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SDTC — Seed Funding

Contributions for innovative environmental technologies
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

SDTC Seed Funding focuses on supporting early-stage sustainability entrepreneurs in Canada. The projects eligible for this funding must demonstrate significant environmental benefits through innovative technology.

  • Projects developing new technologies targeting substantial environmental problems.
  • Initiatives delivering scalable environmental benefits through technological innovation.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

To apply for the SDTC Seed Funding Grant, eligible applicants must meet particular criteria. While the specific evaluation and selection criteria with point scores are not provided in the given context, we know that eligible applicants must be Canadian-owned companies operating within Canada, offer a technological innovation addressing an environmental issue, and deliver scalable environmental benefits. Furthermore, they need to secure a nomination from one of the partner accelerators and have raised at least 200% of the requested funding amount from private equity investors in the past 12 months.

Eligible expenses

This grant focuses on innovative technological projects with environmental benefits that are eligible for funding. It involves activities that introduce new sustainable technologies and address significant environmental challenges.

  • Introduction of innovative technology that addresses a significant environmental problem.
  • Projects that offer significant and scalable environmental benefits.
  • Development and expansion of new products or services in the sustainability sector.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to Canadian companies and is facilitated through partnerships with regional accelerators. The eligible locations span all major regions of Canada as designated by partnered accelerator groups.

  • National (including partners like Creative Destruction Lab)
  • Atlantic Canada
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Prairies
  • British Columbia

Additional information

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the SDTC — Seed Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SDTC — Seed Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the SDTC — Seed Funding?

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.

How much funding can be received?

SDTC — Seed Funding Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the SDTC — Seed Funding program?

To be eligible for the SDTC — Seed Funding program, you must: The company must be Canadian-owned and operate in Canada. The company must be nominated by a partner accelerator. The company must have raised at least twice the amount requested in private equity funding within the last 12 months.

What expenses are eligible under SDTC — Seed Funding?

SDTC Seed Funding focuses on supporting early-stage sustainability entrepreneurs in Canada. The projects eligible for this funding must demonstrate significant environmental benefits through innovative technology. Projects developing new technologies targeting substantial environmental problems. Initiatives delivering scalable environmental benefits through technological innovation.

Who can I contact for more information about the SDTC — Seed Funding?

You can contact Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

Where is the SDTC — Seed Funding available?

The SDTC — Seed Funding program is available across Canada.

Is the SDTC — Seed Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SDTC — Seed Funding is a Grant and Funding

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