Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
The goal of Sustainable Development Technology Canada is to advance clean technology innovation in Canada, specifically by funding and supporting technology projects at the pre-commercial development and demonstration stages. Within this overall goal there are two main objectives: -Contribute to achieving Canada's environmental objectives, including its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; and -Contribute to Canada's sustainable economic growth by enabling Canadian entities to compete globally in the clean technology sector.
- Total value
- $1.2B
- Agreements
- 4
- Sep 2007 to Apr 2021
- Median agreement
- $336M
- Typical range
- $265M–$376M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology | 4 | $1.2B |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | $153M |
| 2016 | 1 | $368M |
| 2018 | 1 | $399M |
| 2021 | 1 | $303M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 4 | $1.2B |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 4 | $1.2B |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Grant-making and giving services | 4 | $1.2B |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology | Contribution | $302,683,989 |
| Aug 2018 | Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology | Contribution | $399,141,615 |
| Jun 2016 | Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology | Contribution | $368,414,000 |
| Sep 2007 | Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology | Other transfer payment | $153,422,030 |