Canada Clean Technology & Environment Grants Guide
Access Canada's comprehensive clean technology and environmental funding ecosystem with $1.2B+ available annually through 22+ federal and provincial programs. From SDTC's $15M cleantech commercialization to Net Zero Accelerator's $8B decarbonization fund - drive sustainability innovation, environmental solutions, and Canada's net-zero transition.
Canada as Global CleanTech Leader
Canada's clean technology sector represents a $13.5 billion industry employing over 300,000 Canadians, positioning the nation as a global leader in environmental innovation and sustainability solutions. With over $1.2 billion available annually through 22+ specialized programs, Canada provides comprehensive support for renewable energy, carbon capture, waste management, water treatment, and net-zero transition technologies. From SDTC's pre-commercial cleantech development to the $8B Net Zero Accelerator, Canada drives environmental excellence and economic competitiveness.
CleanTech Policy Priorities
- • Net-zero emissions by 2050 transition support
- • Renewable energy and clean electricity systems
- • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
- • Circular economy and waste-to-energy solutions
Strategic Environmental Integration
- • Federal-provincial environmental coordination
- • Industry-research institution collaboration
- • International cleantech export development
- • Indigenous clean energy and environmental stewardship
Major Clean Technology & Environment Programs
Canada's flagship cleantech commercialization fund providing up to $15M (40% project costs) in non-repayable contributions for pre-commercial clean technology development and demonstration with significant environmental benefits.
SDTC Technology Focus:
- • Climate Technologies: GHG reduction and mitigation
- • Clean Air: Air quality improvement solutions
- • Clean Water: Water quality and conservation technologies
- • Clean Soil: Soil remediation and protection systems
Project Requirements:
- • Demonstrated environmental benefits
- • Strong commercial potential and market validation
- • Technical feasibility and innovation
- • Capable management team and partners
Funding Structure:
- • Average $3M contribution over 5 years
- • Rolling application intake
- • Non-repayable funding (no equity taken)
- • Co-funding partnerships encouraged
Federal government's $8 billion flagship program supporting large-scale projects that help achieve Canada's net-zero emissions by 2050, with emphasis on decarbonization and clean technology deployment.
Program Objectives:
- • Accelerate large-scale decarbonization projects
- • Transform heavy-emitting industrial sectors
- • Build Canadian clean technology manufacturing
- • Create sustainable jobs in clean economy
Priority Sectors:
- • Steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals manufacturing
- • Clean electricity generation and storage
- • Electric vehicle and battery manufacturing
- • Hydrogen production and infrastructure
$165M program supporting agricultural clean technology adoption and R&D through two streams: technology adoption (50-75% funding) and research innovation for pre-market cleantech development.
Adoption Stream:
- • Purchase and installation of commercial cleantech
- • Green energy and energy efficiency systems
- • Precision agriculture technologies
- • Bioeconomy solutions and processes
Research & Innovation Stream:
- • Applied R&D of agricultural clean technologies
- • Piloting and technology evaluation
- • Demonstration and knowledge transfer
- • Commercialization and scale-up activities
Eligible Recipients:
- • Farm businesses and agri-food processors
- • Not-for-profit organizations and co-operatives
- • Indigenous groups and communities
- • Individuals and sole proprietors (Adoption only)
Innovation funding for early-stage clean technology companies developing breakthrough environmental solutions with significant market potential and environmental impact.
Technology Areas:
- • Advanced energy storage and grid integration
- • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage
- • Advanced materials and manufacturing processes
- • Water treatment and purification technologies
Program Benefits:
- • Non-dilutive funding preserving equity
- • Technical and business mentorship support
- • Access to testing facilities and validation
- • Connection to investors and strategic partners
Federal refundable tax credit offering up to 30% of capital investments in eligible clean technology equipment and systems, supporting widespread clean technology adoption across all sectors.
Eligible Technologies:
- • Solar, wind, and hydroelectric generation
- • Battery energy storage systems
- • Heat pumps and geothermal systems
- • Electric vehicle charging equipment
Manufacturing Focus:
- • Clean technology manufacturing equipment
- • Processing and refining technologies
- • Critical mineral extraction and processing
- • Industrial electrification systems
Credit Structure:
- • 30% refundable credit on eligible capital
- • Available for properties acquired after 2023
- • Labour requirements for certain projects
- • Stacks with other federal and provincial support
Comprehensive suite of provincial clean technology programs complementing federal initiatives with region-specific environmental priorities and economic development objectives.
Major Provincial Programs:
- • CleanBC (BC): Industry Fund and innovation initiatives
- • Emissions Reduction Alberta: GHG reduction technologies
- • Ontario Green Commercial Vehicle Program: Fleet electrification
- • Nova Scotia Clean Economy Grant: Research and development
Regional Specializations:
- • BC: Clean energy, forest sector innovation
- • Alberta: CCUS, hydrogen, energy transition
- • Ontario: Electric vehicles, battery manufacturing
- • Quebec: Renewable energy, circular economy
Clean Technology Funding Strategy Framework
Multi-Program CleanTech Approach:
- • Combine SDTC pre-commercial with tax credit deployment
- • Stack federal, provincial, and regional cleantech programs
- • Leverage sector-specific environmental initiatives
- • Access international cleantech export support
Environmental Innovation Priorities:
- • Net-zero transition and decarbonization technologies
- • Renewable energy and energy storage systems
- • Circular economy and waste-to-resource solutions
- • Environmental monitoring and remediation technologies
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