The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

• The applicant must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply for funding through the INSAT program.
• The project must support the development of sustainable aviation technologies and contribute to Canada’s aerospace industry.
• The project should align with at least one of INSAT’s focus areas: hybrid and alternative propulsion; aircraft architecture and systems integration; transition to alternative fuels; or aircraft support infrastructure & operations.
• The project must undergo evaluation by the INSAT Project Evaluation Committee and review by the Board of Directors.
• The applicant must be able to enter into a contribution agreement, including finalizing Intellectual Property (IP) arrangements among partners.

Who is eligible?

• Companies and organizations in the Canadian aerospace / aeronautics sector.
• Transport companies involved in the development of sustainable aeronautical technologies.
• Companies in the energy sector working on solutions related to alternative propulsion and substitute fuels.
• Information technology companies contributing to innovation (e.g., systems integration, AI, digital twins) for sustainable aeronautics.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada (supports the growth of Canada’s aerospace industry).

• INSAT was announced in 2023 with a $350 million investment by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry to accelerate the green industrial transformation of Canada’s aerospace industry.
• The program emphasizes cross-industry collaboration to drive sustainable aviation innovation in Canada.
• INSAT is supported through a joint industry-government initiative with industry leaders (e.g., Pratt & Whitney, Ballard, Bombardier, CAE, Thales, Safran).
• Key program resources are available, including the INSAT Program Guide (17/04/2025) and the INSAT IP Strategy (23/01/2026).