INSAT — Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aerospace and aviation sector - Canadian-based organizations with primary operations in Canada - Companies developing or commercializing sustainable aviation technologies - Organizations capable of demonstrating technical expertise and project management capacity - Entities in partnership with industry collaborators, research institutions, or other stakeholders (cross-sectoral collaboration encouraged) - Businesses with a viable business plan and clear commercialization pathway ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by project scope and complexity; specific maximum not listed in description - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing from applicant or partners (exact ratio to be confirmed in program guidelines) - Eligible Costs: Funded on a percentage basis of total eligible project costs - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based or milestone-based disbursement (to be verified) - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) for sustainable aviation technologies - Technology development and prototyping - Engineering and design activities - Testing and validation of new aeronautical solutions - Cross-sectoral collaboration initiatives and partnership activities - Commercialization pathway development - Personnel costs directly related to project execution - Equipment and materials for technology advancement - Environmental impact assessment and sustainability analysis ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Duration: Multi-phase development with defined milestones - Reporting Requirements: Regular progress reporting and milestone verification - Environmental Focus: Projects must demonstrate clear environmental sustainability benefits to aviation sector - Collaboration Mandate: Cross-sectoral partnerships strongly encouraged or required - Intellectual Property: Conditions on IP ownership and commercialization rights to be specified - Compliance: Adherence to federal funding guidelines and audit requirements - Timeline: Specific application deadlines and project completion timelines apply (refer to official program details) - Performance Metrics: Measurable outcomes and KPIs must be established and tracked throughout project lifecycle