Canadian cleantech companies play a pivotal role in driving innovation in support of Canada's climate change goals. Supporting their important work is crucial to helping position Canada competitively in the global market for clean technologies and creating a sustainable future for all Canadians.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC are providing a combined total of $2,014,425 in research and development funding to 13 companies in British Columbia piloting cleantech projects as part of efforts to support the development of a greener B.C. and bolster the province's cleantech sector. This funding is supported through the BC Fast Pilot rogram, a joint initiative between NRC IRAP and Innovate BC.
The BC Fast Pilot program helps small and medium-sized businesses design, build and operate a pilot plant or small demonstration of their technology in real-world conditions. The program allows B.C. technology companies to demonstrate the impact of their product, measure the value of their solution and encourage customer adoption. For customers, the program offers a way to minimize some of the risk that traditional industries encounter when adopting new technologies.
