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Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan
Advanced materials R&D for clean energy and defence
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5 million to advance applied R&D in advanced materials for clean energy and defence. It supports innovative materials or processes, testing and validation, and commercialization-oriented projects using critical minerals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied R&D for innovative advanced materials or components
- Applied R&D for innovative processes producing advanced materials or components
- Performance testing and validation of the developed material, component, or process
- Projects with clean energy and defence end-use applications
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest
- Commercialization plan
- Intellectual property strategy
- Letter confirming applicant organization contribution
- Full project proposal with budget and statement of work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit legal entities registered in Canada
- University spin-offs incorporated or registered in Canada
- Indigenous-owned for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not for-profit legal entities
- Entities not incorporated or registered in Canada
- Projects targeting only energy or only defence end uses
- Projects limited to foundational research, demonstration, or deployment
- Projects in upstream mining extraction, refining, or basic material processing
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Training, workshops, and consulting services
- Travel, meals, and accommodation
- Equipment, materials, and testing
- Eligible overhead, up to 15%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Foundational research only
- Demonstration or deployment only
- Process optimization only
- Upstream mining extraction, refining, or basic material processing
- Purchase of land
Processing and Agreement
- EOI applications are reviewed first
- Successful applicants are invited to the FPP phase
- Selected projects undergo financial, technical, legal, and regulatory due diligence
- Applicants are notified of the due diligence result
- Funding is only confirmed after a contribution agreement is signed
Additional information
- Applicants must submit an expression of interest first.
- Invited applicants must then submit a full project proposal.
- Projects selected for funding must complete due diligence and sign a contribution agreement.
- NRCan may request supplementary information during review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan?
This program provides up to $5 million to advance applied R&D in advanced materials for clean energy and defence. It supports innovative materials or processes, testing and validation, and commercialization-oriented projects using critical minerals.
How much funding can be received?
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan program?
To be eligible for the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan program, you must:
For-profit entity registered in Canada
Applied R&D project at TRL 3 to 6
Targets clean energy and defence uses
What expenses are eligible under Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan?
Applied R&D for innovative advanced materials or components
Applied R&D for innovative processes producing advanced materials or components
Performance testing and validation of the developed material, component, or process
Projects with clean energy and defence end-use applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at eipenergydefence-pieenergiedefense@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan available?
The Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan is a Researchers And Facilities