Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

Strix (on behalf of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry) · INSAT is a $350 million federal initiative supporting the development of green aerospace technologies, including hybrid and alternative propulsion systems, air…

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Overview

INSAT is a $350 million federal initiative supporting the development of green aerospace technologies, including hybrid and alternative propulsion systems, aircraft efficiency improvements, and sustainable aviation fuels infrastructure. The program funds collaborative projects involving industry, SMEs, and academic institutions across Canada's aerospace sector.

Eligibility

Project must be collaborative and include at least one SMEApplicants from aerospace industry, including OEMs, SMEs, and academic institutionsProjects must focus on green propulsion, aircraft systems, sustainable aviation fuels, or airport-level technologiesSubmit Letter of Intent (LOI) to start the application process

Eligible projects

Electric powertrains, battery systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and advanced thermal cyclesAircraft architecture improvements including aerodynamic design, lightweight materials, AI-powered flight control systemsSustainable aviation fuel adaptation and combustion technologies for hydrogen and carbon-free fuelsHydrogen distribution, storage, handling and refueling infrastructure at airport levelDigital twins and advanced manufacturing processes for next-generation aircraft

Financing terms

Grants provided through contribution agreements following project evaluation and Board approvalAll supported projects must be collaborative initiativesIntellectual Property arrangements negotiated among project partners

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on forms.zohopublic.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry announced $350 million investment in 2023Permanent Board of Directors officially appointed in September 2024Program is national with representation across Canada's aerospace industryEstablished as joint industry-government initiative with aerospace sector input

At a glanceMaximum$350MProviderStrix (on behalf of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry)DeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourceforms.zohopublic.ca ↗

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