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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 3,150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
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.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Municipality of West Elgin by email at none or by phone at none.
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