Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge

• Design grant application – phase 1, duly completed and submitted via the applicant portal of the Energy Innovation Program (EIP).

• Submit a Phase 1 Design Grant application through the official application portal by 1:00 p.m. ET on March 27, 2026.
• Propose a project that designs and demonstrates innovative off-site construction (OSC) methods for multi-unit residential buildings.
• The proposed design must aim to improve energy efficiency and resilience of the resulting residential building(s).
• Be eligible to apply to Phase 1 (open to all eligible applicants, as defined in the applicant guide).

Who is eligible?

• Businesses and stakeholders in the residential construction sector in Canada.
• Organizations involved in the off-site construction (OSC) of residential buildings.
• Businesses and design/engineering teams developing innovative methods for multi-unit residential buildings.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada (at the national level).

• The Challenge is delivered under Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program (EIP) by the Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD).
• The opportunity is structured as a two-phase challenge, with Phase 2 open only to finalists selected from Phase 1.
• The Challenge is positioned in alignment with federal housing priorities referenced in Budget 2025 and the Build Canada Homes (BCH) initiative.
• An information video is available for applicants seeking an overview of the Challenge.