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CLEAN GROWTH HUB Overview ~June 2018

Allison ChristieDirector, Clean Growth Hubinfo.cgh-ccp@canada.cawww.canada.ca/clean-growth

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Providing a single point of contact for federal clean technology programming

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Co-Chair)

Natural Resources Canada (Co-Chair)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada Global Affairs Canada (Trade Commissioner Service )

Canadian Commercial Corporation National Research Council Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Export Development Canada Transport Canada

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Centre for Greening Government)

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Services

1•Connect with us on your clean technology project

2•Navigate funding programs and services that meet your needs

3•Get advice and answers from across government

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Examples of Current Programming4

Research, development and demonstration:• SD Tech Fund (SDTC)• Green Infrastructure – Demonstration (NRCan)

Growing your clean tech company:• New clean tech equity and debt financing (BDC and EDC)

Exporting your technology:• International Business Development Strategy for Clean Tech (GAC-TCS)• Climate Finance Business Development (GAC-TCS)

Deployment/adoption of market-ready tech:• Green Infrastructure – Deployment (NRCan)• Low Carbon Economy Fund (ECCC)

Fostering success among Canadian innovators

NSERC Research Partnerships

Experience

ConnectEngage (Plus) and CASBE

Collaborative R&D

Applied R&D

Build in Canada Innovation Program

▪ Contract for your first sale

▪ Keep intellectual property

▪ Innovation tested in a real-life setting

▪ Up to $500,000 for non-military innovations and up to $1,000,000 for military innovations

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

SDTC-ERA-AI Calgary Workshop

June 19, 2018

NRC-IRAP

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We meet with clients at theirbusiness location.

Industrial Research Assistance Program

Mandate:Stimulate wealth creation in Canada through innovation.

Mission:Accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovative services and funding.

VisionBe the most impactful program of its kind in the world, where Canadian firms go first to transform their ideas into commercial success.

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IRAP business model

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Concierge

Business Advice

Linkages

Competitive Intelligence

Industrial Research Assistance Program

ADVISORY SERVICES

FUNDING ($)

CAIP

Youth Green

Youth

International

IRAP

Technology Expertise

5 NRC: Canada’s RTO5

Thank you

1-877-994-4727www.nrc.gc.ca/irap

DIGITAL

OMICS

ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGAND MATERIALS

PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES

SUBSIDIARIES

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ALBERTA INNOVATES

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ALBERTA INNOVATES:SUPPORTING INNOVATION

Sector Innovation Programs

Innovation Capacity

Entrepreneurial Investment

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ENTREPRENEURIAL INVESTMENTS

EntrepreneurIncubators

TechDevelopment

Advisor

RegionalInnovationNetworks

Big 5:Direct

Industry Funding

Capital Access

SME Technology & Business Readiness

Global Partnerships

Startups

Coaching Community Capital

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INNOVATION CAPACITYPOST SECONDARY INVESTMENTS + FACILITIES + RESEARCHERS

Platform and Emerging Technologies (Digital, Omics, Nano)

Strategic Research/

Chairs Program

Student/ Post Doc Programs

Centre and Networking

Grants

Academia/Small SMEs

Grants

Innovation Funding Support System

Facilities (e.g. AERF, ACCTC)

Researchers (InnoTech Alberta, CFER Technologies)

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SECTOR INNOVATION PROGRAMS

Clean Technology(e.g. CPH, W2WA)

Advanced Hydrocarbons

(e.g., BPU, BBC)

Water and Land (e.g., WIP, Tailings)

Clean Energy

Bio Sector

Biomaterials, Biochemicals,

BioenergyAlberta Bio

FutureLignin

Challenge 1.0CNC

Challenge 3.0Biomaterials

Pursuit

Alberta’s Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework (CCITF) Programs

CCITF Programs

1. Clean Technology Development

2. Clean Technology Networks/ Emerging Partnerships

3. Clean Technology Commercialization

4. Clean Technology Business Innovation

5. Clean Technology Facility Support

CCITF Focus “Sectors”

1. Cleaner Oil and Gas

2. Methane Emissions Reduction

3. Low Carbon Electricity

4. Waste to Value-Added

5. Green Buildings

6. Energy Efficiency

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6. Clean Technology Demonstration (ERA)

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PARTNERSHIP IN INNOVATION

INTRODUCTION TO SDTC

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SDTC: WHO WE AREDelivering real economic and environmental benefits for Canadians

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IS YOUR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IDEA ELIGIBLE?

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• These staff are here today. If you see them, strike up a conversation!

• To contact us later, you can send an email to info@sdtc.ca or go online to find out more at www.sdtc.ca

CONNECT WITH US

Pascal-Hugo PlourdeDirector,

Partnerships

Zoë KolbucVice President,

Partnerships

Pierre PaffenhoffTechnology

Scout

Alison FabianManager,

Partnerships

Jennifer SmithApplications &

Intake Coordinator

Identify and accelerate innovative solutions that secure Alberta’s success in a lower

carbon economy

Alberta is recognized as an innovation and technology leader in a lower carbon world

Not-for-Profits

Small and Medium

Enterprises

Research OrganizationsMunicipalities

Post-Secondary Institutions

Large Industrial Emitters

Not-for-Profits

Small and Medium

Enterprises

Research OrganizationsMunicipalities

Post-Secondary Institutions

Large Industrial Emitters

• Calls for Proposals▪ Targeting market needs

▪ Open and competitive

▪ Detailed guidelines document

▪ Applicant information webinar

▪ Fairness monitor oversight

• Partnership Intake Program▪ Trusted partners

▪ Co-funding basis

▪ Selected referrals

• Two-Stage Evaluation Process

Economic Development and Trade – EDT

EDT Programs

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Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

Alberta Export Expansion Package (AEEP)

Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC)

Contact Information:Tracy MacDonald, Program Officer (AITC), Tracy.MacDonald@gov.ab.caJoshua Martin, Statistics and Reporting Analyst (EDT), Joshua.R.Martin@gov.ab.ca

Capital Investment Tax Credit – CITC

Support for large-scale capital investments greater than

$1 million

For companies involved in manufacturing, processing, and tourism infrastructure

10% tax credit for up to $5 million per corporation

Over $1.2 billion in capital investments supported

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Alberta Investor Tax Credit – AITC2

30% tax credit for eligible investments in:

research, development and commercialization

tourism activities

interactive digital media

visual effects and digital animation

~$30 millionRemaining budget for 2018-19

Available on a first-come first serve basis for individual and corporate investments into

Venture Capital Corporations and eligible Alberta-based

small businesses

Alberta Investor Tax Credit – AITCAverage Investment Made Per

Corporation

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10

15

20

25

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Approved Denied

$28.1 million approvedResulted in $94 million of investment

Tax Credits Approved and Denied2017-18 (millions)

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$ 56,876.78

$ 25,000.00

$ 132,287.19

EBC average individualinvestment

VCC average investment

EBC average corporateinvestment

13.3 average number of investors for EBCswith approved tax credit requests

Alberta Export Expansion Package – AEEP3

$3 million annually to support Alberta companies in export readiness and successUp to

SME Export Support Fund Export Readiness Micro Voucher Program

Cost coverage for SMEs entering new international

markets up to $20,000

Up to $10,000 for developing a market entry strategy

Alberta Export Expansion Package – AEEP

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Number of Projects

Country Number of Projects

USA 66

China 33

Mexico 23

Indonesia 16

Japan 15

UAE 15

Germany 12

Singapore 11

Australia 10

Other 124

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Source:

WHAT WE DOWD administers programs that advance

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In rural

This includes initiatives delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

throughout the four western provinces.

BC AB SK MB

&

urban areas

Innovation Business Development

Community Economic

Development

Western Innovation Initiative (WINN)

Western Diversification Program (WDP)

a five-year federal Initiative that offers repayable contributions for small- and medium-sized

enterprises (SMEs) with operations in Western Canada to move their new and innovative

technologies from the later stages of research and development to the marketplace.

is the main program through which WD makes strategic investments in initiatives that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada. Funding is available to not-for-profit organizations for projects that support innovation, business development and/or community economic growth.

WD PROGRAMS

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WESTERN CANADA GROWTH STRATEGY

Cluster Growth Inclusiveness

OUR PATH FORWARD

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WD will expand the knowledge-based economy by focusing on up

to four innovation clusters

WD will support under-represented groups (e.g., Indigenous People and women) to participate in the economy

InnovationStra

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Business Growth Growth Partnerships Community Initiatives

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BDC 2019-2023 CP – Board briefing 1

About BDC

49,000entrepreneurs

118BDC business centres

2,200BDC employees

BDC is the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs

BDC 2019-2023 CP – Board briefing 2

BDC is Deeply Invested in Cleantech

>$100MFinancing | Growth &

Transition Capital

$287M ICE* Venture Capital Fund

>$180M Indirect Equity

(Via external VC funds)

More than $1 Billion in dedicated support for cleantech

$600M Cleantech Practice

$540M – Direct$60M – Funds

*Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Capital Fund

Exis

ting

New

(20

18 -

2023

) Flexible, patient, creative capital solutions to accelerate growth

Debt & Equity

Deal sizes from a few $M up to $20M alongside other investors

Advisory Services to address management gaps and optimize

capacity to execute

Proactive connections to global investors and corporate strategic

partners

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BDC Cleantech Practice – Investment FocusHighly selective approach on Canadian cleantech firms with the greatest potential to scale

Validated Technologywith differentiated & defensible IP

Commercial TractionRevenue Growth, Contracts

Clear Pathway to Profitability&

Ambition to Scale

Strong Management Compelling Business Plan

ATB CapitalYou have traction, customers and sales….. Now what?

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Unleash your business potential● Bootstrapping takes you so far...

○ Pursue more customers○ Acquire competitors○ Gain market share

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About EDCFederal crown corporation, est. 1944

Mandate to help companies export and invest internationally

19 offices across Canada, 20 representations worldwide

Financially self-sufficient

EDCSupport to date

Helped over 180 cleantechcompanies export globally

Almost quadrupled our cleantech customers since 2012

Facilitated close to $5 billion worth of cleantech export business between 2012 and 2017

When EDCcan support

Meeting the challengesAccessing growth and working capital

Non-payment and political risksMarket knowledge and international connections

Presentation name (Name of presenter) (Position) (Division/Post name, City)

Presentation by:

TCS Prairies Regional Office

Everywhere You Do Business

Prairies and NWT Regional Office

Who Are Our Clients ? • small, medium and large companies • established in Canada • do business abroad or are export-ready • have researched their market

We help Canadian SMEs: – Export – Invest abroad – Seek technology and capital – Develop R&D partnerships

What Do We Do? The TCS promotes Canada’s economic

interests in the global marketplace

• Foreign-market access • Trade leads • Exports • Business contacts • Events •Technology transfer

• Licensing agreements • Joint-venture development • Research and development (R&D) partnerships • Investment in Canada – FDI • Investment abroad - CDIA

The TCS facilitates:

Four Core Services

Preparing for International Markets Assessing Market Potential Finding Qualified Contacts Resolving Problems

“The TCS is almost an extension of our business. They aren’t employees; they’re a part of our company.”

Bob Thomas, Progeny Software, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

The Trade Commissioner Service has an unparalleled network of contacts around the world and here in Canada; our TCS Regional Offices can connect you to the right one(s)

TCS Partners include: • Export Development Canada (EDC) • Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) • Federal gov’t departments (CBSA, CIC, AAFC, WD, NRC) • Provincial and Municipal economic development organizations • Business and industry associations

Leveraging Partnerships

PROACTIVE SECTORS ¾ Aerospace ¾ Agriculture and Processed Foods ¾ Ag Tech and Equipment ¾ Defence and Security ¾ Manufacturing ¾ Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

¾ Energy IT, Telecom, Geomatics ¾ Digital Media, Gaming, Software

¾ Infrastructure ¾ Life Sciences ¾ Mining ¾ Oil and Gas

¾ Equipment ¾ Services and Pipelines ¾ Exploration and Production

¾ Clean technologies ¾ Water Treatment, emissions control, processes ¾ Clean Energy, renewables

REACTIVE SECTORS ¾Automotive ¾Chemicals ¾Consumer Products ¾Education ¾Financial Services ¾Fish and Seafood ¾Forestry and Wood Products ¾Ocean Technologies ¾Professional Services ¾Tourism ¾Transportation ¾Wine, Beer and Spirits

TCS Sector Expertise in the Prairies

Canexport www.international.gc.ca/canexport Going Global for Innovation http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ggi-vmi/index.aspx?lang=eng Canadian International Innovaiton Program http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/index.aspx?lang=eng Canadian Technology Accelerators http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/cta-atc/index.aspx?lang=eng

TCS Funding Support Programs

Contact us today! The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Everywhere you do business tradecommissioner.gc.ca