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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.
Gate 1 - Check in
Join a team and submit your plan. Top four teams win $2M to help their idea take flight.
Layover - Make your connection
Join the online SAF Community to build some new connections in the industry.
Arrivals - Grand prize competition
Your idea is ready for takeoff. The winning team will receive $5M to commercialize their innovative fuel.
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: By Spring, 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