Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a venture capital investment firm based in Ottawa, established in 2001. The organization focuses on funding and supporting Canadian cleantech projects, helping companies advance innovative technologies to market. SDTC's investments span various sectors, including agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and waste management. By fostering the growth of these companies, SDTC aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate export opportunities while delivering environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Operating independently, SDTC collaborates with a diverse network of partners from private industry, academia, and government, both domestically and internationally, to enhance the impact of its initiatives. The organization receives funding from the Government of Canada to further its mission.

Timon LeDain

Vice President, Operations

Leo Bever Ph.D

Investment Director

Past deals in Sustainability

Viridis Terra

Venture Round in 2021
Viridis Terra International focus on the restoration of degraded ecosystems, lands, and soils; and on the formulation, implementation, and sustainable management of large-scale reforestation, afforestation, and forest and agroforest landscape restoration projects.

RainStick

Grant in 2021
RainStick is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled shower system designed to significantly reduce water and energy consumption while maintaining a luxurious shower experience. Their innovative product recirculates and filters water, allowing users to save up to 80% in both water and energy usage. Additionally, the shower system includes features that track real-time water and energy savings, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns. By focusing on sustainability and advanced shower technology, RainStick aims to transform traditional showering practices into an eco-friendly experience.

Synauta

Grant in 2020
Synauta is a cleantech startup collaborating with desalination innovators in Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Canada. Together these companies share our goal of reducing energy and chemical use in desalination. Founded in 2018, their vision is that they all live in a world where energy and water is not wasted. With their solution they estimate the global industry can save more than 3 million tonnes of CO2 every year.

Sucseed

Grant in 2019
SucSeed is a socially-driven hydroponics company focused on improving food security and promoting sustainable agriculture. The company offers at-home hydroponic systems, including grow tanks and accessories, designed for households across Canada. These systems are produced in collaboration with Choices For Youth, an organization dedicated to supporting and employing young people facing barriers to work and housing. In addition to selling hydroponic gardens, SucSeed emphasizes education by providing a platform that teaches the next generation about sustainable farming practices, healthy eating, and waste reduction. Through its initiatives, SucSeed empowers individuals to take control of their food security while fostering social responsibility.

Svante

Grant in 2016
Svante specializes in providing innovative solutions for capturing large-scale CO2 emissions from emissions-intensive industries. The company offers a commercially viable method to capture carbon dioxide from existing infrastructure, allowing for either safe storage or recycling for industrial use in a closed loop. Svante's technology stands out by enabling CO2 capture at less than half the capital cost of traditional solutions, making industrial-scale carbon capture both feasible and efficient. The company is supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, including notable figures such as Nobel Laureate Steven Chu and former Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, which underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies.
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