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The Sky’s the Limit Challenge

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The sky’s the limit!

The aviation industry needs a fuel that will cut pollution and fight climate change. Can you supply it? We need the jet fuel of the future now!

Transcript

Canadians love to fly.

We’ve got a big country and we need to cover long distances.

For work

For family

And for fun

But to fight climate change, we need to find cleaner fuel for our airplanes.

That’s why we’ve launched the Sky’s the Limit Challenge

We’re challenging Canadians to develop an affordable, cleaner jet fuel for our planet.

Who are we looking for?

You're a cleantech innovator

You want to make a difference

You've got your eye on the prize

Be part of Canada’s aviation future

Develop the jet fuel of the future

Develop new ways to produce biojet fuels.

Fight climate change

Fuels made from sustainable sources to fight climate change.

Have a global impact

Commercialize and compete on the international stage. Scale your innovation with a $5M grand prize.

Ready to fuel your idea? We can help.

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Gate 1 - Check in

Join a team and submit your plan. Top four teams win $2M to help their idea take flight.

L

Layover - Make your connection

Join the online SAF Community to build some new connections in the industry.

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Arrivals - Grand prize competition

Your idea is ready for takeoff. The winning team will receive $5M to commercialize their innovative fuel.

 
Join the online SAF Community! GARDN has created an online platform to generate opportunities, make connections, and facilitate projects and collaborations, including a dedicated space to discuss the Sky’s the Limit Challenge.

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Challenge details

Who can apply?

Green Aviation Fuels Innovation Competition
  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations
  • Indigenous organizations and groups
  • Canadian academia
Cross-Canada Flight Competition
  • A biojet producer validly incorporated or registered in Canada

Key Dates

Green Aviation Fuels Innovation Competition
  • Call for proposals deadline: February 1, 2019
  • Four finalists announced: May 29, 2019
  • Final prize submission deadline: August 1, 2021
  • Final prize winner announced: March 30, 2022
Cross-Canada Flight Competition
  • Competition begins: March 1, 2019
  • Competition closes: January 1, 2021

Prizes

Green Aviation Fuels Innovation Competition
  • Four top teams will win $2 million each to support their plan
  • The Grand Prize of $5 million will help the team with the best green aviation fuel commercialize their innovation
Cross-Canada Flight Competition
  • The first producer to meet all the criteria for their made-in-Canada biojet fuel will win $1 million