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Sustainability Venture Fund
Venture capital for sustainable Canadian startups
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Sustainability Venture Fund is a $150 million venture capital fund for early-stage Canadian businesses developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on capital-light models, commercially durable businesses, and technologies with universal applicability in sustainable cities, climate action, and clean energy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy.
- Building technologies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Working in areas such as sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, affordable and clean energy, clean water and sanitation, and life under water.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-stage businesses.
- Highly scalable Canadian companies.
- Sustainability-oriented businesses with capital-light business models.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainability Venture Fund Program
What is the Sustainability Venture Fund?
The Sustainability Venture Fund is a $150 million venture capital fund for early-stage Canadian businesses developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on capital-light models, commercially durable businesses, and technologies with universal applicability in sustainable cities, climate action, and clean energy.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Sustainability Venture Fund program?
To be eligible for the Sustainability Venture Fund program, you must:
Early-stage Canadian businesses with high-growth potential.
Sustainability-oriented companies with capital-light business models.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainability Venture Fund?
Developing technologies that contribute to a net-zero economy.
Building technologies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Working in areas such as sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, affordable and clean energy, clean water and sanitation, and life under water.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainability Venture Fund?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the Sustainability Venture Fund available?
The Sustainability Venture Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Sustainability Venture Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainability Venture Fund is a Loans and Capital investments