Frequently Asked Questions
For ALL Interested Partners
What does the LCBA Canada Project offer you?
LCBA Canada is an EU-funded initiative fostering partnerships between Canadian and EU businesses focused on cleantech and circular economy solutions.
For EU companies:
- Canadian market insights
- Access to vetted Canadian opportunities and partners
For Canadian partners:
- Access to cutting-edge European cleantech
For all participants:
- Free business planning and technical support
- Environmental impact assessment assistance
- LCBA Seal: EU recognition for sustainable business practices
What forms of business deals are support by the LCBA Canada Project?
The project is designed to facilitate various business transactions, including purchase agreements, licensing deals, joint ventures, and more. Our objective is to promote the transfer of EU innovations to Canada, and we are committed to exploring innovative avenues to achieve this goal.
What is the project’s process to get from a first meeting between partners to a business deal?
The process is customized for each partnership but follows key benchmarks. It begins with a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining the partnership structure and outputs. The project team then supports commercialization through targeted technical assistance. The final step is formalizing a business arrangement such as a purchase agreement, joint venture, or pilot project. This is followed by an environmental impact assessment of the partnership.
How long will the LCBA Canada Project be active?
The project is active until March of 2028. However, support for challenges and opportunities is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Getting involved as soon as possible allows for the greatest chances of success for a fully executed business deal.
Who provides funding for the LCBA Canada Project?
The LCBA Canada Project is funded by the European Union.
Is there someone I can reach out to if I need more information about the program?
If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone on the project team about getting involved with the LCBA Canada Project, please email us at info@lcbacanada.com and a team member will get in contact with you as soon as possible.
For EU Partners
Is my company eligible to participate?
LCBA Canada supports European companies that drive positive environmental impact, demonstrate scalable potential, and are eager to share their innovative technology in the Canadian market.
Our eligibility criteria can be found HERE
Does it cost anything to participate?
The LCBA Canada Project is funded by the European Union. Participation in the project is free of charge.
What types of technical assistance can be provided by the project?
Technical assistance under LCBA Canada is flexible and tailored to each partnership, ranging from general business planning to targeted support for specific challenges. The goal is to foster strong, lasting EU–Canada collaborations.
- Guidance on doing business in Canada
- Identifying funding sources
- Feasibility studies
- Navigating regulations
- Grant application support
- Environmental impact assessments
How does my company get involved?
Please review the market opportunities available on our Market Opportunities page.
Click the registration/Sign Up button on the top right corner of your screen to access the LCBA Canada B2B Platform. Build your company profile and provide us with as much information as possible.
If you are interested in any of the specific challenges posted to the website, please register and complete your profile on the platform and then email us at info@lcbacanada.com and indicate which challenge you are interested in.
For Canadian Partners
What does the LCBA Canada Project offer you?
We find and connect you with innovative EU cleantech companies that meet your needs. Once matched, we provide no-cost technical assistance to support the partnership.
Does it cost anything to participate?
The LCBA Canada Project is supported by the European Union. Participation in the project is free of charge.
Can my company have more than one active challenge at a time?
Yes, the project can have multiple active challenges from the same company, if the challenges call for different technologies.
What types of technical assistance can be provided by the project?
Technical Assistance under LCBA Canada is flexible and tailored to each partnership, ranging from general business planning to targeted support for specific challenges. The goal is to foster strong, lasting EU–Canada collaborations.
Some examples include:
- Finding sources of funding (ensuring the correct type of funding for the partnership)
- Supporting the development of grant applications
- Pilot planning and support
- Commercialization support for new joint products
- And much more!
How does my company get involved?
Click the register button on the top right corner of your screen. Then please fill out the registration information with as much detail as possible. This helps us gather important information about your company that will help us find suitable EU technology that meets your needs. If you have any questions or would like to talk to us directly, please email us at info@lcbacanada.com
Still Have Questions?
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