The Government of Canada has announced it will invest $3.5 million in funding to support an Alberta-based cleantech expansion project. The project will be carried out by Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, Rho Canada Ventures, and the Waste Management of Canada Corporation. Federal small business loans will help the partners to complete the final phase of a…
Clean technologies are transforming industries across Canada, but perhaps nowhere as much as Ontario. Electricity generation is becoming more driven by renewables, and more manufacturers are evolving their processes to use less energy. This is leading to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) generation and more sustainable, environmentally conscious industries. Much of this transformation…
Canada’s natural resources sector is one of the country’s top economic drivers. As of 2016, natural resources accounted for 16% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), contributed over $200 billion in exports, and provided 1.74 million jobs for Canadians. While the competitiveness of Canadian players in this industry is highly important, so is their sustainability….
Please Note: GreenFIT is not accepting applications at this time. Please explore the federal Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program for more procurement opportunities. Ontario is a leading sub-national jurisdiction fighting against greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One of the ways the province excels in promoting climate change is by purchasing clean, green technologies for its Ontario Public…
In 2017, the federal government committed over $2.2 billion to support clean technology initiatives across Canada. Small business funding will help accelerate cleantech research, development, demonstration and adoption projects that encourage growth and expansion. Recently, the government announced it would be supporting businesses through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (AOCA)’s Clean Technology Initiative. AOCA’s Clean…
Zenyatta Ventures Inc. has been awarded up to $100,000 in research and development funding to collaborate with Lakehead University. Ontario small business funding will support the enhancement of environmental and energy applications using the company’s advanced nano-material technologies. The investment will be provided through Ontario Centre of Excellence’s OCE Voucher for Innovation and Productivity II…
Please Note: The Low Carbon Innovation Fund is closed and will not accept further applications. Please browse other research and innovation funding programs. The Province of Ontario is a leader in the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission policies and government funding programs. Its unique focus on maintaining and even lessening environmental degradation goes beyond the…
The Government of Alberta has awarded $29.5 million in small business grants to support 12 cleantech projects. The investment will help accelerate innovative technology development projects that aim to reduce methane gas emissions. The contribution has been provided through the Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) program, which supports the development of innovative technologies that can significantly…
Pond Technologies Ltd. has leveraged $40M in NRC-IRAP research grants to help manufacturers become more energy efficient and combat climate change. The investment has allowed the company to develop and refine its latest cleantech innovation, which captures CO2 emissions and recycles them into plant-based materials. The contribution has been provided through the NRC-IRAP Midsize Projects…
In April 2017, the Government of Ontario announced it would be supporting a total of seven clean technology demonstration projects. Each project proposes positive impacts for Ontario’s key economic sectors, while offering innovative end-user cleantech solutions. Program participants will be receiving Ontario government grants through the BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program. The BLOOM Clean Technology…