Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Technologies du développement durable du Canada
Agency overview
Formed 2001
Jurisdiction Government of Canada
Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario
Agency executive
  • Leah Lawrence, president and CEO
Website www.sdtc.ca

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to fund new clean technologies.

History

In 2001, the Government of Canada created Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) as an arm’s-length foundation[1] to “demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil.”[2] These clean technologies, such as fuel cells and biofuels, are developed through public-private partnerships with SDTC acting as a funder.[3]

Investments

SDTC has invested in about 300 projects throughout Canada.[4]

Governance

Leah Lawrence is the president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.[5] SDTC is overseen by a Board of Directors, with Jim Balsillie as the Chairman.[6]

Portfolio Investments

SDTC has provided funding to the following companies, among others:

References

  1. "Canada falling behind U.S. in clean-energy efforts: experts". Nationalpost.com. December 26, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  2. "Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act". Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. "We must take lead on clean energy front". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  4. "About Us - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. "The SDTC Staff - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  6. "Board & Committees - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  7. Baines, David (June 22, 2011). "Despite 15 years of losses, Westport's stock is still flying high". Vancouversun.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  8. Times Colonist July 30, 2011 (July 30, 2011). "$5M for clean energy projects". Timescolonist.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  9. "GaN Systems scores VC funding - Technology - Ottawa Business Journal". Obj.ca. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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