Run a Challenge

Find Market-Ready Innovation Without the Risk

OUR IMPACT TO DATE
$ 31.5 M
In Funding to Challenge Winners
57
Challenges Run
70 Mt
Projected Emission Reductions

With so many technology solutions out there, finding one that meets your unique climate and environmental challenges can be costly, time-consuming and risky.

Our Challenge program provides a systemized, de-risked and cost-effective process for sourcing, evaluating and testing cleantech solutions.

With over 1,000 companies in our network, best-in-class accelerator programs, an unrivalled Challenge track record in Canada, and partnerships across the globe, we have unparalleled insights on, and access to, clean technologies. 

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Our Process

  1. Discover - We work with you to identify need and goals
  2. Recruit - Identify solutions from across Canada or worldwide
  3. Evaluate - Independent evaluation of potential solutions with readiness assessment to create a shortlist
  4. Select - Final selection of top solution(s) for award or further examination 
  5. Implement - If required, assist with technology support, trials, or implementation

Pricing

1

Specific

$25,000

A fast, inexpensive solution to understanding the technology state-of-play for your specific needs and scope

2

Standing

$30,000

An ongoing supported and curated innovation stream to constantly source solutions as they arise in your areas of need

3

Medium

$80,000

A scaled-up version of the specific call that includes an independent third-party evaluation of applications

4

Large

$200,000+

Full challenge program with fairness monitor, third-party evaluation, dedicated marketing campaign, and optional path to pilot