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Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Funds Canadian clean technology history and transition context through SDTC programs now moved to the National Research Council path.

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About

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) was a federal not-for-profit corporation that funded Canadian cleantech companies from 2001 to 2024. Over its lifetime it committed approximately CAD $2.1 billion across two flagship programs — the SD Tech Fund (late-stage pre-commercial demonstration) and the Seed Fund (early-stage). SDTC was wound down following an Auditor General report in June 2024 documenting 90 conflict-of-interest violations and $51 million awarded to ineligible projects. Programming transferred to the National Research Council (NRC) in March 2025; cleantech SMEs should now apply to NRC IRAP Clean Technology. A further merger into the Canada Innovation Corporation is planned for 2026-2027.

Programs & grants under this funder

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

Administers innovative organizations in Canada with practical support for climate and energy teams reaching market.

SD Tech Fund

Offers historical reference for SD Tech Fund, now archived, for pre-commercial clean technology pilots and scale-up pathways.

SD Tech Fund Start-up Stream

Offers historical reference for SD Tech Fund Start-up Stream, an early-stage cleantech lane moved into NRC IRAP support.

SDTC Seed Funding

Offers historical reference for SDTC Seed Funding, now succeeded by NRC IRAP-style support for early Canadian cleantech ventures.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.sdtc.ca