OTTAWA, ONTARIO, September 23, 2011 --
Canadian post-secondary students are FULL of great ideas! Starting
today, they can share their original cleantech ideas by entering
the SDTC Cleantech Challenge 2011.
Students can submit a 200 word pitch of their cleantech idea or
a 2 minute YouTube video at www.sdtc.ca/challenge2011 .
"SDTC knows just how enthusiastic Canadian university and
college students are about the environment and creating sustainable
technologies. That's why we are inviting Canada's student
innovators to submit their original cleantech ideas for our SDTC
Cleantech Challenge 2011," said Vicky Sharpe, President and CEO of
SDTC.
"Canadian students have great ideas for being more energy
efficient, for using less water, for producing power. We want to
see them!"
What's the prize?
For the budding green innovator, it's the ultimate cleantech
experience - a trip to meet CEOs and international key players in
clean technology while attending the SDTC Cleantech Focus at the
Hyatt Regency Toronto, November 9 & 10, 2011 (see: http://events.cleantech.com/canada/event-overview
).
How are the winners selected?
Sustainable Development Technology Canada's (SDTC) cleantech
experts will select the winners by reviewing the competition's
written and video entries and evaluating how entries could create
economic opportunities while helping the environment.
Important Dates:
September
23: Contest opens
October
15: Contest closes
October
26: Winners are notified
November 9/10:
SDTC Cleantech Focus
Where to enter: www.sdtc.ca/challenge2011
Social media accounts:
Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/SDTC_TDDC
Twitter Handle: @SDTC_TDDC
Competition #hashtag: #SDTCChallenge
About SDTC:
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an
arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada which
has received $1.09 billion as part of the Government's commitment
to create a healthy environment and a high quality of life for all
Canadians.
SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and
demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The $590
million SD Tech Fund(TM) supports projects that address climate
change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil.
The $500 million NextGen Biofuels Fund(TM) supports the
establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities
for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.
SDTC operates as a not-for-profit corporation and has been
working with the public and private sector including industry,
academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial
community and all levels of government to achieve this mandate.
For more information visit www.sdtc.ca