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We are on the verge of massive economic transformation. Spurred on by public and private sector commitments to achieve #NetZero carbon emissions, investment in sustainable technologies is growing exponentially. Recent research by PWC shows that the investment in “climate-tech” between 2013 and 2019 has risen 3750%, with investments of $16.1…

Today SDTC is proud to join the 50/30 Challenge. Initiated by the Government of Canada, this voluntary Challenge asks organizations to set aspirational goals to reach 50% gender parity and 30% representation from under-represented groups…

Clean technology is revolutionizing our world, and Canadian entrepreneurs are leading the way. Whether it’s using drones for crop protection and higher yields like Precision.ai, creating on demand commercial ventilation systems that recover wasted heat…

SDTC’s Cleantech Leadership Summit is a forum for industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to drive the advancement of cleantech in Canada. For our 5th Annual Cleantech Leadership Summit we went virtual with a series of…

OTTAWA, ON, December 16, 2020 – In partnership with accelerators across Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) today announced funding for 18 Canadian start-ups that are developing the sustainable solutions that will enable a Net Zero future. “Congratulations to all recipients! These investments help secure…

The Government of Canada today announced $750 million commitment to support Canada’s growing cleantech sector by recapitalizing Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), as part of its plan: A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy.  This commitment comes at a critical time for Canadian…

From Seed Fund to Start-up to Scale-up, SDTC finds, funds and fosters the game changing technologies that are critical in a low-carbon economy.   Today Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced…

Are you Ready for Net Zero? SDTC finds, funds and fosters the gamechangers who are critical in a low-carbon economy. On Wednesday, September 16, join Canadian and international leaders for SDTC’s virtual Annual Public Meeting.  Net Zero is here; how do we help Canadian…

OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2020 – In partnership with accelerators across Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) today announced funding for 17 Canadian start-ups that are pushing the boundaries of technology to develop sustainable solutions that will drive our economy forward.  The entrepreneurs…

OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2020 – Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) today announced funding for four Canadian start-up companies in the food, agriculture and aquaculture. Two of the firms are based in Halifax, one in St. John’s, and one…