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Abstract:
The Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance is pleased to announce that on January 24 2007, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will be opening its next funding round and begin accepting applications for late stage technology development and demonstration projects. SDTC is actively seeking applications for technology innovations that deliver clean water, clean soil, clean air and climate change benefits. Applications that integrate benefits across a number of these focus areas are of greatest interest to SDTC. SDTC recently released a series of Sustainable Development Business Cases (SDTC SD Business Case™) that identify priority investment areas in biofuels, hydrogen and cleaner conventional fuels. These reports are available for download at: http://www.sdtc.ca/en/knowledge/business_case.htm

SDTC Call for Funding Applications

Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Posted on December 21st, 2006

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of March 14, 2007.

This initial application - called a "Statement of Interest" - is used for preliminary screening and is subject to a competitive review process by SDTC and a panel of independent experts. The applications are evaluated on the basis of fit with SDTC mandate, adherence to selection criteria and to ensure it includes the necessary technology, marketing and business capabilities. Only the applicants presenting the most compelling technology projects will be invited back to submit a detailed, full proposal for consideration toward funding.

Funding process key dates

24 January 2007 Call opens for funding applications - Statements of Interest (SOI) Phase
14 March 2007 Deadline for SOI submissions
18 April 2007 SDTC invites successful SOI applicants to submit a more detailed proposal
6 June 2007 Deadline for detailed proposal submission
2 November 2007 SDTC announces projects that will receive funding

Prior to submitting an application, please read "Applications Advice" on the SDTC web site at:
http://www.sdtc.ca/en/funding/advice/index.htm.
Starting January 24th, applicants may begin the application process by going directly to the online SOI application system, at:
http://www.sdtc.ca/en/funding/advice/soi_application.htm

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About SDTC
SDTC is a foundation created by the Government of Canada that operates a $550 million fund to support the development and demonstration of clean technologies that address issues of clean air, climate change, clean water and clean soil. These solutions deliver environmental, economic and health benefits to Canadians. An arm’s length, not-for-profit corporation, SDTC works with private, financial, academic and public sectors and with the Canadian government to build a sustainable development technology infrastructure in Canada.

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Contacts:
Sheila Schindel
Manager, Applications
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Tel: (613)234-6313 x 232
Email: s.schindel@sdtc.ca

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