The global climate crisis, while a pressing challenge, also presents a unique opportunity for innovation. As the world seeks sustainable solutions, there’s a growing demand for groundbreaking clean technologies. New Brunswick’s entrepreneurs and innovators can lead the way, developing and commercializing innovative cleantech solutions to address the climate crisis and drive economic growth and create new markets.
Climate Impact Fund: NBIF is offering early-stage investment and support in disruptive and breakthrough technologies that address climate change.
OUR APPROACH
• Accelerating innovation in Cleantech and emissions reduction technology in New Brunswick.
• Capitalizing on the province’s expertise to jumpstart the commercialization of new technologies.
• Driving economic growth and competitiveness while building a sustainable future for New Brunswick.
If you’re a New Brunswick startup or small to medium business, check out the opportunities below if you qualify for any of the Climate Impact Fund Programs and Investments:
EMERGING CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
In partnership with NetZero Atlantic, grants for New Brunswick researchers, companies or not-for-profits, to support projects to develop emissions reductions technologies in difficult to abate sectors with the goal to commercialize in the next 5-10 years.
EARLY INVESTMENT & COMMERCIALIZATION CLEANTECH GRANT
Pre-seed and seed investment for emerging cleantech startups. Early-stage commercialization grants for cleantech startups validating spinout opportunities from New Brunswick research institutions.
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CORPORATE CLEANTECH INNOVATION GRANT
Grants for New Brunswick companies developing innovative cleantech solutions either as new products or solutions for export or for implementation in their own operations.
CLEANTECH ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Sponsoring 4-6 New Brunswick Cleantech startups to enroll in Foresight Canada accelerator programming, including access to Foresight’s mentors and industry-specific coaching.
FORESIGHT INDUSTRY CHALLENGE
In partnership with Foresight Canada, New Brunswick companies apply to be selected to be partnered with a cleantech solution provider to solve their NetZero problem.
FORESIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR CHALLENGE
In partnership with Foresight Canada, a public sector partner will be partnered with a cleantech solution provider to solve their NetZero problem.
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SALES & INVESTMENT PROGRAM
In partnership with OpportunitiesNB, support for New Brunswick cleantech startups to attend an international event to secure investments, receive guidance, and generate new sales.
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Want to learn more? Reach out to us at programs@nbif.ca
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OUR PARTNERS
NBIF’s Climate Impact Fund is a partnership between NBIF and OpportunitiesNB. The fund was established to accelerate innovation in clean technology and climate adaptation research in New Brunswick.
This strategic initiative contributes to the province’s economic growth and competitiveness by supporting New Brunswick’s small and medium-sized enterprises through the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Learn more about New Brunswick’s Climate Change Action Plan.
