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Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Supports CCUS research, development, and demonstration
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program – Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call provided up to $50 million for FEED studies and supports earlier-stage CCUS research, development, and demonstration. It covers capture, storage and transportation, and utilization projects aimed at advancing the commercial viability of CCUS technologies.
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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 : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Carbon capture technology research and development.
- CO2 storage and transportation research and development.
- CO2 utilization research, development, and demonstration.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and agencies
- Indigenous communities, governments, and organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that replicate operating commercial CCUS facilities.
- Technologies or techniques that remove air contaminants from flue gas.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- For Utilization, NRCan may consider regional balance in Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and socio-economic considerations.
- For Utilization, applications may be evaluated on the coherence and robustness of projected GHG emissions reduction methods and assumptions.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the relevant applicant guide and focus area details.
- Step 2
- Prepare and submit the Expression of Interest through the application portal.
- Step 3
- If invited, submit the Full Project Proposal through the program’s application process.
- Step 4
- Selected applicants complete due diligence and then proceed to contribution agreement negotiations.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through an Expression of Interest stage and, for invited applicants, a Full Project Proposal stage.
- Successful applicants were then subject to due diligence before contribution agreements were negotiated and signed.
- Results and funded projects were announced after selection.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Program
What is the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D?
The Energy Innovation Program – Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call provided up to $50 million for FEED studies and supports earlier-stage CCUS research, development, and demonstration. It covers capture, storage and transportation, and utilization projects aimed at advancing the commercial viability of CCUS technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D program?
To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D program, you must:
Canadian legal entities and governments
Eligible CCUS R&D or demonstration project
Aligned with a focus area
What expenses are eligible under Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D?
Carbon capture technology research and development.
CO2 storage and transportation research and development.
CO2 utilization research, development, and demonstration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D available?
The Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D program is available across Canada.
Is the Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D is a Grant and Funding