Future Fuels Challenge

• The applicant must be one of the eligible applicant types: technology developer/innovator, fuel producer/supplier, industrial operator, Indigenous community, municipality, post-secondary institution, research organization, or a multi-partner consortium.
• The project must develop and/or deploy innovative low-emission fuel technologies.
• The project must deliver measurable and verifiable greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions within five years.
• The project must demonstrate strong technical readiness.
• The project must include a clear pathway to commercialization.

Who is eligible?

• Technology developers and innovators
• Fuel producers and suppliers
• Industrial operators
• Indigenous communities and municipalities
• Post-secondary institutions and research organizations

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada.

• Project’s ability to generate measurable GHG emission reductions.
• Commercialization potential and clarity of the pathway to market.
• Contribution to strengthening Canada’s clean energy economy.
• Ability to significantly reduce the lifecycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels.
• Alignment with the objectives of Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations.

• The program is expected to launch in Spring 2026.
• The Future Fuels Challenge is an annual, competitive funding call.
• The initiative is administered by ERA under the Fuel Innovation Fund.
• Interested applicants can subscribe to the program newsletter to receive updates.