Clean Tech R&D Funding for Small Business: NextGen Biofuels Fund

Due to a decrease in emerging technologies there is a great barrier to market entry for many Canadian entrepreneurs, especially innovators that develop sustainable technologies. The NextGen Biofuels Fund program incorporates the same fundamental principles as the SD Tech Fund.  SDTC is a foundation that received billions of dollars from the Government of Canada to…

Canadian Networking Conference for Automotive Innovation

This summer, the Canadian automotive research community is receiving an opportunity to display the most innovative developments and applications of automotive technologies from 2012. The AUTO21 Conference is a three day workshop where attendees can receive an in-depth overview of the latest breakthroughs and potential futures for the global automotive industry. The event features a…

Promoting Sustainable Behavior in Small Business

Centennial College will be holding their second annual conference to promote sustainable business practices by Canadian SMEs.  This year’s event will discuss the aspects and benefits of sustainable economies to businesses and their surrounding communities. Industry leaders and experts from Canadian academia will be in attendance to discuss the policies, equipment, and actions that are…

SDTC Cleantech Receives $53M for Funding New Projects

We have highlighted the SDTC Cleantech Fund in the past, an R&D funding program that covers one third of expenses related to the development of new clean technologies and energy conservation innovations. It has been announced that Sustainable Development Technology Canada Cleantech has been awarded $53M in funding allocation to support new projects. Applying for…

SD Tech Fund Helps Commercialize Your Clean Technology

The Government of Canada has introduced a number of initiatives to help fight climate change. However, some are having a negative impact on businesses’ bottom lines, such as the recently introduced peak energy hours in an effort to reduce energy usage. But don’t worry; it’s mostly good news for businesses. The Government of Canada is…