INTAD — Initiative Technologie Aéronautique Durable ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Companies actively involved in aerospace technology development - Organizations demonstrating capacity to collaborate across sectors - Businesses with a primary focus on sustainable/green aerospace innovation - Joint ventures or consortiums with aerospace industry participants - Research institutions and technology development firms in the aerospace sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based funding) - Funding Amount: Specific amounts not detailed in description; typically scaled to project scope and SME size - Matching Requirements: Likely co-investment requirement from applicant (standard for federal aerospace initiatives) - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant structure, not loan) - Budget Allocation: Funds distributed based on eligible project costs and demonstrated financial need ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) for sustainable aerospace technologies - Technology development and innovation activities - Payroll for R&D personnel and technical specialists - Cross-sector collaboration and partnership initiatives - Environmental sustainability improvements in aerospace applications - Equipment and infrastructure for aerospace technology advancement - Project management and commercialization activities related to green aviation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must advance sustainable/green aerospace technology development - Demonstration of intersectoral collaboration commitments - Alignment with environmental sustainability objectives - Project-specific milestones and deliverables required - Reporting and accountability mechanisms to funding body - Compliance with federal funding program regulations - Potential timeline restrictions for project completion - Evidence of project viability and technical feasibility required - Funds must be deployed according to approved budget and timeline