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Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage provides up to $50 million to support Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for CCUS projects across Canada. The program aims to advance engineering expertise, analyze new technologies, and promote the large-scale adoption of carbon capture solutions in various industries.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Research and experimental development
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
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
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Projects focused on expanding engineering knowledge and performance analysis of CCUS technologies across various facility types.
- Initiatives supporting the development and application of CCUS technologies for CO2 capture, transportation, usage, and sequestration in different industries.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 67,000
Expansion of local delivery infrastructure for an urban farm co-op
$ 67,000
Acquisition of CNC machinery for a small furniture manufacturing firm
$ 80,000
Renovation of community kitchen for food entrepreneurship training
$ 48,000
Development of a mobile application for online tutoring services
$ 75,000
Purchase of automated packaging equipment for a food processor
$ 76,900
Installation of solar panels for energy efficiency in a bakery
Eligibility
- The project must involve Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facilities.
- The project must have the potential to significantly mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
- The project must contribute to increasing knowledge about the application of CCUS technologies in various types of facilities in Canada.
Who is eligible?
- Companies or organizations undertaking projects related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
- Industries aiming to advance front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for CCUS technologies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Program Administrator
- Email the Energy Innovation Program at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca for questions or to stay informed about future calls for proposals.
- Step 2: Stay Informed
- Join the Energy Innovation Program's email list to receive updates on upcoming funding opportunities and announcements.
Additional information
- Completed FEED studies are expected to contribute to the development and replication of CCUS technologies across Canada and internationally.
- As funded projects are announced, updates will be available on the program's Current Investments page.
- Results from a previous call indicated a high level of demand, with 73 eligible submissions totaling $365M in requests.
- Interested parties can stay informed about news and future funding opportunities by joining the program's email list or following NRCan on LinkedIn.
Contacts
energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
