advancing the development and commercialization of sustainable technologies in Canada.
  • Funding is on average 33% of eligible project costs, with contributions typically ranging from $2 million to $4 million, disbursed over up to five years.
  • Projects must have a minimum of 25% private-sector funding and cannot have total government funding exceeding 75% of eligible project costs.
  • Projects must incur at least 50% of eligible project costs within Canada.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and involve a multi-step process with checkpoints and coaching.
  • The recipient is required to acknowledge SDTC funding in press releases and public statements about the project.
  • Post-project completion, recipients must complete an annual questionnaire for five years to track the success of the technology in the market.

grant_single_labels|contact

applications@sdtc.ca
(343) 804-0691
Apply to this program