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Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 18, 2024
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions that replace fossil-based heat, recover process heat, or reduce heating needs with non-thermal technologies. Phase 1 offers up to CAD 200,000 for proof of feasibility, and Phase 2 offers up to CAD 1.5 million for prototype development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 18, 2024
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Proof of feasibility for zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions.
- Prototype development for industrial heat replacement or heat recovery technologies.
- Testing of technologies that reduce fossil-fuel-based process heating demand.
- Development of non-thermal solutions that lower industrial heating requirements.
Documents Needed
- Completed Challenge Stream Submission Form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses developing industrial process heating technologies.
- Companies in manufacturing, chemicals, food processing, steel, pulp and paper, cement, or mining.
- Energy technology firms focused on low-carbon or net-zero industrial heat solutions.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses whose proposed solution is based on hydrogen combustion.
- Businesses whose proposed solution is based on biomass combustion.
- Projects focused only on space heating rather than industrial process heat.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects based on hydrogen combustion heating.
- Projects based on biomass combustion heating.
- Activities focused only on space heating.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for mandatory scope and TRL requirements.
- Passing proposals are then assessed against the evaluation criteria for the selected phase.
- Final decisions depend on the evaluation results, departmental priorities, and available funds.
- Selected applicants may then move to award discussions and review meetings by phone or videoconference.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit only one Challenge Stream entry point.
- Phase selection depends on the solution’s current TRL.
- Written questions must be submitted at least 10 calendar days before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating Program
What is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating?
Supports zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions that replace fossil-based heat, recover process heat, or reduce heating needs with non-thermal technologies. Phase 1 offers up to CAD 200,000 for proof of feasibility, and Phase 2 offers up to CAD 1.5 million for prototype development.
How much funding can be received?
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 5, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating program?
To be eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating program, you must:
For-profit small business incorporated in Canada.
499 or fewer FTE employees.
R&D must be in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating?
Proof of feasibility for zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions.
Prototype development for industrial heat replacement or heat recovery technologies.
Testing of technologies that reduce fossil-fuel-based process heating demand.
Development of non-thermal solutions that lower industrial heating requirements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Where is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating available?
The Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating program is available across Canada.