Supporting the commercialization of new energy technology by Vicky Sharpe

Future of EnergyJune 8, 2012

Cleantech Activity Spread Across Canada, Strong Ontario Presence

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Energy Exploration and ProductionPower GenerationEnergy UtilizationTransportationAgricultureForestryWaste Management

Shading indicates Leveraged Funding

SDTC & Leveraged Funding by Sector and Province

Alberta

$246M

$498M

British Columbia

Saskatchewan

$76M

Manitoba

$15M

Ontario

$697M

Québec

$335M

$7M

New Brunswick$1M

Newfoundland

$64MNova Scotia

$5M

Prince Edward Island

Numbers as of December 2011

Funding Gap is Growing inCurrent Environment

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With challenges in the financial market, the funding gap is growing and the eco-system is at risk

Venture Capital deals by stage (2000 – 2011)Source: Thomson Reuters

# of Financing Seed Startup Other Early Stage Expansion

Energy & Environment 34 89 136 162

Total 471 1362 1984 3129

Public and Private Sector Research in 2011

$29.9B (preliminary)Source: Stats Canada (GERD)

VC Funding in 2011 $1.5B

Source: Thomson Reuters

PE/Buyout Fundingin 2011 $11.5B

Source: Thomson Reuters

Partnering For Real Results

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There are many paths to market for clean technologies, requiring integration of all players in the ecosystem.

• IDF• OETF• WaterTAP

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Montreal Office:

Place Ville Marie1, Place Ville Marie, Suite 2001Montréal, Québec H3B 2C4 (514) 448.4885

Toronto Office:

First Canadian Place100 King Street W., Suite 5600Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C9(416) 644.8726

Vancouver Office:

World Trade Centre999 Canada Place Suite 404 Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2(604) 844.2857

Head Office:

World Exchange Plaza 45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1850Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4(613) 234.6313

For More Information

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Vicky Sharpevj.sharpe@sdtc.ca