Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Established in 2001, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that funds and supports innovative cleantech projects. It focuses on moving groundbreaking technologies to market, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental benefits. SDTC operates independently but collaborates with various stakeholders from private industry, academia, and governments.

Leo Bever Ph.D

Investment Director

Michael Brown

Investment Committee Member

Leah Lawrence

President and CEO

Timon LeDain

Vice President, Operations

Vicky J. Sharpe

President and CEO

Past deals in Mining

Progressive Planet Solutions

Grant in 2025
Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. is a junior mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties, primarily zeolite minerals. Incorporated in 2006, the company’s flagship asset is the Z1 Zeolite mine, located northeast of Cache Creek, British Columbia. Progressive Planet Solutions was previously known as Ashburton Ventures Inc. before rebranding in June 2018. The company is dedicated to exploring and developing its mineral properties to leverage the potential of zeolite in various applications.

Environmental Material Science

Grant in 2021
EMS is a technological solution. They are dedicated to solving the environmental management and sustainability challenges faced by their customers.Their services include pipelines, consulting groups, pipeline service companies, refineries, small town municipalities, agricultural companies, and mining companies.

Evercloak

Seed Round in 2020
Evercloak is a Waterloo, Canada-based materials company that develops ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films for cleantech applications. It employs a low-cost manufacturing platform to produce continuous coatings and ultra-thin membranes, enabling energy-efficient technologies across oil and gas, nuclear, energy, mining and agriculture sectors. The company aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by cooling buildings without warming the planet, delivering solutions that improve indoor comfort and support sustainable building operations.

Summit Nanotech Corporation

Seed Round in 2020
Summit Nanotech Corporation is a Calgary-based cleantech company developing direct lithium extraction technology for lithium producers, with modular systems designed for scalable deployment and a focus on sustainable, water-efficient operations. Founded in 2018, it collaborates with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina to reduce environmental impact and lower costs compared with traditional methods.

Nouveau Monde Graphite

Grant in 2020
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of graphite properties in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, the company owns the Matawinie property, which consists of 319 mining claims covering 17,585 hectares located north of Montreal. Nouveau Monde Graphite is dedicated to developing a natural graphite-based anode material aimed at supplying the lithium-ion battery industry, thereby targeting the growing North American market for battery-grade materials. The company emphasizes environmentally responsible practices in its operations, aligning with the increasing demand for sustainable and low-impact sources of natural graphite for battery manufacturers. Its projects include the Matawinie Mine and the Battery Material Plant, positioning Nouveau Monde Graphite as a key player in the green energy transition.

Alliance Magnesium

Funding Round in 2020
Alliance Magnesium Inc. is a Canadian company based in Brossard, founded in 2003, that specializes in the development of a patented electrolysis clean tech technology for producing magnesium from serpentine rock. The company aims to utilize hydroelectricity as a clean energy source to extract magnesium metal from tailings, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional magnesium production methods. By innovating on existing processes that are energy-intensive and predominantly used by producers in China, Alliance Magnesium seeks to offer a more sustainable solution for the automotive and aerospace industries.

Nouveau Monde Graphite

Grant in 2019
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of graphite properties in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, the company owns the Matawinie property, which consists of 319 mining claims covering 17,585 hectares located north of Montreal. Nouveau Monde Graphite is dedicated to developing a natural graphite-based anode material aimed at supplying the lithium-ion battery industry, thereby targeting the growing North American market for battery-grade materials. The company emphasizes environmentally responsible practices in its operations, aligning with the increasing demand for sustainable and low-impact sources of natural graphite for battery manufacturers. Its projects include the Matawinie Mine and the Battery Material Plant, positioning Nouveau Monde Graphite as a key player in the green energy transition.

Saltworks Technologies

Grant in 2019
Saltworks Technologies operates as a water technology company that designs, manufactures and delivers desalination and wastewater treatment plants. It develops turnkey systems including crystallizers, ion exchange membrane products, membrane-stack configurations, and ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis for industrial wastewater. The company offers salt splitters, ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer to treat wastewater, brine, and to enable zero liquid discharge. It provides process engineering, operation and finance services. Saltworks serves customers worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals processing, agriculture, food and beverage, landfills, and general water remediation, addressing ammonia treatment, leachate, freshwater and brine management, and resource recovery. It emphasizes reducing brine volume, lowering disposal costs, and achieving no liquid discharge through smart design and automation. Founded in 2008 and based in Richmond, Canada.

KSM

Grant in 2018
KSM specializes in the production of potassium-based fertilizers, including potassium sulfate (SOP) and potassium magnesium sulfate (SOPM). Utilizing a patented process, they convert abundant mine tailings into these products, along with hydrochloric acid as a byproduct.

Yava Technologies

Grant in 2018
Yava Technologies is a Toronto-based company established in 1990 that specializes in developing and licensing innovative mineral recovery process solutions for the mining and mineral processing industries. The company aims to enhance the efficiency of these industries by offering a technology that eliminates the reliance on traditional mining equipment, such as concentrators and smelters. Yava Technologies focuses on creating low-cost, environmentally friendly processes that facilitate the recovery of various metals, ultimately allowing organizations to generate increased profits and value-added products across different sectors.

Alliance Magnesium

Funding Round in 2018
Alliance Magnesium Inc. is a Canadian company based in Brossard, founded in 2003, that specializes in the development of a patented electrolysis clean tech technology for producing magnesium from serpentine rock. The company aims to utilize hydroelectricity as a clean energy source to extract magnesium metal from tailings, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional magnesium production methods. By innovating on existing processes that are energy-intensive and predominantly used by producers in China, Alliance Magnesium seeks to offer a more sustainable solution for the automotive and aerospace industries.

MineSense Technologies

Grant in 2018
MineSense Technologies develops sensor-based solutions for the mining industry. It specializes in high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grade in real-time. The company offers a suite of sensing and sorting equipment, evaluation tools, laboratory services, professional services, and field support.

KMX Technologies

Grant in 2018
KMX Technologies specializes in membrane distillation technology aimed at enhancing the separation and recovery of valuable chemicals and water treatment processes. The company offers innovative solutions that integrate with conventional methods like reverse osmosis and distillation to achieve more efficient separations. Its primary applications span various industries, including mining, desalination, oil and gas, environmental remediation, and industrial waste management. By providing next-generation systems that focus on low-cost solutions for brine concentration and organic solvent recovery, KMX Technologies addresses critical mineral extraction and water treatment challenges effectively.

Dundee Sustainable Technologies

Grant in 2018
Dundee Sustainable Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative hydrometallurgical processes aimed at addressing challenges in the mining industry, both in Canada and internationally. The company focuses on its proprietary CLEVR process, which efficiently extracts precious metals while simultaneously removing and stabilizing harmful contaminants like arsenic, antimony, and cadmium. Additionally, Dundee's GlassLock process further stabilizes arsenic and produces an insoluble glass residue that complies with environmental regulations. The company is adept at processing complex and refractory materials, allowing for the extraction of base and precious metals from ores, concentrates, and tailings that conventional methods cannot exploit due to metallurgical or environmental constraints. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Dundee Sustainable Technologies was previously known as Nichromet Extraction Inc. and rebranded in January 2014.

waterStrider Treatment

Grant in 2017
waterStrider treatment removes oil, sulphide, bacteria, metals, and suspended solids from frac water, making it reusable for a fraction of the price of current fresh water use at fracking sites. In doing so, the environmental impact and costs associated with fracking are dramatically reduced.

PurLucid Treatment Solutions

Grant in 2017
PurLucid Treatment Solutions is a North American services company focused on innovative water treatment technologies. It designs and manufactures advanced water and wastewater treatment systems specifically tailored for the heavy oil, mining, forestry, and industrial sectors. The company's proprietary systems excel in hydrocarbon recovery and provide ultra-filtered water, effectively removing water and solids to enhance oil recovery processes. Through its cutting-edge solutions, PurLucid is transforming water treatment practices in various industries.

Ground Effects Environmental Services

Grant in 2017
Ground Effects Environmental Services (GEE), established in 1998 and headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, specializes in innovative environmental solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial sectors. The company has developed over 70 patented in situ remediation technologies, focusing particularly on mobile remediation solutions and electrokinetic technologies. GEE's proprietary electrokinetic platform effectively removes solids and contaminants from fluids, supporting applications such as frac flowback treatment, salt remediation, drill cuttings treatment, and invert drilling mud treatment. Additionally, Ground Effects provides bio-decontamination units designed to eliminate viruses and bacteria from surfaces, positioning itself as a leader in the field of environmental services.

E2metrix

Grant in 2017
E2metrix Inc. is a Canadian technology company focused on the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative wastewater and recirculated water treatment systems. Founded in 2010 and based in Sherbrooke, Québec, the company utilizes its proprietary electrolysis technology platform, ECOTHOR, to tackle wastewater challenges across various industries, including municipal water treatment, food processing, dairy processing, mining, and more. E2metrix specializes in providing solutions for phosphorus removal, ammonia reduction, and the recovery of resources, enabling clients to effectively manage and treat a broad range of contaminants in their wastewater.

Saltworks Technologies

Grant in 2016
Saltworks Technologies operates as a water technology company that designs, manufactures and delivers desalination and wastewater treatment plants. It develops turnkey systems including crystallizers, ion exchange membrane products, membrane-stack configurations, and ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis for industrial wastewater. The company offers salt splitters, ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer to treat wastewater, brine, and to enable zero liquid discharge. It provides process engineering, operation and finance services. Saltworks serves customers worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals processing, agriculture, food and beverage, landfills, and general water remediation, addressing ammonia treatment, leachate, freshwater and brine management, and resource recovery. It emphasizes reducing brine volume, lowering disposal costs, and achieving no liquid discharge through smart design and automation. Founded in 2008 and based in Richmond, Canada.

Quantiam Technologies

Grant in 2016
Quantiam Technologies is a manufacturing technology company that develops and commercializes advanced materials, nano materials, coatings, surfaces, and catalysts for extreme-operating environments and energy-related applications. It offers high-performance coatings for internal surfaces of complex tubular shapes and develops catalyst systems and energy nanomaterials for the methanol-hydrogen economy, including hydrogen storage and hydrogen production. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, automotive, tar sands, mining, and chemical processing, and provides technical services in nanomaterials characterization, surface analysis, microstructural and performance characterization, along with consulting and research services in materials science. Based in Edmonton, Canada, Quantiam operates internationally and was founded in 1998.

Orbite Technologies

Grant in 2015
Orbite Technologies is a Canadian mineral-processing and resource development company focused on clean technology. The company employs innovative and proprietary processes to produce alumina, silica, hematite, magnesium oxide, titanium oxide, and rare earth and rare metal oxides, aiming to do so at competitive costs while adhering to sustainable practices. Orbite utilizes diverse feedstocks, including aluminous clay, kaolin, bauxite, and other industrial residues, to address inefficiencies and environmental challenges in the minerals processing sector. Currently, the company is finalizing its first commercial high-purity alumina production plant in Cap-Chat, Québec, and has developed plans for a smelter-grade alumina production facility using clay from its Grande-Vallée deposit. With a robust portfolio of 16 intellectual property families, including multiple patents across various regions, Orbite operates a state-of-the-art technology development center in Laval, Québec, where it continues to refine and validate its technologies.

ElectroKinetic Solutions

Grant in 2014
ElectroKinetic Solutions is a technology company that specializes in dewatering and decontamination processes through innovative electrokinetic applications. Its technology is designed to address challenges in various industrial environments, particularly those involving difficult-to-dewater slurries, sludge, and unstable clay soils. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for oil sand producers, as they facilitate the effective management of tailings generated from oil sands and other mining operations. By leveraging electrokinetics, ElectroKinetic Solutions aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dewatering processes, thereby enhancing operational outcomes in industries facing complex environmental challenges.

Saltworks Technologies

Grant in 2010
Saltworks Technologies operates as a water technology company that designs, manufactures and delivers desalination and wastewater treatment plants. It develops turnkey systems including crystallizers, ion exchange membrane products, membrane-stack configurations, and ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis for industrial wastewater. The company offers salt splitters, ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer to treat wastewater, brine, and to enable zero liquid discharge. It provides process engineering, operation and finance services. Saltworks serves customers worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals processing, agriculture, food and beverage, landfills, and general water remediation, addressing ammonia treatment, leachate, freshwater and brine management, and resource recovery. It emphasizes reducing brine volume, lowering disposal costs, and achieving no liquid discharge through smart design and automation. Founded in 2008 and based in Richmond, Canada.
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