Western Diversification Program: 8 CleanTech Projects Awarded $3.5M

Western Diversification Program: 8 CleanTech Projects Awarded $3.5M

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Eight Alberta-based non-profits and industry associations have recently been awarded government grants to enhance the clean technology sector. Government funding will enable the organizations to develop new technologies, establish startup working space, and better market technology-based solutions to potential purchasers. Through the Western Diversification Program, a total of $3,485,406 will be divided among successful applicants….

Clean Energy Innovation Program Awards $2.6M to Carbon Capture Project

Clean Energy Innovation Program Awards $2.6M to Carbon Capture Project

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Inventys is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based firm that develops clean energy technologies. Recently, the company researched and developed an innovative method for capturing post-combustion carbon dioxide from industrial, natural gas and coal power plants. This technology, known better as the VeloxoTherm process, uses structured adsorbents to separate carbon dioxide from other flue gasses. Carbon dioxide…

TargetGHG Program Awards Funding for Industrial Demonstration Projects

TargetGHG Program Awards Funding for Industrial Demonstration Projects

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The Province of Ontario is a global leader in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As such, it strives to create and implement clean, leading-edge technologies. To encourage the development and commercialization of these technologies, the $45 million TargetGHG funding program was created and has since awarded funding for innovative projects. Recently, the TargetGHG Industrial Demonstration Program…

Western Innovation Initiative (WINN) Awards $3.5M in Small Business Loans

Western Innovation Initiative (WINN) Awards $3.5M in Small Business Loans

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The Government of Canada has announced it will invest $3.5 million in funding to support an Alberta-based cleantech expansion project. The project will be carried out by Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, Rho Canada Ventures, and the Waste Management of Canada Corporation. Federal small business loans will help the partners to complete the final phase of a…

GreenON Industries: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Incentives

GreenON Industries: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Incentives

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Clean technologies are transforming industries across Canada, but perhaps nowhere as much as Ontario. Electricity generation is becoming more driven by renewables, and more manufacturers are evolving their processes to use less energy. This is leading to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) generation and more sustainable, environmentally conscious industries. Much of this transformation…

Low Carbon Innovation Fund: CleanTech Grants Ontario

Low Carbon Innovation Fund: CleanTech Grants Ontario

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Please Note: The Low Carbon Innovation Fund is closed and will not accept further applications. Please browse other research and innovation funding programs. The Province of Ontario is a leader in the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission policies and government funding programs. Its unique focus on maintaining and even lessening environmental degradation goes beyond the…

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Awards $12.5M to Help Reduce Methane Emissions

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Awards $12.5M to Help Reduce Methane Emissions

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The Government of Alberta has awarded $29.5 million in small business grants to support 12 cleantech projects. The investment will help accelerate innovative technology development projects that aim to reduce methane gas emissions. The contribution has been provided through the Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) program, which supports the development of innovative technologies that can significantly…

CIPEC: Receive Grants to Support ISO 50001 Certification Costs

CIPEC: Receive Grants to Support ISO 50001 Certification Costs

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Improving energy performance is an objective of many Canadian manufacturers in 2017. Not only are energy-efficient facilities more environmentally sustainable, but they also provide a significant reduction in overall energy costs. To become more energy efficient, industrial energy users are developing and implementing energy conservation programs. Fortunately, these types of projects can receive cost-sharing assistance…

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Oil Sands Technology Grants

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Oil Sands Technology Grants

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Alberta’s oil sands are critically important to the provincial economy, both in terms of employment and overall economic output. Despite this immense economic benefit, oil sands are Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and sustainable technologies are needed for the industry to survive mounting environmental pressures. Fortunately, innovative products and processes can…

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

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Pond Technologies Ltd. has leveraged $40M in NRC-IRAP research grants to help manufacturers become more energy efficient and combat climate change. The investment has allowed the company to develop and refine its latest cleantech innovation, which captures CO2 emissions and recycles them into plant-based materials. The contribution has been provided through the NRC-IRAP Midsize Projects…