Canada's small and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and are responding to some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change. Supporting their innovative work is vital to helping position Canada as a global leader in clean technologies and creating a sustainable future for all Canadians.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC are investing a combined total of $1.5 million in funding for 12 companies in British Columbia that are piloting cleantech projects that will support the development of a greener B.C. and foster growth in the province's cleantech sector. This funding is provided through the BC Fast Pilot program, a joint initiative between NRC IRAP and Innovate BC.
The BC Fast Pilot program helps small and medium-sized businesses design, build and operate a pilot plant or small demonstration of their technology in real-world conditions. The program allows B.C. technology companies to show the impact of their product, measure the value of their solution and encourage customer adoption. For customers, the program offers a way to minimize some of the risk that traditional industries encounter when adopting new technologies.
