Nominations are now open for the 2010 Green Innovation Awards, offering up to $50,000 in seed money to help develop and bring innovative green products and solutions to the Toronto marketplace.
The Green Innovation Awards are the result of a partnership between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Community Foundation, made possible through the generous support of Toronto Community Foundation fundholders.
"The incredible passion Torontonians have for a greener city is matched by their ingenuity in finding ways to make it happen," says Toronto Mayor David Miller. "All residents with great green ideas and the ambition to market them should be encouraged to apply for funding through the 2010 Green Innovation Awards."
Rahul K. Bhardwaj, President & CEO of the Toronto Community Foundation, shares that enthusiasm.
"Our Toronto’s Vital Signs Report tells us that, as a city, we're making significant strides towards a greener community – but we require greater investment in green technologies, products and services,” he says.
“We know that Torontonians care deeply about the environment, and many have innovative ideas. By providing entrepreneurial Torontonians the support to get these 'green ideas' off the ground, the Green Innovation Awards are a great response to our environmental challenges. We're pleased to partner with the City of Toronto to help make it happen."
Ideas and projects eligible for funding may include any new technology, product and/or service that will make Toronto a greener and more liveable city and:
- reduce greenhouse gases
- improve air quality
- reduce waste
- improve water or energy efficiency
- engage Toronto residents, businesses and communities in pro-environmental behavior change
- help the City of Toronto adapt to changes caused by climate change
The deadline to enter is March 12. For more information, visit http://www.toronto.ca/livegreen/green_innovation_awards.html
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