Imperial Technology Challenge | CleanTech Alliance

NOTE: This opportunity has expired or is an event which has already taken place.

April 27, 2022 | Virtual

Apply for a chance to pitch to Imperial.

First place: $40,000 CAD
Runner up: $10,000 CAD
Application Deadline: March 30, 2022

Sponsored by Imperial Oil Limited (Imperial) and organized by the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle together with the CleanTech Alliance, this virtual event will showcase innovative technologies applicable to oil sands mining operations.

Imperial provides energy solutions in a way that helps protect people, the environment, and the communities where we operate, including addressing the risks of climate change. Technology and innovation are fundamental to unlocking the potential of Canada’s energy resources. For more than a century, Imperial has been investing in research, including at our Sarnia and Calgary research centres, to enhance environmental performance, production efficiency and product quality.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Company has ownership of a technology that matches an area of interest listed below.
Company has a proven commercialized or prototyped technology, or can demonstrate a credible technology development path.
Company must have the commitment and adequate staff resources to support further engagement after the event including assistance in evaluating their technology for trial at Imperial’s operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants will be invited to present in virtually on April 27, 2022.
There is no charge to participate in this event.
Companies must be prepared to attend the event.
Final selection of participating firms will be made by Imperial.

Selected companies will be invited to present their technologies to Imperial on April 27, 2022, at a virtual event. While preference may be given to those with proven commercialized or prototyped technologies, Imperial will also give consideration to innovators who can demonstrate a credible technology development path toward solving Imperial’s identified challenges and will consider collaborative partnerships. The most promising technology, as decided by the judges based on merit of potential value and/or demonstrated technology development capacity, will yield a CAD $40,000 prize; the prize for the runner-up will be CAD $10,000.