Closed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genomics research for energy and environment
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Up to $250,000 per project is available for genomics-based research in Alberta’s energy sector. The program supports projects that reduce environmental impacts through bioremediation, GHG reduction, biodiversity monitoring, clean technology, and process optimization.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Bioremediation and reclamation of contaminated sites.
- GHG emission reduction through microbial processes or bio-based carbon capture.
- Biodiversity assessment and ecological monitoring using eDNA tools.
- Clean technology development, including hydrogen production and carbon storage.
- Optimization of environmental risk processes such as corrosion prevention and water treatment.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Full Application form, if invited
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based academic institutions.
- Provincial or federal government organizations with an explicit research mandate.
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations with an explicit research mandate.
- Energy sector industry partners and end-users in collaborative projects.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without an Alberta-based research lead.
- Projects without an industry partner or end-user.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Clear environmental benefits for energy operations.
- Strong research and industry collaboration.
- Potential for adoption and field validation in the energy sector.
- Measurable impact and ready-for-deployment outputs.
- Open science, data sharing, and interoperability approach.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program information
- Read the initiative overview and funding guidelines.
- Prepare the required project information for the Expression of Interest stage.
- Step 2: Submit the Expression of Interest
- Complete and submit the EOI form for review.
- Provide the requested project summary, consortium details, and impact information.
- Step 3: Submit the Full Application if invited
- Selected EOIs are invited to the Full Application stage.
- Complete and submit the full application by the stated deadline.
- Step 4: Await the funding decision
- Applicants receive notice of awards in October 2025.
- Funding flow begins in January 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest submissions are reviewed first.
- Selected EOIs are invited to the Full Application stage.
- Notice of awards is issued to applicants in October 2025.
- Funding flows begin in January 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions Program
What is the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions?
Up to $250,000 per project is available for genomics-based research in Alberta’s energy sector. The program supports projects that reduce environmental impacts through bioremediation, GHG reduction, biodiversity monitoring, clean technology, and process optimization.
How much funding can be received?
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions program?
To be eligible for the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions program, you must:
Alberta-based project lead.
Industry partner or end-user required.
Energy-sector environmental focus.
What expenses are eligible under Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions?
Bioremediation and reclamation of contaminated sites.
GHG emission reduction through microbial processes or bio-based carbon capture.
Biodiversity assessment and ecological monitoring using eDNA tools.
Clean technology development, including hydrogen production and carbon storage.
Optimization of environmental risk processes such as corrosion prevention and water treatment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions?
You can contact Genome Alberta by email at jgreer@genomealberta.ca.
Where is the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions available?
The Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions is a Researchers And Facilities