Clean Technology Funding Canada
Access $1.2+ billion in clean technology research funding. From SR&ED tax credits to SDTC grants, maximize funding for your renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainability projects.
Clean Technology Funding Programs
SR&ED for Clean Technology
SDTC Funding
Net Zero Accelerator
Fundable Clean Technology Research Areas
Explore the clean technology research domains that qualify for maximum funding
Renewable Energy Systems
$210KSolar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy generation and storage technologies
- Advanced solar panels
- Wind turbine optimization
- Energy storage systems
Carbon Capture & Storage
$265KTechnologies for capturing, utilizing, and storing carbon dioxide emissions
- Direct air capture
- Industrial CO2 capture
- Carbon utilization
Waste Management & Recycling
$175KAdvanced waste processing, recycling technologies, and circular economy solutions
- Plastic recycling innovations
- Waste-to-energy systems
- Circular manufacturing
Water Treatment & Conservation
$190KWater purification, desalination, and conservation technologies
- Advanced filtration
- Desalination technologies
- Smart water management
Qualifying Clean Technology R&D Activities
CleanTech Funding Application Process
Define Environmental Impact
Clearly outline your technology's environmental benefits and sustainability objectives
Document Technical Innovation
Identify specific technological challenges and experimental approaches in your clean technology
Track Development Activities
Maintain detailed records of R&D work, testing, and performance validation
Demonstrate Commercialization
Show market potential, scalability, and path to commercial deployment
CleanTech Funding FAQ
What clean technology activities qualify for SR&ED tax credits?
Qualifying clean technology activities include renewable energy system development, energy storage innovation, carbon capture technologies, waste management solutions, water treatment systems, and any R&D work advancing environmental sustainability with technological uncertainty.
How much funding can cleantech companies access in Canada?
CleanTech companies can access up to $4.5M annually through SR&ED tax credits (35% refundable), plus SDTC funding up to $15M per project, Net Zero Accelerator funding from the $8B program, and Clean Growth Program contributions up to $5M.
Do environmental impact studies qualify for funding?
Environmental impact assessments typically don't qualify for SR&ED, but the development of new environmental monitoring technologies, measurement systems, and life cycle assessment methodologies that involve technological uncertainty may qualify.
What makes a clean technology project eligible for SDTC funding?
SDTC funding requires demonstrated environmental benefits, technological innovation, commercial potential, and Canadian development. Projects must show significant GHG reductions, air/water quality improvements, or soil/groundwater remediation benefits.