{"id":2048,"date":"2024-07-04T13:29:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.majjane.agency\/ca\/post\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\/"},"modified":"2024-07-04T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:29:30","slug":"changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/insights\/articles\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes to Cleantech Funding in Canada: The SDTC Returns!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An essential <strong>cleantech funding program<\/strong> known to many innovators in Canada as the <strong>Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) <\/strong>was recently put on pause. However, after a recent review, the program is set to return with a few changes. This change comes in response to findings from various reviews, including the Auditor General\u2019s report, which highlighted the need for enhanced oversight and accountability within the organization.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Look at Canada&#8217;s Cleantech Funding Program: SDTC<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Established over 20 years ago, SDTC has been instrumental in fostering the growth of Canada\u2019s cleantech sector. However, recent evaluations revealed serious governance issues, prompting a government-led overhaul to ensure the organization meets contemporary standards of stewardship. <\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Upon receiving allegations regarding SDTC\u2019s practices, the Department of Innovation, Science and Industry swiftly froze new <strong>cleantech funding<\/strong> and initiated independent reviews, including an audit by the Auditor General. The reviews uncovered weaknesses in governance, project eligibility, and conflict of interest management. The government has since taken decisive steps to address these issues. A new governance framework has been introduced, featuring heightened due diligence and enhanced monitoring of <strong>cleantech funding.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to the SDTC<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>A significant change in the SDTC involves transitioning it\u2019s programming to the <strong>National Research Council of Canada (NRC).<\/strong> The NRC\u2019s extensive experience with innovative, tech-focused SMEs through programs like the <strong>Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) <\/strong>makes it well-suited to support <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/sustainability-invest-in-your-clean-technology-projects\/\">cleantech companies<\/a><\/strong>. This move aims to rebuild public trust and ensure higher standards of accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Additionally, to facilitate this transition, the government has appointed new directors. These appointees bring a wealth of experience and will guide SDTC through its integration with the NRC. Moreover, SDTC employees, who have shown remarkable dedication during this challenging period, will be offered employment with the NRC, ensuring continuity and stability for ongoing projects.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>With these changes the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/government-grants\/\">SDTC will resume funding<\/a><\/strong> under a reinforced contribution agreement with<strong> Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)<\/strong>. This ensures that eligible cleantech projects vital to Canada\u2019s economic and environmental goals receive the necessary support.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/3\/files\/2024\/06\/sdtc-2-1024x349.jpg\" alt=\"cleantech funding\" class=\"wp-image-31025\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead: Future Changes to Cleantech Funding<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/government-grants\/\">SDTC <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/government-grants\/\">IRAP <\/a>programs <strong>will merge<\/strong> under the <strong>Canada Innovation Corporation <\/strong>(CIC) by 2026-27. This integrated platform will enhance support for business research, development, and innovation-driven growth nationwide.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In conclusion, these changes signal a renewed focus on governance and accountability within Canada\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/sustainability-invest-in-your-clean-technology-projects\/\"> cleantech sector<\/a>. With the new structure, the future looks promising for <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/sustainability-invest-in-your-clean-technology-projects\/\">Canadian cleantech companies<\/a>, paving the way for sustainable growth and innovation. <\/p>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>If you are hoping to apply to the SDTC, at <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Leyton<\/strong><\/a>, our experts can help you develop a compelling application without disrupting your day to day activities. Schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/contact-us\/\"><strong>free consultation<\/strong><\/a> with one of our consultants now!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:141px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Source:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/innovation-science-economicdevelopment\/news\/2024\/06\/minister-champagne-announces-a-new-governance-frameworkfor-cleantech-funding.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An essential cleantech funding program known to many innovators in Canada as the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) was recently put on pause. However, after a recent review, the program is set to return with a few changes. This change comes in response to findings from various reviews, including the Auditor General\u2019s report, which highlighted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2781,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[222,124],"tags":[509,232,574,557],"expertise":[],"class_list":["post-2048","article","type-article","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-grants","category-sustainability","tag-cleantech","tag-funding","tag-grants","tag-sustainability"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Changes to Cleantech Funding in Canada: The SDTC Returns! - Leyton Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After the Cleantech funding program: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) faced major allegations, it has been reformed to...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/insights\/articles\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Changes to Cleantech Funding in Canada: The SDTC Returns!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"After the Cleantech funding program: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) faced major allegations, it has been reformed to...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/insights\/articles\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Leyton Canada\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/3\/files\/2024\/06\/sdtc-2-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"655\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/leyton.com\\\/ca\\\/en\\\/insights\\\/articles\\\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/leyton.com\\\/ca\\\/en\\\/insights\\\/articles\\\/changes-to-cleantech-funding-in-canada-the-sdtc-returns\\\/\",\"name\":\"Changes to Cleantech Funding in Canada: The SDTC Returns! 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