Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids

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: Is the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids?

Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Q: Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids program?

To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids program, you must: • The project must focus on smart electrical networks. • The project must aim for technological, commercial, or regulatory innovations. • The project must enable the scaling up of pilot projects towards deployment across the entire network.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids?

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

Q: Where is the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids available?

The Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids program is available across Canada.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

Supports smart grid innovations for cleaner, resilient energy systems

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities

Funds Providers

Natural Resources Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids call for proposals provided financial support for technological, regulatory, and market innovations aimed at scaling smart grid pilot projects into broader grid deployments; it received funding requests totaling up to $354 million for demonstration projects. The program focused on enhancing grid reliability, resiliency, and flexibility, enabling greenhouse gas emission reductions, and improving the conditions for scaling clean energy innovations across Canada.

Financing terms and conditions

The area of interest Demonstration received requests totaling 354 million dollars for 103 eligible projects.
The area of interest Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building received requests totaling 39.6 million dollars for 46 eligible projects.

Activities funded

Scaling pilot smart grid projects to grid-wide deployments.
Innovations that enhance grid reliability, resiliency, and flexibility.
Initiatives enabling increased capacity for renewable energy integration.
Projects that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through smart grid technologies.
Activities aimed at advancing market and regulatory conditions for smart grid adoption.

Eligibility

The project must involve innovations in smart grid technologies, market solutions, or regulatory approaches.
The proposed initiative should address barriers to scaling pilot projects to grid-wide deployments.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact the organization
- For any questions regarding the call for proposals, contact NRCan at the address energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
- Receive a response within the usual timeframe of two working days.
Step 2: Subscribe to communications
- Email to stay informed about upcoming opportunities and news from the Energy Innovation Program.
- Sign up for the email list to receive updates and funding opportunities.

Additional information

The call for proposals is currently closed.
Updates on funded projects will be posted on the program's Current Investments page.
The program received high interest, with 103 submissions for demonstrations and 46 for regulatory innovation capacity building.
Applicants can join an email list to receive 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 — Smart Grids Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids. 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.

What is the Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Energy Innovation Program — Smart Grids?

Scaling pilot smart grid projects to grid-wide deployments. Innovations that enhance grid reliability, resiliency, and flexibility. Initiatives enabling increased capacity for renewable energy integration. Projects that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through smart grid technologies. Activities aimed at advancing market and regulatory conditions for smart grid adoption.