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Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future
Supports Canadian battery innovation for cleaner energy
Funding available
$ 770,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future supported Canadian battery innovation for electric vehicles, homes, businesses and communities. It backed prototype development and performance testing for battery technologies aimed at reducing emissions and integrating renewable energy into the electricity grid.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 770,000 $
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
- Develop clean battery technologies for use in electric vehicles, homes, businesses and communities.
- Build a proposed battery solution concept into a testable prototype.
- Produce evidence to demonstrate the functionality and impacts of the solution.
Official resources
Processing and Agreement
- The challenge initially received 39 applications which were reviewed by an expert jury.
- Applications were narrowed down to 5 finalists.
- Finalists submitted their test results and commercialization plans to compete for the grand prize.
Additional information
- The challenge initially received 39 applications and was reviewed by an expert jury.
- Five finalists were selected for a 2-year incubation period.
- Finalists submitted test results and commercialization plans to compete for the grand prize.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future Program
What is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future supported Canadian battery innovation for electric vehicles, homes, businesses and communities. It backed prototype development and performance testing for battery technologies aimed at reducing emissions and integrating renewable energy into the electricity grid.
How much funding can be received?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future?
Develop clean battery technologies for use in electric vehicles, homes, businesses and communities.
Build a proposed battery solution concept into a testable prototype.
Produce evidence to demonstrate the functionality and impacts of the solution.
Who can I contact for more information about the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future?
You can contact Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future available?
The Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future program is available across Canada.
Is the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future?
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Charging the Future is funded by Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)