i.d.e.a. Fund Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Incorporated businesses and corporations - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Social enterprises and cooperatives - Indigenous-owned businesses - Organizations in all sectors (manufacturing, services, technology, etc.) - Must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Must demonstrate a viable business model and market opportunity ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable grant - Funding Amount: Varies by project scope (typically $25,000 to $150,000+) - Matching Requirement: May require applicant contribution (cash or in-kind) depending on project scale - Repayability: Non-repayable (no loan repayment obligations) - Disbursement: Typically released upon project milestones and deliverables - Additional Support: Includes business advisory services (no additional cost) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) for green products and services - Process redesign and optimization to reduce environmental impact - Technology development and adoption for sustainability - Engineering and design services - Testing, prototyping, and piloting of new solutions - Environmental impact assessments - Equipment and machinery for green initiatives - Professional consulting and technical expertise - Patent and intellectual property filing - Staff training related to green product/service development ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Timeline: Typically 12-24 months from approval to completion - Environmental Impact: Project must demonstrate measurable environmental benefit or emissions reduction - Commercialization Plan: Required to show clear pathway to market within 2-3 years - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and financial statements at key milestones - Intellectual Property: Grant holder retains IP rights; may be required to share learnings with program - Key Milestones: Approval → Fund release → Progress checkpoints → Final deliverables → Completion - Funding Conditions: Must maintain eligible business status throughout project duration - **No Double-D