Value
Phase 1: $150,000 CAD; Phase 2: $1,000,000 CADDescription
NRCan is seeking a solution that will develop novel processes, approaches and/or technologies, to reduce the cost of tree seedling production, packaging and transportation while also reducing the amount of waste including plastic waste currently generated.
Eligible Applicants
Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:
- for profit
- incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
- 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- research and development activities that take place in Canada
- 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada
- 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work
- 50% or more of its senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence
Eligible Expenses
Multiple grants could result from this Challenge.
Phase 1:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 1 Grant resulting from this Challenge is : $150,000.00 CAD
- The maximum duration for any Phase 1 project funded by a grant resulting from this Challenge is up to 6 months
- Estimated number of Phase 1 grants: 2
Phase 2:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 Grant resulting from this Challenge is : $1,000,000.00 CAD
- The maximum duration for any Phase 2 project funded by a grant resulting from this Challenge is up to 24 months
- Note: Only eligible businesses that have completed Phase 1 could be considered for Phase 2.
- Estimated number of Phase 2 grants: 1
Deadline Date
December 21, 2021.Contact
Contact Name: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
E-mail Address: solutions@canada.ca
Website: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00149.html