SDTC cleantech funding (now delivered by the National Research Council)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada / Canada Growth Fund cleantech support
Paused by the funder
Cleantech demonstration funding continues through the National Research Council and Canada Growth Fund rather than under the SDTC brand. Check nrc.canada.ca for current intake.
SDTC historically contributed up to roughly one third of eligible project costs for cleantech demonstration projects, typically CAD 1-10 million. Following governance reviews the portfolio was transferred to the National Research Council.
You must co-fund 67%.
National Research Council of Canada (successor to Sustainable Development Technology Canada)
public · national
Deadline: closed — SDTC ceased operating as an independent foundation after a 2023-2024 governance review; its funding activities were moved to the National Research Council of Canada.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 67% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: climate, energy, agri
- Stage: seed, series_a, growth
- Locally registered entity required
Canadian-incorporated companies with a pre-commercial cleantech project.
Source. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked