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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 3,150,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This challenge supported innovative smart grid solutions for cleaner, more flexible electricity systems. It offered seed funding, project funding of up to $3.15 million per finalist team, and a $1 million grand prize.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of innovative smart grid technology solutions.
- Pilot-scale demonstrations of clean energy and grid management solutions.
- Projects to integrate and manage distributed energy resources.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies.
- UK companies.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Consortium partners involved in the challenge.
Eligible expenses
- Seed funding for consortium development and proposal preparation.
- Project funding for pilot-scale demonstration work.
- Support for final winning solution through the grand prize.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Selection criteria
- Potential of the proposed solution.
- Quality of the pitch to expert judges.
- Design, delivery, and outcomes of the project.
- Scale-up potential and commercialization plans.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were first reviewed for seed funding support.
- Semi-finalists presented their solutions to a panel of expert judges.
- Finalist teams were selected and then funded for pilot-scale demonstrations.
- A new panel of expert judges selected the grand prize winner.
Additional information
- The challenge was launched jointly by Natural Resources Canada and the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
- It was part of the Canada-UK Partnership on Clean Growth and Climate Change and Mission Innovation.
- Canadian and UK companies gained international exposure and new partnership opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge Program
What is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge?
This challenge supported innovative smart grid solutions for cleaner, more flexible electricity systems. It offered seed funding, project funding of up to $3.15 million per finalist team, and a $1 million grand prize.
How much funding can be received?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge Funds up to $3,150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge program, you must:
Canadian or UK companies.
Consortium-based project.
Smart grid innovation focus.
What expenses are eligible under Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge?
Development of innovative smart grid technology solutions.
Pilot-scale demonstrations of clean energy and grid management solutions.
Projects to integrate and manage distributed energy resources.
Who can I contact for more information about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
Where is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge available?
The Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge program is available across Canada.
Is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge is a Partnering and Collaboration