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Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Supports AI-driven solutions accelerating Canadian energy technology innovation
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2025
- Closing date : December 11, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Program offers up to $1.5 million in funding for projects that leverage AI technologies to accelerate and reduce the cost of energy technology innovation. Eligible activities include applied research, development, and demonstration of original AI solutions to advance pre-commercial energy innovations in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2025
- Closing date : December 11, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and application of artificial intelligence solutions to accelerate the advancement of new energy technologies.
- Collaborative projects between AI and energy sector innovators to share knowledge and expertise.
- Initiatives that enhance the availability, accessibility, and security of Canadian energy data within the energy innovation ecosystem.
- Demonstration projects showcasing the effectiveness of AI solutions in improving cost, time, or energy efficiency for pre-commercial energy technologies.
- Applied research and development that advances the technology readiness level of energy solutions using novel AI methods.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations incorporated or registered in Canada
- Not-for-profit organizations incorporated or registered in Canada
- Community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies (where applicable)
- Indigenous communities or governments, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous-owned for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that are not legally incorporated or registered in Canada.
- Federal government departments, agencies, or laboratories applying for funding for their own internal operations or acquisition of assets for the federal government.
- Projects focused on purely foundational research without an applied element or demonstration.
- Projects that involve installation of off-the-shelf AI solutions for their intended use or solely for improving existing products/services.
- Projects whose activities do not provide significant tangible benefits to Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for employees working on the project.
- Training and workshop costs related to the project.
- Professional, scientific, technical, and contracting services essential to project implementation.
- Travel, meals, and accommodation expenses directly associated with project activities.
- Capital expenditures, such as the purchase, installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment, materials, and related warranties.
- Laboratory and field supplies and materials used for project activities.
- Printing and translation services for project purposes.
- Data collection services, including processing, analysis, and management connected to the project.
- Facility costs for seminars and conference room rentals (excluding hospitality).
- Construction insurance, accreditation, license fees, and permits required for the project.
- Honoraria and field testing services necessary for project advancement.
- Overhead costs directly attributable to the project, up to 15% of eligible expenditures.
- GST, PST, or HST, net of any tax rebate to which the applicant is entitled.
Eligible geographic areas
- Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada
Additional information
- Contributions are non-repayable, as the funding targets pre-commercial projects expected to generate broad societal benefits.
- Successful applicants may receive non-financial support, including networking opportunities and participation in knowledge-sharing events.
- Mention of the use of generative AI in applications is permitted, but all information provided must be accurate and appropriately cited.
- NRCan may modify timelines and requirements at its discretion; applicants should stay informed of any updates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation. 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 Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation?
The Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Program offers up to $1.5 million in funding for projects that leverage AI technologies to accelerate and reduce the cost of energy technology innovation. Eligible activities include applied research, development, and demonstration of original AI solutions to advance pre-commercial energy innovations in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 11, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation program?
To be eligible for the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation program, you must:
Legal entity incorporated or registered in Canada (for-profit, not-for-profit, academia, or government agency)
Indigenous organizations or governments (including majority Indigenous-owned businesses)
Applicant must provide a financial contribution to the project
What expenses are eligible under Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation?
Development and application of artificial intelligence solutions to accelerate the advancement of new energy technologies.
Collaborative projects between AI and energy sector innovators to share knowledge and expertise.
Initiatives that enhance the availability, accessibility, and security of Canadian energy data within the energy innovation ecosystem.
Demonstration projects showcasing the effectiveness of AI solutions in improving cost, time, or energy efficiency for pre-commercial energy technologies.
Applied research and development that advances the technology readiness level of energy solutions using novel AI methods.
Who can I contact for more information about the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at eipai-pieia@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation available?
The Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation program is available across Canada.