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Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2
Supports hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
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Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and government research labs.
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Overview
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 supports Alberta-based hydrogen innovation projects for technology developers, industry, and research organizations, with up to $2 million per project. It funds development, piloting, and demonstration work across hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end use in Alberta.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development, prototyping, piloting, scale-up, and demonstration of innovative hydrogen technologies.
- Projects across the hydrogen value chain from production to end use.
- Critical infrastructure and enablers for the hydrogen economy.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and government research labs.
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs for those individuals specifically identified as working on the Project.
- Reasonable material costs specifically identified for use in the Project.
- Capital equipment, software, or information databases.
- Travel for the purposes of executing the Project, including mileage, economy airfare, and accommodation.
- Costs pre-approved in writing by Alberta Innovates as eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before conditional approval notification or costs greater than market prices.
- Capital improvements, acquisitions of land or buildings, and the undepreciated value of eligible capital costs that extends beyond the project term.
- Meals, entertainment, hospitality, gifts, passport or immigration fees, reimbursement for airfare purchased with personal frequent flyer programs, and commuting costs between place of residence and place of employment.
- Services or products of another entity, costs associated with applying for government grants and programs, routine testing and maintenance, provisions for contingencies, technical or professional journals, collection charges, interest on debt, fines and penalties.
- Federal and provincial income taxes, goods and services taxes, and expenses for projects or activities outside the approved Project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Innovation, Project Management, and Impacts and Outcomes.
- Innovation Opportunity, Budget and Funding Commitment, Market Opportunity and Competitive Analysis, and Proposed Commercialization Pathway.
- Work Plan, Tasks, and Deliverables, Project Team, and Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
- Economic Impacts to Alberta, Environmental Impacts, and Social Impacts.
How to apply
- Register on the Alberta Innovates Application Portal through the Competition webpage.
- Attend the Competition 2 webinar to hear about the funding call and tips on how to complete the application.
- Access, complete, and submit the Clean Resources Intake form.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applicants must sign a standard form Investment Agreement; projects receiving NRCan funding will also have a separate agreement subject to NRCan’s Energy Innovation Program Terms and Conditions.
- Funding is disbursed on a milestone basis after completion of the specified milestone activities.
- A Progress Report is required before milestone funds are distributed.
- At project completion, applicants must report outcomes, achievements, and lessons learned, including GHG reductions, job creation, and other environmental, economic, and social benefits.
- Additional reporting requirements may include GHG measurement, monitoring and verification plans, knowledge sharing activities, and third-party GHG quantification and reporting.
Additional information
Closed status validated 2026-10-27. Guide: https://albertainnovates.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HCOE-Competition2-Program-Guide-3.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 Program
What is the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2?
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 supports Alberta-based hydrogen innovation projects for technology developers, industry, and research organizations, with up to $2 million per project. It funds development, piloting, and demonstration work across hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end use in Alberta.
How much funding can be received?
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 program?
To be eligible for the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 program, you must:
Applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.
Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta, but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the province.
The project must start at Technology Readiness Level 3 to 6.
What expenses are eligible under Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2?
Development, prototyping, piloting, scale-up, and demonstration of innovative hydrogen technologies.
Projects across the hydrogen value chain from production to end use.
Critical infrastructure and enablers for the hydrogen economy.
Where is the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 available?
The Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 program is available across Canada.
Is the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2?
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2 is funded by Alberta Innovates