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Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching provides up to $50 million in funding to support the development and demonstration of technologies focused on industrial fuel switching and clean fuel production for hard-to-abate sectors. This government initiative aims to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions by advancing innovative solutions and accelerating the adoption of cleaner fuels in heavy industry.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Development and demonstration of clean fuel production technologies for industrial applications.
- Implementation of industrial fuel switching in sectors that are challenging to decarbonize.
- Projects advancing technology solutions to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligibility
- The applicant's project must focus on industrial fuel switching or the production of clean fuels for hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
- The project should involve technologies aimed at decarbonizing heavy industry.
Who is eligible?
- Companies and organizations involved in heavy industry
- Entities focused on industrial fuel switching
- Organizations engaged in the production of clean fuels for hard-to-abate sectors
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses established in Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Program Administrators
- For any questions about the application process or the call for proposals, contact NRCan at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
- Step 2: Stay Informed on Future Funding Opportunities
- Join the Energy Innovation Program email list to receive updates and news about upcoming calls for proposals and funding opportunities.
Additional information
- The status of this specific call for proposals is closed.
- Updates on funded projects will be posted on the Current Investments page of NRCan.
- 134 eligible submissions were received for this call, requesting a total of $265 million.
- Applicants can subscribe to updates or join the program’s email list to receive the latest news and future funding opportunities.
Contacts
energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
