Impact Investing

Amount:

$1,000,000

Type:

Investment

Description:

HCi3 invests in low-carbon solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support a just transition and positively impact communities. We support scalable and innovative approaches located in Halifax/Kjipuktuk or that directly benefit this region.

Comments on Funding:

What we offer
A minimum of $100,000 up to $1 million

Investing with others for greater impact

Adaptable financial frameworks, including loans, lines of credit, community bonds, equipment leases, loan guarantees and equity investment. We aim to provide flexible financial solutions tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of diverse communities

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be companies that have projects that meet the following criteria:

1. Projects have long term carbon reduction potential.

2. Technologies must be field-tested and verified by third parties.

3. Projects must have potential to scale up or be replicated.

4. Projects can be located anywhere but must benefit Halifax/Kjipuktuk.

5. organizations advancing social equity and contributing to Reconciliation.
6. have co-benefits for local communities, e.g., job creation, well-being, food security or improved environmental quality.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit a project idea using the online form: https://www.hci3.ca/direct-investing-program/looking-for-investment-form

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified

Other Things to Note:

Link Guide:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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