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Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Overview
Eligible Canadian SMEs participating in the Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia (May 4–13, 2026) can receive up to $5,000 to reimburse 75% of travel costs to support international market engagement and pilot/demonstration opportunities. Funding supports mission-related economy travel fares and per diem expenses for participating in networking events, tailored B2B meetings, site visits, and conference activities in Perth and Jakarta.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Activities funded
- Participate in the Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission business program in Perth (including GRX26) and Jakarta to connect with mining-sector stakeholders and end-users for pilot or demonstration opportunities.
- Develop and pursue pilot or demonstration collaborations for sustainable mineral processing and extraction innovations in remote or off-grid mining environments.
- Develop and pursue pilot or demonstration collaborations for clean energy innovations that reduce diesel reliance and improve energy resilience in remote mining operations.
- Engage in tailored B2B meetings, networking sessions, and site visits with Australian and Indonesian mining organizations to advance partnerships and market entry.
- Present your company and technology through company presentations or pitch sessions to potential partners and buyers in Australia and Indonesia.
Eligibility
- Be an incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SME (500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees).
- Have been in operation for at least 12 months before the project proposal deadline.
- Have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada on payroll (issued a T4), excluding founders and contract employees, by the Canadian registration deadline.
- Be developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven products, services, or processes in Canada with differentiated, protectable technology and global commercial potential.
- Have the financial and operational capacity to undertake a technology pilot or demonstration while maintaining regular operations, and to commercialize the results.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing and commercializing innovative cleantech solutions for the mining sector
- Canadian large companies with cleantech innovations for mining (eligible to participate in the mission, but not eligible for NRC IRAP funding)
- Companies focused on sustainable mineral processing and extraction technologies (for critical minerals)
- Companies focused on clean energy innovation for remote mining operations (e.g., diesel displacement, energy efficiency, energy resilience)
- Companies offering digital optimization and automation technologies for mining operations (e.g., AI-enabled process control, predictive maintenance, simulation platforms)
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations (the program is for incorporated, profit-oriented companies).
- Companies that are not incorporated in Canada.
- Canadian SMEs that are not eligible as NRC IRAP clients (required to be considered for NRC IRAP funding support).
- Canadian large companies seeking NRC IRAP project funding (large companies may join the delegation but are not eligible for NRC IRAP funding).
Eligible expenses
- Economy travel fares for the mission (reimbursed at 75% up to $5,000).
- Per diem travel costs associated with the mission (reimbursed at 75% up to $5,000).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (incorporated Canadian companies).
How to apply
- Step 1: Online registration (register button)
- Register online using the “Register” button at the bottom of the mission webpage.
- Complete the registration before the deadline to register (January 28, 2026).
- If no “Register” button is visible, contact the NRC IRAP International Office at irap.international.pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for information.
- Step 2: Obtain the Expression of Interest form (EOI)
- After registering, receive the Expression of Interest form provided to potentially eligible applicants.
- Step 3: Complete the Expression of Interest (applicant, technology, co-innovation)
- Fill out the EOI application form with the requested information about the applicant, the organization, the technology, and co-innovation opportunities of interest.
- Prepare the EOI for submission by the deadline (February 11, 2026).
- Step 4: Submit questions / request guidance (NRC IRAP International Office)
- Email questions or requests for more information about submitting the EOI to irap.international.pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
- Alternatively, contact Qing Yu (NRC IRAP Clean Technology Program Coordinator) at Qing.Yu@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
- Step 5: NRC IRAP client status check (for SMEs seeking funding)
- If you are not already an NRC IRAP client and want to be considered for NRC IRAP project funding, call 1-877-994-4727 to determine whether you might be eligible for support through NRC IRAP.
Processing and Agreement
- The managing organizations review registrations and Expressions of Interest, then notify applicants of results (notification date: February 27, 2026).
- SMEs selected by NRC IRAP for participation may be invited to apply for NRC IRAP project funding support related to the mission.
- Selected SME participants receive instructions and details on how to access the travel-cost reimbursement support.
Additional information
- The mission includes participation in the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) conference in Perth.
- A pre-mission webinar is planned for March 2026 (to be confirmed).
- Delegates will travel from Perth to Jakarta between May 9 and 10, 2026.
- Registration may be closed if the online “register” button is not visible on the mission webpage.
Contacts
irap.international.pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727
