grant_single_labels|summary

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

grant_single_labels|preview

The SDTC Seed Funding program provides a non-repayable contribution of $50,000 to $100,000 to early-stage Canadian entrepreneurs developing innovative technologies with significant environmental benefits. To be eligible, companies must be Canadian-owned, have a scalable innovation that addresses a major environmental problem, and be nominated by an approved accelerator partner.

grant_single_labels|projects

Yes, your innovative idea that introduces a new product or service, or expands on an existing innovation in market, could be eligible for SDTC funding.
  • Canadian-owned and operates in Canada
  • Innovative technology addressing a significant environmental problem
  • Delivering significant and scalable environmental benefits
  • Nominated by a partner accelerator
  • Project raised at least twice the requested funding amount from private equity in the last 12 months
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$95,000

Edmonton
Production of eco-friendly construction materials using recycled plastic waste.

$70,000

Ottawa
Innovative water purification system using nanotechnology.

$85,000

Calgary
Development of an urban vertical farming system for reducing food miles.

$60,000

Montreal
Implementing an AI-driven energy management system in smart buildings.

$80,000

Vancouver
Development of a solar-powered desalination system for remote communities.

$100,000

Toronto
Creating a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics in packaging.

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 and operates in Canada.
  • Have an idea that brings innovative technology to bear on a significant environmental problem and an entrepreneurial team with the skills to take that idea to the next level.
  • Your innovation must deliver significant and scalable environmental benefits.
  • You must be nominated by one of our partner accelerators.
  • Your project must have raised at least twice (200%) the amount requested as funding from SDTC, from private equity funding (without recourses) in the last 12 months.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Your company must be Canadian-owned and operate in Canada, have an innovative technology that addresses significant environmental problems, and must be nominated by one of the program's accelerator partners.
  • Canadian-owned and operating in Canada
  • Innovative technology addressing significant environmental problems
  • Entrepreneurial team capable of advancing the idea
  • Demonstrates significant and scalable environmental benefits
  • Nominated by an approved accelerator partner
  • Project has raised at least twice the amount requested from SDTC in private equity funding within the last 12 months

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are regions across Canada where specific accelerator partners are located.
  • National
  • Atlantic Canada
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Prairies
  • British Columbia

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
  • Your company must be Canadian-owned and operate in Canada.
  • You must have an idea that introduces a new product or service, or expands on an existing innovation in market.
  • Your innovation must deliver significant and scalable environmental benefits.
  • You must have an entrepreneurial team with the skills to take the idea to the next level.
  • You must be nominated by one of SDTC's partner accelerators.
  • Your project must have raised at least twice the amount requested as funding from SDTC, from private equity funding (without recourse) in the last 12 months.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Ensure your company is Canadian-owned and operates in Canada.
  • Step 2: Verify that your innovation addresses a significant environmental problem and has a scalable impact.
  • Step 3: Ensure your project has raised at least twice the amount requested from SDTC in private equity funding within the last 12 months.
  • Step 4: Contact and secure a nomination from one of SDTC's partner accelerators.
  • Step 5: Review the detailed eligibility criteria in the Seed Funding Application Guide.
  • Step 6: Submit your application through the nominated accelerator partner.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

SDTC's Seed Funding provides a one-time non-repayable contribution of $50,000 to $100,000 for innovative technological projects with environmental benefits. Projects must be nominated by a partner accelerator and have raised private equity funding equal to at least twice the requested amount within the last 12 months.
  • SDTC partners with approved Canadian incubators and accelerators to identify entrepreneurs.
  • Applicants must operate a Canadian-owned company.
  • The innovation should address a significant environmental problem and provide scalable environmental benefits.
  • A comprehensive Seed Funding Application Guide is available for eligibility details and process guidance.

grant_single_labels|contact

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