Deadline: 31-Aug-22
The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking environmentally acceptable and cost-effective technologies that will mitigate the microplastics pollution from tire wear (also known as tyre wear) in Canada.
Funding Information
- Phase 1:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 1 Grant resulting from this challenge is: $150,000 CAD
- The maximum duration for any Phase 1 project funded by a grant resulting from this challenge is up to 6 months
- Estimated number of Phase 1 grants: 3
- Phase 2:
- The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 Grant resulting from this challenge is : $1,000,000 CAD
- The maximum duration for any Phase 2 project funded by a grant resulting from this challenge is up to 12 months
- Note: Only eligible businesses that have completed Phase 1 could be considered for Phase 2.
- Estimated number of Phase 2 grants: 1
Outcomes
- The proposed solution must:
- Develop an environmentally safe solution that reduces tire wear particles being released into the environment for at least one vehicle type
- Account for an appropriate life cycle management strategy that will not have further adverse effects on the environment, including an end of life strategy that retains the value of the product in the economy
- Adhere to tire wear standards in line with currently available tire solutions for rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic tires
- Not eliminate the tire or vehicle use in the proposal design
- Not target off-vehicle capture of tire wear particles/microplastics
- The proposed solution should:
- Demonstrate reduced release of chemical contaminants into the environment compared to conventional rubber tires
- Develop an environmentally safe solution that prevents tire wear particles from being released into the environment
- Evaluate the applicability of the solution in different Canadian contexts (various associated seasons and environmental conditions/compartments)
- Demonstrate suitability for more than one vehicle type.
Eligibility Criteria
- Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:
- for profit
- incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
- 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- research and development activities that take place in Canada
- 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada
- 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work
- 50% or more of its senior executives have Canada as their principal residence
For more information, visit https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00176.html