Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is looking for the next wave of innovative cleantech entrepreneurs. Its SD Tech Fund(TM) is open for applications from Aug. 28th to Oct. 16th, 2013. On behalf of the Government of Canada, SDTC finances and supports the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies. Through its SD Tech Fund(TM), SDTC helps … Read more
Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced that it is pleased to welcome Jim Balsillie as chair of its board of directors. Balsillie is the co-founder and former co-CEO of Research in Motion (BlackBerry), and the founder and current chair of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. The full release is available online. Call 613-234-6313.
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) congratulated the government on the additional $325 million over eight years committed in budget 2013 for investment in Canadian cleantech companies. "The investment announced will continue Canada's leadership in commercializing innovative clean technologies, supporting a thriving part of Canada's economy, a source of high-paying jobs and growth for Canadian companies … Read more
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is looking for the next wave of innovative cleantech entrepreneurs with the announcement of a call for applications to the SD Tech Fund(TM) from Feb. 20th to April 17th, 2013. The SDTC portfolio is currently comprised of 245 clean technology projects, for a total value of $2.1 billion, of which over $1.5 … Read more
Agri-Neo announced that it received an investment of $1.5 million from the Government of Canada and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for the development of a bio-pesticide that will control bacteria while being safe for the environment and health. The funding received by Agri-Neo was a part of a $61.8 million investment from the Government … Read more
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is issuing its Annual Call for Applications under the NextGen Biofuels Fund(TM), which was created by the federal government to support the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels and co-products. The NextGen Biofuels Fund(TM) supports up to 40% of eligible project costs. The … Read more
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) welcomed Gary Lunn, former minister of natural resources, to its board of directors. Chair of the board of directors Juergen Puetter said Lunn will bring a depth of experience and insight that will prove invaluable as the board guides SDTC to continued success. More information is available online. Call 613-234-6313 … Read more
Sustainable Development Technology Canada welcomed John Bradlow and Jason Lee to Sustainable Development Technology Canada's Board of Directors on the occasion of their first Board meeting. Bradlow is a senior partner at Penfund, one of Canada's leading private equity firms. Lee is the chief operating officer of Ooka Island Inc., an educational technology company located in … Read more
Three Canadian cleantech companies have signed significant deals with Indian partners, a sign of Canada's leadership in the cleantech sector. The three companies – Electrovaya, Prairie Pulp and Paper, and Westport Innovations – have received support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to commercialize their technologies. The full release is available online. Call 613-234-6313 x 295.
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) congratulates Agrisoma and its partners on achieving the historic flight of the first civil jet powered by 100 per cent biofuel, which was developed through SDTC funding. The biofuel used in the flight over Ottawa was developed using a unique Canadian oilseed crop developed with $2.5 million in Government of … Read more
