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Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity
Funding for hydrogen service capacity projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
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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
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
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