https://www.sdtc.ca/en/media-release/government-canada-invests-over-45-million-advanced-clean-technology-projects

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced an investment of over $39.6 million in 14 innovative clean technology projects across Canada. The projects, which are being carried out in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, span several sectors, including waste management; energy, exploration and production; power generation; energy utilization; and agriculture. Minister Bains also announced $5.5 million in new funding for three previously funded Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) projects.

Quick facts

• Budget 2016 provides for an additional $50 million over four years, beginning in 2017–18, to Sustainable Development Technology Canada for the SD Tech Fund.
• SDTC is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to promote sustainable development and support projects that develop and demonstrate new technologies to address issues related to climate change, air quality, and clean water and soil. SDTC invests in Canadian companies that, through their innovative technologies, contribute positively to Canada by creating quality jobs, driving economic growth and protecting the environment.
• As of December 2015, SDTC had approved investments of over $840 million in clean technology companies across the country.
• DarkVision has won numerous awards, including first prize in the 2014 BCIC-New Ventures Competition for the B.C. high-tech start-up with the most potential.