CLEAN GROWTH HUB. Overview June Allison Christie Director, Clean Growth Hub

CLEAN GROWTH HUB Overview June 2018 Allison Christie Director, Clean Growth Hub info.cgh-ccp@canada.ca www.canada.ca/clean-growth 1

Providing a single point of contact for federal clean technology programming 2 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Co-Chair) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Canadian Commercial Corporation Environment and Climate Change Canada Export Development Canada Natural Resources Canada (Co-Chair) Fisheries and Oceans Canada Global Affairs Canada (Trade Commissioner Service ) National Research Council Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada Transport Canada Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Centre for Greening Government) 2

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 3

Examples of Current Programming 4 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) 4 Deployment/adoption of market-ready tech: Green Infrastructure Deployment (NRCan) Low Carbon Economy Fund (ECCC)

Fostering success among Canadian innovators

NSERC Research Partnerships Experience Connect Applied R&D Collaborative R&D Engage (Plus) and CASBE

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 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. Vision Be the most impactful program of its kind in the world, where Canadian firms go first to transform their ideas into commercial success. We meet with clients at their business location. 1 Industrial Research Assistance Program

IRAP business model FUNDING ($) IRAP International Youth Youth Green CAIP Concierge Business Advice Linkages Competitive Intelligence Technology Expertise ADVISORY SERVICES 4 Industrial Research Assistance Program

Thank you 1-877-994-4727 www.nrc.gc.ca/irap 5 NRC: Canada s RTO

ALBERTA INNOVATES PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES DIGITAL SUBSIDIARIES OMICS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS 1

ALBERTA INNOVATES: SUPPORTING INNOVATION Entrepreneurial Investment Innovation Capacity Sector Innovation Programs 2

ENTREPRENEURIAL INVESTMENTS Coaching Community Capital Startups SME Technology & Business Readiness Entrepreneur Incubators Tech Development Advisor Regional Innovation Networks Big 5: Direct Industry Funding Capital Access Global Partnerships 3

INNOVATION CAPACITY POST SECONDARY INVESTMENTS + FACILITIES + RESEARCHERS Innovation Funding Support System Student/ Post Doc Programs Strategic Research/ Chairs Program Centre and Networking Grants Academia/ Small SMEs Grants Platform and Emerging Technologies (Digital, Omics, Nano) Facilities (e.g. AERF, ACCTC) Researchers (InnoTech Alberta, CFER Technologies) 4

SECTOR INNOVATION PROGRAMS Clean Energy Advanced Hydrocarbons (e.g., BPU, BBC) Clean Technology (e.g. CPH, W2WA) Water and Land (e.g., WIP, Tailings) Bio Sector Alberta Bio Future Biomaterials, Biochemicals, Bioenergy Lignin Challenge 1.0 CNC Challenge 3.0 Biomaterials Pursuit 5

Alberta s Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework (CCITF) Programs CCITF Programs 1. Clean Technology Development CCITF Focus Sectors 2. Clean Technology Networks/ Emerging Partnerships 3. Clean Technology Commercialization 4. Clean Technology Business Innovation 5. Clean Technology Facility Support 1. Cleaner Oil and Gas 2. Methane Emissions Reduction 3. Low Carbon Electricity 4. Waste to Value-Added 5. Green Buildings 6. Energy Efficiency 6. Clean Technology Demonstration (ERA) 6

PARTNERSHIP IN INNOVATION 7

INTRODUCTION TO SDTC

SDTC: WHO WE ARE Delivering real economic and environmental benefits for Canadians Page 2 sdtc.ca

IS YOUR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IDEA ELIGIBLE? Page 3 sdtc.ca

CONNECT WITH US Zoë Kolbuc Vice President, Partnerships Pascal-Hugo Plourde Director, Partnerships Alison Fabian Manager, Partnerships Pierre Paffenhoff Technology Scout Jennifer Smith Applications & Intake Coordinator 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 Page 4 sdtc.ca

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

Large Industrial Emitters Not-for-Profits Post- Secondary Institutions Small and Medium Enterprises Municipalities Research Organizations

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 1 2 3 Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) Alberta Export Expansion Package (AEEP) Contact Information: Tracy MacDonald, Program Officer (AITC), Tracy.MacDonald@gov.ab.ca Joshua Martin, Statistics and Reporting Analyst (EDT), Joshua.R.Martin@gov.ab.ca

1 Capital Investment Tax Credit CITC For companies involved in manufacturing, processing, and tourism infrastructure Support for large-scale capital investments greater than $1 million 10% tax credit for up to $5 million per corporation Over $1.2 billion in capital investments supported

2 Alberta Investor Tax Credit AITC 30% tax credit for eligible investments in: ~$30 million Remaining budget for 2018-19 research, development and commercialization tourism activities interactive digital media visual effects and digital animation Available on a first-come first serve basis for individual and corporate investments into Venture Capital Corporations and eligible Alberta-based small businesses

2 Alberta Investor Tax Credit AITC Average Investment Made Per Corporation Tax Credits Approved and Denied 2017-18 (millions) EBC average individual investment $ 56,876.78 EBC average corporate investment $ 132,287.19 $28.1 million approved Resulted in $94 million of investment 30 VCC average investment $ 25,000.00 25 20 15 10 5 13.3 average number of investors for EBCs with approved tax credit requests 0 Approved Denied

3 Alberta Export Expansion Package AEEP Up to $3 million annually to support Alberta companies in export readiness and success SME Export Support Fund Cost coverage for SMEs entering new international markets up to $20,000 Export Readiness Micro Voucher Program Up to $10,000 for developing a market entry strategy

3 Alberta Export Expansion Package AEEP Number of Projects 0 70 Country Number of Projects USA 66 China 33 Mexico 23 Indonesia 16 Japan 15 UAE 15 Germany 12 Singapore 11 Australia 10 Other 124

Source: ERA-SDTC-AI Workshop Tuesday, June 19, 2018

WHAT WE DO WD administers programs that advance Innovation In rural Business Dev elopment & Community Economic Dev elopment urban areas throughout the four western provinces. BC AB SK MB This includes initiatives delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements. 2

WD PROGRAMS Western Innovation Initiative (WINN) a fiv e-year federal Initiativ e that offers repayable contributions for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with operations in Western Canada to mov e their new and innovative technologies from the later stages of research and development to the marketplace. Western Diversification Program (WDP) is the main program through which WD makes strategic inv estments in initiativ es that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada. Funding is av ailable to not-for-profit organizations for projects that support innovation, business development and/or community economic growth.

WESTERN CANADA GROWTH STRATEGY OUR PATH FORWARD Priorities Cluster Growth WD will expand the knowledgebased economy by focusing on up to four innovation clusters Inclusiveness WD will support under-represented groups (e.g., Indigenous People and women) to participate in the economy Strategies Innovation Business Growth Growth Partnerships Community Initiatives 4

About BDC BDC is the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs 49,000 entrepreneurs 118 BDC business centres 2,200 BDC employees BDC 2019-2023 CP Board briefing 1

BDC is Deeply Invested in Cleantech More than $1 Billion in dedicated support for cleantech Existing New (2018-2023) $600M Cleantech Practice $540M Direct $60M Funds $287M ICE* Venture Capital Fund Flexible, patient, creative capital solutions to accelerate growth Deal sizes from a few $M up to $20M alongside other investors Debt & Equity >$180M Indirect Equity (Via external VC funds) Advisory Services to address management gaps and optimize capacity to execute Proactive connections to global investors and corporate strategic partners >$100M Financing Growth & Transition Capital *Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Capital Fund BDC 2019-2023 CP Board briefing 2

BDC Cleantech Practice Investment Focus Highly selective approach on Canadian cleantech firms with the greatest potential to scale Validated Technology with differentiated & defensible IP Strong Management Compelling Business Plan Commercial Traction Revenue Growth, Contracts Clear Pathway to Profitability & Ambition to Scale BDC 2019-2023 CP Board briefing 3

ATB Capital You have traction, customers and sales.. Now what?

Unleash your business potential Bootstrapping takes you so far... Pursue more customers Acquire competitors Gain market share 4

About EDC Federal crown corporation, est. 1944 Mandate to help companies export and invest internationally 19 offices across Canada, 20 representations worldwide Financially self-sufficient

Almost quadrupled our cleantech customers since 2012 EDC Support to date Helped over 180 cleantech companies export globally Facilitated close to $5 billion worth of cleantech export business between 2012 and 2017

When EDC can support

Meeting the challenges Accessing growth and working capital Non-payment and political risks Market 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 The TCS facilitates: 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

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

Leveraging Partnerships 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

TCS Sector Expertise in the Prairies PROACTIVE SECTORS Aerospace Agriculture and Processed Foods Ag Tech and Equipment Defence and Security Manufacturing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Energy IT, Telecom, Geomatics Digital Media, Gaming, Software Infrastructure Life Sciences Mining Oil and Gas Equipment Services and Pipelines Exploration and Production Clean technologies Water Treatment, emissions control, processes Clean Energy, renewables REACTIVE SECTORS Automotive Chemicals Consumer Products Education Financial Services Fish and Seafood Forestry and Wood Products Ocean Technologies Professional Services Tourism Transportation Wine, Beer and Spirits

TCS Funding Support Programs Canexport www.international.gc.ca/canexport Going Global for Innovation http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ggivmi/index.aspx?lang=eng Canadian International Innovaiton Program http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciippcii/index.aspx?lang=eng Canadian Technology Accelerators http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/ctaatc/index.aspx?lang=eng