Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching program?

To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching program, you must: • Projects must target industrial fuel switching or clean fuel production for hard-to-abate sectors. • Submissions must align with one of the three specified technology areas.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching?

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Natural Resources Canada

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial support of up to 50 million dollars for interest areas 1 and 2 combined.
Maximum funding of 3 million dollars for interest area 3.

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

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.