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erformance vs. Objectives

DTC measures its eforts to build Canada’s cleantech economy against a number of specifc indicators of progress, some mandated by its Funding Agreements and others chosen by SDTC itself. Results to date afrm the potential of clean technologies to deliver environmental benefts, stimulate economic activity and realize competitive advantages for Canadian industries in the world economy.

SDTC’s mandate is aimed at the development and

demonstration of innovative technologies that deliver environmental and economic benefits.

SDTCManages Two Funds that total $ 1.05 billion

SD Tech Fund™

Te $550M SD Tech Fund™ supports the late stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean tech-

nology solutions: products and processes that contribute to clean air, clean water and clean land, and that

address climate change while improving the productivity and the global competitiveness of Canadian industry.

NextGen Biofuels Fund™

e $500MNextGen Biofuels Fund™ supports the establishment of frst-of-kind commercial-scale demonstration

ilities for the production of next generation renewable fuels and co-products. Te purpose of the fund is to

courage retention and growth of technology expertise and innovation capacity for cellulosic ethanol and

odiesel production in Canada.

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