Formed 2001 Website www.sdtc.ca Founded 2001 | Jurisdiction Government of Canada Headquarters Ottawa, Canada | |
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Agency executive Leah Lawrence, president and CEO | ||
Interview with vicky sharpe president ceo of sustainable development technology canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to fund new clean technologies.
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Sustainable development technology canada dr vickie sharpe
History
In 2001, the Government of Canada created Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) as an arm’s-length foundation to “demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil.” These clean technologies, such as fuel cells and biofuels, are developed through public-private partnerships with SDTC acting as a funder.
Investments
SDTC has invested in about 300 projects throughout Canada.
Governance
Leah Lawrence is the president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada. SDTC is overseen by a Board of Directors, with Jim Balsillie as the Chairman.
Portfolio Investments
SDTC has provided funding to the following companies, among others: