Climate Change Innovation & Technology Framework (CCITF)

Clean Technology Development (CTD)Open Call 2 Program Launch Webinar

January 10, 2019

AGENDA

• Housekeeping

• AI & CCITF Background

• 2018 Competition Results

• Eligibility

• Process

• Evaluation Criteria

• FAQs

• Q&A

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HOUSEKEEPING

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DIGITAL

OMICS

ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGAND MATERIALS

PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES

SUBSIDIARIES

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ABOUT ALBERTA INNOVATES

Bioindustrial Innovation

Sustainable Production

Cleaner Hydrocarbon Production

Bio Sector

Commercialization

Cross Sectoral Investments

Land & Biodiversity

Clean Energy

Post Secondary Investment Research

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Bio-Energy

Renewable & Alternative Energy

Innovative Hydrocarbon Products

Water Innovation

Carbon Capture & Utilization

ALBERTA INNOVATES PROGRAMS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

DIVERSITY – EQUITY – INCLUSIVITY• We believe the Alberta Research and Innovation (R&I) ecosystem is stronger and more

sustainable when it is broadly representative of the overall diversity of our community.

• We strive to ensure that all interested and qualified parties have an equitableopportunity to participate and contribute to the ecosystem and that our processes are inclusive.

• Historically, there have been a number of groups/populations that have been under-represented in the R&I landscape including:

• Women entrepreneurs/researchers

• Indigenous entrepreneurs/researchers

• Remote/small community entrepreneurs/researchers

• New immigrant entrepreneurs/researchers

• We encourage ALL entrepreneurs/researchers to apply!

• If you are a first time AI applicant, don’t hesitate to reach out to the program contacts for navigation information.

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Innovation across sectors: $225 million (December 5, 2017 GoA Announcement)

The innovation stream includes funding to support research, development and investment in new technologies that reduce industrial carbon emissions in two program areas.

• Emissions Reductions Alberta ($80 million): a continuation of funding for innovation grants.

• Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework ($145 million): this fund, administered through the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, will help manage government investments in research, innovation and technology and help commercialize these products.

CLIMATE CHANGE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK (CCITF)

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AI CCITF Programs Total Program Funding $94.7M

Funding Available for This Competition

1. Clean Technology Development $43.2 M $20.0 M

2. Clean Technology Networks/Emerging Partnerships $3.0 M

3. Clean Technology Commercialization $15.0 M

4. Clean Technology Business Innovation $2.5 M

5. Clean Technology Facility Support $31.0 M

6. Clean Technology Demonstration $80.0 M

ALBERTA INNOVATES MANAGED CCITF PROGRAMS

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2018 2019 2020 2021

1st Competitions

2nd Competitions

CCITF PROGRAMS DELIVERY TIMELINE

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Advancing technologies that benefit Alberta industry or public sector

• Funding novel technologies with the potential for GHG reduction, economic diversification, and employment opportunities

• Recruiting & developing highly skilled personnel in emerging clean technology industries

Alignment with GoA strategic priorities & targets

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TARGETED SECTORS

• Cleaner Oil & Gas

• Methane Emissions Reduction

• Low Carbon Electricity

• Waste to Value Added

• Green Buildings

• Energy Efficiency

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TYPES OF PROJECTS WE ARE SEEKING

• Novel hydrocarbon extraction

• Methane detection

• Natural Gas conversion to fuels and other

• Advanced renewables

• Energy storage

• Innovative building components

• Advanced biomaterials

TRL 2 to 6

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2018 RESULTS

• Hot Vapour Solvent Flood

• Scalable Mobile Methane Sensing System

• Luminescent Solar Concentrators for Building Integrated Photovoltaics

• Advanced Biorefinery Tech for Chemicals Production from Waste & Biomass

• NetZero Energy Ready Solution for Multi-Family Residential using Dual-Fuel Hybrid Heating System

• Zero Emissions Spherical Piston Natural Gas Compressor

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https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean-technology/climate-change-innovation-and-technology-framework-ccitf/ccitf-funding-results/

2018 RESULTS

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< $100k Stream > $100k Stream TOTAL

EOIs Received 53 107 160

EOIs Moved to Due Diligence 14 14

FPPs Received 36 36

Projects Approved 12 17 29

Funds Allocated ($M) 1.0 19.5 20.5

ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

• All applications need an Applicant + Partner

• Applicant is required to be one of the following:

• Alberta-based technology developer

• A major GHG emitter in Alberta

• A researcher(s) or research team within an Alberta post-secondary institution

• A stakeholder (e.g. government research lab, consortia, end-users, etc) with identified opportunity to develop clean technology for application to critical industry or public sector needs

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ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

• Partner(s) is(are) required to satisfy the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a need or potential for use by Alberta Industry

• No conflict of interest between the Applicant and Partner(s)

• Have no outstanding balances to Alberta Innovates or subsidiaries

• Additional Considerations

• Federal funding agencies (e.g. NSERC, NRCan, etc.) are considered eligible project partners

• An industry partner is recommended but not required for post-secondary institution applicants

If you’re not sure of your eligibility, ask!

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PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS

• Project funding can be up to, but not exceeding, $3 million from CCITF per project

• Program normally supports 25-50% of total project costs (cash plus in-kind) with the balance of funding from other project partners

• All projects must be completed before March 31, 2022

• For successful applicants funding is dispersed on a milestone achievement basis, once proof of milestone completion is provided to Alberta Innovates

• A summary of eligible & ineligible costs is available in the Program Guide

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Online application portal

• Two processes based on funding ask:

• $200K and under – one-stage Expression of Interest (EOI) application

• Over $200K – two stage application process including an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Full Project Proposal (FPP)

• EOIs are different depending on which process you submit to

• EOI Application deadline: February 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM MST

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 1: Register

• Step 2: Select the correct application type (there are 2 different EOIs)

• $200K and under

• Over $200K

• Step 3: Fill out the application

• Step 4: Submit

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 1: Register

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 2: Select the correct application type (there are 2 different EOIs)

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 3: Fill out the application sections

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 3: Fill out the application sections – budget form is an Excel file –complete it and upload to the system

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ONLINE PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 4: Submit – at bottom of the page

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• Encouraged to Save Draft frequently!!!!!

APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA

EXCELLENCE

• Knowledge / Technology Opportunity

• Intellectual Property

FEASIBILITY

• Work Plan, Budget and Deliverables

• Excellence of the Project Team

• Risk Analysis & Mitigation

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INNOVATION

• Competitive Analysis

• Implementation Potential and Market

OUTCOMES

• Economic Benefits to Alberta

• GHG Emissions Reduction and Climate Change Benefits

• Environmental, Health and Social Benefits

• Job Creation and Building Innovation Capacity

• Process 1: EOI $200K and under

APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA

• OPPORTUNITY

• Technology opportunity

• Technology status

• Alignment with the Clean Technology Development program

• Market opportunity and penetration

• FEASIBILITY

• Work plan and research team

• Funding commitment

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• Process 2: EOI over $200K

• GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION

• GHG reductions from technology or knowledge generation in Alberta

• OUTCOMES

• Economic, environmental, and social benefits to Alberta

• Training, attraction and retention of highly qualified skilled personnel to Alberta

APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA

EXCELLENCE

• Knowledge / Technology Opportunity

• Intellectual Property

FEASIBILITY

• Work Plan, Budget and Deliverables

• Excellence of the Project Team

• Risk Analysis & Mitigation

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INNOVATION

• Competitive Analysis

• Implementation Potential and Market

OUTCOMES

• Economic Benefits to Alberta

• GHG Emissions Reduction and Climate Change Benefits

• Environmental, Health and Social Benefits

• Job Creation and Building Innovation Capacity

• Process 2: FPP over $200K

TIMELINE

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Milestone Timeline

Webinar & Program Launch January 10, 2019

EOI Application Portal Opens January 10, 2019

EOI Application Deadline February 21, 2019 @ 2:00 PM MST

EOI Decision Notification (all applications) April 2019

FPP (over $200K) Application Portal Opens (by invite only) April 2019

FPP (over $200K) Application Deadline May 30, 2019

FPP (over $200K) Decision Notification August 2019

HOW TO APPLY

• Read the Program Guide– https://albertainnovates.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Clean-Tech-Dev-Program-Guide-Open-Call-

2.pdf

• Access the Online Portal to fill out the application: https://ai.smartsimple.ca/

• Supporting documents found on CTD Homepage– https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean-technology/climate-change-innovation-and-technology-

framework-ccitf/clean-technology-development-ctd-program/

• Online Portal Questions email: KMTeam@albertainnovates.ca

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ADVICE FOR PREPARING A SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION

• Read the Program Guide

• Use clear and concise language

• Position your proposal relative to competing technologies

• Define what problem you are trying to solve

• Address each question in the application and read the question guidance carefully

• Have a credible and quantifiable GHG reduction narrative

• Don’t wait until the last day(s) to submit

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FAQ’S

• What types of organizations are eligible?

• Can projects or funding occur outside the province?

• What are examples of “industry” partners?

• What costs are eligible for matching funding?

• Is there a minimum funding request?

• Can I re-submit a project that was not selected in Open Call 1?

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