{"id":5843,"date":"2022-07-07T11:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/?p=5843"},"modified":"2022-07-07T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:40:47","slug":"sdtc-invests-in-a-diverse-pool-of-companies-across-all-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\/en\/sdtc-invests-in-a-diverse-pool-of-companies-across-all-sectors\/","title":{"rendered":"SDTC invests in a diverse pool of companies across all sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221421608 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221421608 BCX8\">From agriculture to transportation to planetary mapping, all sectors must be highly innovative to reach Net Zero.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221421608 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced an investment of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$26.7 million<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in ten<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> innovative Canadian<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">companies<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">working in sectors ranging from agriculture, forestry, energy to transportation <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as they <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">start-up<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">scale-up<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From producing alternative proteins from insects, to preventing forest wildfires, to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">helping enforce better use of carpool lanes, to manufacturing greener EV battery materials, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">today\u2019s funding by SDTC supports innovative entrepreneurs in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alberta,<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">British Columbia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quebec.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">SDTC helps our small and medium-sized businesses grow into successful companies that employ Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We support entrepreneurs whose ideas have the potential to transform the environmental and economic outcomes of every sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To be truly transformational, these innovative ideas need to be deployed \u2014 not just once, but many times. SDTC funding marks the beginning of our relationship with a company -one that continues as they grow and scale their business. Four of the companies announced today are returning to SDTC portfolio for subsequent projects \u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">a testament to how entrepreneurs value SDTC\u2019s support as they grow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Six<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of the companies announced today <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">data collection and analysis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to create greater sustainability in various sectors of the economy:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopiatech.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ecopia Tech Corp,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">geospatial data<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company based in Toronto, Ontario, offers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a 3D mapping system of Canadian cities at a granular level allowing to clearly visualize where rooftop solar deployment can be accelerated. This returning SDTC company has been<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$8 million<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in scale-up funding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pegasusimagery.ca\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pegasus Imagery,<\/span><\/b> <\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">remote sensing forestry<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, has developed an onboard aircraft detect-and-avoid system which enables its aerial drones<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to replace planes and helicopters when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">collecting data about forest fires and search and rescue missions. This start-up will receive <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2 million<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for their project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irisradgroup.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">IRIS R&amp;D Group Inc.,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Burlington, Ontario, has been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2.5 million. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">IRIS\u2019 SmartCity software solution captures geo-tagged images of common city issues such as damaged road signs, waste bin overflows, traffic light repair, and traffic flow inefficiencies, allowing municipalities to allocate the right resources to solve the issues instead of patrolling thus saving <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">costs and reducing emissions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.maxen-tech.com\/apropos\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maxen Tech<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">energy consumption <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">based in Montreal, Quebec, has been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$800,000. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maxen\u2019s data collection platform optimizes the control of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, reducing unnecessary maintenance costs, and the carbon footprint of buildings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/invision.ai\/#Mission\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Invision AI,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">transportation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Toronto, Ontario whose roadside camera system and proprietary software<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> monitoring vehicle occupancy encourage environmentally friendly commuting practices and incentivize the use of carpool lanes, receives <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1.7 million.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/panevo.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Panevo,<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> an energy conservation <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company based<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Vancouver, British-Columbia has been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$1.5 million. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panevo\u2019s<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">energy and process optimization solutions to big industrial facilities help them to better manage energy performance, reduce GHG emissions, and costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Two<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> companies contribute to the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">production of more sustainable lithium-ion batteries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/greengraphitetech.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Green Graphite Tech Inc.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">energy utilization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company in Montreal, Quebec, has been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1.1 million<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Green Graphite Tech has identified a greener solution to purify graphite (a key component of lithium-ion batteries)<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">locally, in Canada, using less energy and producing less chemical waste.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitnanotech.ca\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summit Nanotech<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">seed funding graduate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from Calgary, Alberta has been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1.8 million, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">enabling them to further develop a more sustainable lithium extraction process using less natural gas, diesel and chemical reagent.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">two<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> companies are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">building a more sustainable agriculture<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> food secure<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">future<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entosystem.com\/en\/a-propos\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Entosystem,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">agriculture and food<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company from Sherbrooke, Quebec receives <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$4.7 million <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">in funding<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Entosystem is a great example of circular economy, producing nutrient-rich insect protein flour from grocery store organic waste to feed their larvae.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nexusrobotics.ca\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nexus Robotics,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">machine-learning agriculture<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> company based in Saint-Bruno de Montarville, Quebec, has developed an AI-powered weed picking robot for veggie farms that not only reduces herbicide use but can also identify and prevent insect damage and fungal disease. They have been approved for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2.6 million.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These companies attempt to do extraordinary things for a greener future. Today&#8217;s investments\u202fwill enable these entrepreneurs to help Canada and the world meet its 2030 climate commitments\u202fand reach Net Zero by 2050.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quotes:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cCanadians across the country<\/span><\/i> <i><span data-contrast=\"none\">are part of the solution to the climate crisis and these companies are seizing the opportunity. Science, technology and innovation paired with ambitious and talented Canadian entrepreneurs are driving the breakthroughs we need to fuel a more resilient and sustainable future for all.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 The Honourable Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 The Honourable Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWith our support and funding at all stages of development, we are accelerating Canadian companies\u2019 ability to become global leaders in their fields. Today\u2019s investment allows us to reach even further into the ecosystems from energy to forestry to agriculture, supporting more Canadian entrepreneurs who will bring us one step closer to a Net Zero economy<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Leah Lawrence, President, and CEO of SDTC<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about these companies\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0NPDukruF2c\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Relations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information or an interview with one of the companies in this round, contact Sustainable Development Technology Canada\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">at: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:media@sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">media@sdtc-2024-staging.sociationdev.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span 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