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Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Supports clean energy innovation projects
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program supports clean energy innovation across Canada through research, development, and demonstration funding. It also backs projects such as CCUS FEED studies, testing facilities, and other initiatives that advance energy technology and commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research, development, and demonstration of clean energy technologies.
- Projects that develop, scale, or integrate innovative energy solutions.
- Initiatives that support the clean energy ecosystem through knowledge sharing.
- CCUS FEED studies for advanced carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects in Canada.
- Testing facility creation, expansion, or upgrades for energy technologies.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Guide
- Expression of Interest, where required
- Full Project Proposal, where required
- Supporting documents requested by the specific call
- Letters of contribution, where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses
- Utilities
- Indigenous communities
- Other Canadian organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside Canada where the call requires Canadian incorporation or registration.
- Projects for enhanced oil recovery under CCUS FEED calls.
- Projects relying on carbon utilization without verifiable permanent storage potential under CCUS FEED calls.
Eligible expenses
- Project staffing costs, professional services, travel, and other direct project expenses may be eligible, depending on the call.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For CCUS FEED calls, projects involving enhanced oil recovery are not eligible.
- For CCUS FEED calls, carbon utilization without verifiable permanent storage potential is not eligible.
- For CCUS FEED calls, projects already receiving funding from other NRCan programs may be ineligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Project merit and alignment with call objectives.
- Technical and investment review against the call’s evaluation criteria.
- Due diligence on financial, legal, regulatory, and technical readiness.
- For some calls, project selection may depend on partner strength and project readiness.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the call information
- Read the specific call page and applicant guide carefully.
- Check the objectives, requirements, and timelines for that call.
- Step 2: Prepare the submission
- Complete the required form or expression of interest through the applicant portal.
- Gather any supporting documents, letters, or other materials requested in the call guide.
- Step 3: Submit through the applicant portal
- Access OERD’s applicant portal with GCKey or Interac Sign-in Services.
- Submit the application by the deadline shown for the call.
- Step 4: Complete any next-stage requirements
- If invited, submit the full project proposal and any additional required documents.
- Follow any information requests and complete due diligence if selected.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis or through the call-specific process.
- Submissions are assessed against the call’s evaluation criteria by technical and investment review committees.
- Some applicants are invited to a next stage, such as a full project proposal.
- Selected applicants may need to complete due diligence before signing a contribution agreement.
- Funding is confirmed only after the agreement is signed and conditions are met.
Additional information
- Calls are shaped by regional, sector, and industry considerations.
- The application process varies by call and is managed through the OERD applicant portal.
- Applicants may be asked to submit an EOI, a full project proposal, and supporting documents.
- Selected applicants must complete due diligence and sign a contribution agreement before funding is finalized.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future Program
What is the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future?
The Energy Innovation Program supports clean energy innovation across Canada through research, development, and demonstration funding. It also backs projects such as CCUS FEED studies, testing facilities, and other initiatives that advance energy technology and commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future program?
To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future program, you must:
Canadian legal entities or other eligible recipients
Project must match the call scope
Project must be based in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future?
Research, development, and demonstration of clean energy technologies.
Projects that develop, scale, or integrate innovative energy solutions.
Initiatives that support the clean energy ecosystem through knowledge sharing.
CCUS FEED studies for advanced carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects in Canada.
Testing facility creation, expansion, or upgrades for energy technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future available?
The Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future program is available across Canada.
Is the Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future is a Grant and Funding