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Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity
Funding for hydrogen service capacity projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: May 20, 2026Latest change: The grant page now shows updated intake timing, application instructions, funding availability, and contact details for HCOE Services Capacity.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now shows updated intake timing, application instructions, funding availability, and contact details for HCOE Services Capacity.
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence services capacity updated
The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence – Services Capacity page now presents updated intake details, including the closed-intake timing through March 31, 2026 and the $3.8 million funding availability for service capacity projects. The application flow and support information also changed, with added step-by-step intake instructions, a SmartSimple login link, a named intake email contact, and updated support resources and program guide references. Eligibility language was adjusted, but the overall scope remains centered on studies, ecosystem development, public awareness, opportunity identification, and codes and standards work in Alberta.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program supports hydrogen-related service capacity projects in Alberta, with funding requests of up to $500,000 per project. It supports studies, ecosystem development, opportunity identification, life cycle analyses, public awareness, and codes and standards development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ecosystem development
- Opportunity identification and studies
- Life cycle analyses
- Public awareness activities
- Development of codes and standards
- Innovation-commercialization or knowledge generation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed Intake Form
- Detailed Proposal, if invited
- Signed Investment Agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Technology developers
- Industry and industrial associations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Research and development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs for staff working directly on the project
- Reasonable materials used for the project
- Capital improvements, equipment, software, and databases
- Travel costs directly related to project delivery
- Sub-contracted services or products and other pre-approved expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the Investment Agreement is signed
- Over-market costs
- Overhead, general training, and unrelated professional fees
- Land or building acquisitions, taxes, fines, and interest
- Projects or activities outside the approved project scope
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Innovation
- Project Management
- Impacts and Outcomes
- Work plan, tasks, and deliverables
- Economic, environmental, and social impacts
How to apply
- Step 1: Engagement and intake
- Register on SmartSimple.
- Contact the Clean Energy Intake Coordinator to confirm project fit.
- Complete and submit the Intake Form.
- Step 2: Proposal completion
- Wait for the Intake Form review outcome.
- If invited, prepare and submit the Detailed Proposal.
- Step 3: Project management
- Successful applicants sign the Investment Agreement.
- Funding and reporting proceed through milestone-based management.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after Intake Form submission.
- Internal staff and external reviewers assess the application.
- Selected applicants may be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.
- Funding decisions are made at Alberta Innovates’ sole discretion.
- Approved applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through SmartSimple.
- The program uses a two-stage process: Intake Form first, then Detailed Proposal by invitation.
- Applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding is released.
- Alberta Innovates may request reporting for up to five years after project completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity Program
What is the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity?
The program supports hydrogen-related service capacity projects in Alberta, with funding requests of up to $500,000 per project. It supports studies, ecosystem development, opportunity identification, life cycle analyses, public awareness, and codes and standards development.
How much funding can be received?
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity program?
To be eligible for the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity program, you must:
Legally able to sign the Investment Agreement
Clear value for Alberta
TRL 3 to 7 technology development
What expenses are eligible under Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity?
Ecosystem development
Opportunity identification and studies
Life cycle analyses
Public awareness activities
Development of codes and standards
Innovation-commercialization or knowledge generation projects
Where is the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity available?
The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity?
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity is funded by Alberta Innovates