grant_single_labels|summary

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

grant_single_labels|preview

The SDTC funds promising sustainable technology development and demonstration projects, specifically targeting start-ups or scale-ups. The program aims to advance innovative technologies that deliver significant environmental benefits, such as reducing GHG emissions or minimizing resource consumption, by supporting their journey towards commercialization. Eligible activities include further development of technology, mitigating existing technology risks, and validating the economic viability of the innovation.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are several projects and activities eligible for this grant. SDTC funds sustainable technology development and demonstration projects, particularly those aimed at reducing GHG emissions, minimizing water consumption, and reducing contamination of water, soil, or air.
  • Technology development beyond proof-of-concept but pre-commercial stage.
  • Projects that include further development and mitigate existing technology risks.
  • Validation of the economic viability of the technology.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$1,000,000

Toronto
Develop an eco-friendly packaging alternative to reduce plastic pollution.

$800,000

Montreal
Developing a smart irrigation system to minimize water consumption.

$400,000

Ottawa
Demonstration of solar-powered dehydrators for food waste reduction.

$1,800,000

Calgary
Scaling up biofuel technology to reduce GHG emissions.

$600,000

Vancouver
Developing an advanced water purification system to reduce contamination.

$1,200,000

Winnipeg
Testing drone technology for precision agriculture to optimize crop yields.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

To be eligible for this grant, your innovative idea must advance the pathway of commercialization and provide scalable environmental benefits, while ensuring a strong end-user value proposition.
  • 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
  • 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 SDTC funding. The SDTC aims to support Canadian-owned innovative companies that focus on sustainable technologies contributing significant environmental benefits and advancing towards commercialization.
  • Canadian-owned small to medium sized companies
  • Companies with innovations delivering quantifiable, significant, and scalable environmental benefits
  • Companies with a strong end-user value proposition
  • Companies with a commercialization partner identified
  • Start-ups with proven technology at a small scale
  • Scale-ups working with customers to test business model viability or achieve competitive advantage

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
  • Non-Canadian companies
  • Funding requests from a majority-owned Canadian subsidiary of a foreign multinational enterprise

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant, which typically cover costs associated with the further development of technology along the pathway to commercialization. These costs must be significant, quantifiable, and incurred within the specified project timeframe.
  • Development of technology
  • Demonstration and validation of economic viability
  • Mitigating existing technology risk
  • Some project-specific costs
  • At least 50% of eligible project costs incurred within Canada

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Canada.
  • Your company must be Canadian-owned.
  • The project must incur at least 50% of its eligible project costs within Canada.
  • Funding requests from non-Canadian companies are not considered.

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. SDTC evaluates projects based on several criteria to ensure they align with their funding objectives and help advance sustainable technologies.
  • Eligibility: The company must be Canadian-owned and the project must further the innovation along the pathway of commercialization.
  • Environmental Benefits: The innovation must deliver quantifiable, significant, and scalable environmental benefits such as reducing GHG emissions, minimizing water consumption, or reducing contamination.
  • Market Validation: The innovation must have a strong end-user value proposition and include a commercialization partner who can validate the market need.
  • Technical Feasibility: The project must demonstrate the potential for technological progress beyond the proof-of-concept stage.
  • Economic Viability: The project must include validation of the economic viability of the technology.
  • Consortium Partner Involvement: The project should include consortium partners that contribute to the project's success without profiting during the project timeframe.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Application
  • Check SDTC’s eligibility, eligibility costs, and evaluation criteria to ensure your project aligns.
  • Download the application template.
  • Access the application Portal to submit your application.
  • Internal SDTC experts will review your application to determine eligibility.
  • If the initial review is positive, you will be invited to make a presentation via video conference.
  • Step 2: Due Diligence
  • If your project aligns with SDTC criteria, you will be invited to submit a detailed proposal via the online portal.
  • SDTC staff will visit your project site for a due diligence visit.
  • The SDTC Project Review Committee will review your project.
  • Recommended projects are presented to the SDTC Board of Directors for approval.
  • Step 3: Funding Approved
  • If your project is approved, SDTC will work with you to prepare a Contribution Agreement (contract) to advance the project.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The SDTC grant process includes several phases and specific requirements for partnership and contribution.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
  • The typical SDTC funding covers 33% of eligible project costs, averaging $2 to $4 million disbursed over up to five years.
  • Projects must have at least one consortium partner and a private-sector contribution of at least 25% of eligible project costs.
  • SDTC allows for a maximum of 75% government funding of eligible project costs.
  • All funded projects are required to complete several reporting stages and acknowledge SDTC funding in public statements.
  • Post-project completion, recipients need to complete an annual questionnaire for five years.
  • SDTC does not fund projects if any contingency fees for soliciting or obtaining the funding are involved.

grant_single_labels|contact

applications@sdtc.ca
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Apply to this program