Announcing our seed funding from SDTC
We’re proud to be named a recipient of Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s seed funding for sustainable innovation.
At LightLeaf Solar we produce solar panels uniquely designed to power anything that moves. The versatility of our solar panels allows for new opportunity in the world of transportation - first, we tackled small trailers; then sailboats; and created the gLeaf, a panel that can be easily affixed to any structure. Our plans underway will further revolutionize transportation, and we have SDTC to thank for supporting our mission.
Today, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced Seed Funding of $2.5 million for 25 Canadian companies developing new technologies to fight the effects of climate change, contribute to the circular economy, and promote the well-being of people and the protection of nature.
This latest cohort showcases the scope of sustainable innovation in Canada across diverse sectorial industries – from agriculture to transport to healthcare – and the growth of women-led firms, which comprises nearly 50 percent of the funded companies.
These companies are developing impressive technology solutions that have the potential to deliver significant environmental benefits to Canada, from livestock protection software and mobile solar modules for vehicles to bio-ink for 3D tissue printing for medical research.
SDTC Seed funding supports promising early-stage Canadian sustainable tech entrepreneurs by providing grants of $50,000 to $100,000 to innovative technology projects with the potential to generate economic and environmental benefits for Canada. Applicants for seed funding are nominated by SDTC’s partnership with Canadian accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneurial service organizations. To learn more, click here.
“SDTC is privileged to work with and support entrepreneurs and their companies at every stage of development. Our unique seed funding stream allows us to invest in companies exploring bold new areas of innovation, enabling them to further prove their solutions, build their business, and create a pipeline of opportunities for Canadian IP creation for immediate and long-term sustainable technology solutions.”
– Leah Lawrence, President, and CEO of SDTC
Quote courtesy of SDTC.
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