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Ottawa, Ontario \u2013 Sustainable Development Technology Canada<\/p>\n

Today, Leah Lawrence, president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), announced changes to the foundation\u2019s funding model and application process. Effective immediately, SDTC will be discontinuing regularly scheduled calls for applications in favour of a continuous intake model\u2014applicants will now be able to submit their initial request for funding at any time via\u00a0www.sdtc.ca<\/a>. Additionally, SDTC has revamped the funding application process, introducing a shorter, more interactive process for prospective fundees which includes a presentation via video conference that provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to pitch their innovative clean tech development and demonstration projects to SDTC\u2019s team of experts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince SDTC was created 15 years ago, the fast moving clean tech ecosystem has changed drastically. We feel that this is a great time for our organization to focus on what is best for entrepreneurs\u2014these changes are being made with them in mind,\u201d said Leah Lawrence, SDTC president and CEO.<\/p>\n

Applicants will now be able to apply to SDTC for funding 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day. While SDTC\u2019s application process will continue to have multiple phases, it will now commence with a short introduction form, and, if approved, would lead to an invitation to present their technology development and demonstration project interactively via a video conference with SDTC experts. These changes to the funding model will allow applicants to find out sooner if they will be invited to proceed to the next phase of the process, which includes an in-depth proposal by the applicant, and site visits from SDTC experts. SDTC\u2019s expectation is that these changes will result in a more efficient evaluation process, from application date to approval. A final funding decision by the SDTC Board of Directors will increase from two to three times annually.<\/p>\n

SDTC is recognized for its gold standard in evaluating applications for funding. These changes will improve the overall funding process for the applicant by reducing the time spent on the application process, and by deploying SDTC experts when it is most needed\u2014during the more rigorous second phase of the application process. Our due diligence continues to be second to none, ensuring the best use of Canadian taxpayers\u2019 dollars.<\/p>\n

To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

We invite interested and qualified parties to become part of SDTC\u2019s portfolio of clean tech companies. Please visit\u00a0www.sdtc.ca<\/a>\u00a0to see if you might qualify for SDTC funding or contact a Funding Advisor (613-234-6313) to initiate the funding process prior to the completion of an application.<\/p>\n

Further information on SDTC\u2019s various funds can be found online at\u00a0www.sdtc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm\u2019s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to support innovative and entrepreneurial clean technology projects. Our portfolio of companies develop and demonstrate new technologies that address issues related to climate change, air quality, clean water and soil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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