Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D

• As part of Budget 2021, up to $319 million allocated over seven years for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in CCUS technologies.
• In 2021-22, up to $50 million was available in support for FEED studies for large-scale CCUS facilities during the call for proposals.

• The applicant may be a business, academic institution, non-profit organization, or government or federal laboratory.
• The project must focus on research, development, or demonstration activities related to carbon capture, utilization, or storage (CCUS) technologies.
• The project must contribute to advancing commercial viability of CCUS and support progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

Who is eligible?

• Businesses
• Academic institutions
• Non-profit organizations
• Government entities
• Federal laboratories

Eligible geographic areas

• Everywhere in Canada

• Step 1: Review Focus Areas
  • Examine the three focus areas: Capture, Storage & Transportation, and Utilization to determine which aligns with your project.
• Step 2: Prepare Proposal
  • Develop a proposal addressing the requirements and objectives specific to your selected focus area.
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Follow the intake process outlined for your chosen focus area and submit your proposal as directed by NRCan's guidelines.
• Step 4: Contact and Follow Up
  • For inquiries or assistance, contact NRCan at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
  • Monitor the Current Investments page for updates regarding funded projects.

• The program’s call for proposals is currently closed.
• Funded project announcements will be posted on the Current Investments page.
• Submission volume and requested funding amounts are publicly available for each focus area.
• Interested parties can join the program’s mailing list or follow NRCan on LinkedIn for updates on new funding opportunities.