Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Canadian corporations engaged in transportation sectors - Research institutions and universities (in partnership with industry) - Not-for-profit organizations working in clean transportation - Joint ventures or consortiums with Canadian entities as lead applicants - Businesses operating in or serving the aviation, marine, or rail sectors ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 per project - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (contribution) - Matching Requirements: Varies by program stream; typically requires 25-50% cost-sharing from applicant or partners - Eligible Costs Coverage: Covers direct project costs up to the stated maximum - Payment Structure: Funds disbursed upon milestone completion and approved invoicing ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development salaries and wages for project team members - Equipment and instrumentation purchases (directly related to project) - Technology development and software licensing - Laboratory testing and analysis costs - Prototype development and manufacturing - Consulting and professional services (engineering, technical expertise) - Materials and supplies for R&D activities - Project management and reporting costs - Travel directly related to project execution ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Sector Focus: Project must demonstrate emissions reduction in aviation, marine, or rail transportation - Environmental Impact: Clear quantifiable reduction targets for air pollutants or greenhouse gases must be established - Timeline: Projects typically have 12-24 month completion windows - Reporting Requirements: Quarterly progress reports and final project documentation mandatory - Intellectual Property: Applicants must own or secure rights to resulting IP; government retains limited use rights - Canadian Content: Project must be conducted in Canada with Canadian team members - Commercialization Plan: Evidence of market viability and path to commercialization required - Funding Clawback: Non-compliance or project abandonment may trigger fund recovery clauses