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Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports decarbonization research for on-road transportation technologies
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization provided funding requests of up to $268 million for research, development, and demonstration projects aimed at advancing zero or low-emission on-road medium and heavy-duty vehicle technologies. The program targeted projects that address technical and market barriers, increase zero-emission vehicle adoption, and enhance transportation system efficiency.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- Research, development, and demonstration of zero or low-emission on-road medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs).
- Projects addressing technical and market challenges to deploying zero-emission on-road vehicles.
- Initiatives aimed at increasing the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in the transportation sector.
- Projects designed to improve the overall efficiency of the on-road transportation system.
Eligibility
- The project must focus on research, development, or demonstration activities related to on-road transportation decarbonization.
- The proposed activities must address technical or market barriers to the demonstration or deployment of zero or low-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
- The project should contribute to increasing the adoption of zero-emission on-road vehicles or improving the efficiency of the transportation system.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations involved in research, development, and demonstration projects related to zero or low-emission on-road medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs)
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based in Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contacting the Program
- Contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) at the email address energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca for any questions regarding the call.
- Step 2: Follow-up and Information
- Email the Energy Innovation Program to stay informed about new funding opportunities.
- Sign up for the program's mailing list to receive updates and announcements of new calls for proposals.
- Watch the information session regarding the call for proposals to understand the process and expectations.
Additional information
- The program received 113 eligible submissions totaling $268 million in funding requests.
- Information regarding funded projects will be posted on the Current Investments page as announcements are made.
- Applicants can stay informed about future funding opportunities by joining the program's email list or following related updates on LinkedIn.
Contacts
energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
