NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
NB, Canada
Support for early-stage emission-reduction technology development
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateOctober 21, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateNovember 15, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
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The Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Program offers grants up to $150,000 to support the development of technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in challenging sectors in New Brunswick. Eligible activities include hiring research staff, third-party testing, and purchasing laboratory supplies and materials.
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This grant provides financial support through un-leveraged grants aimed at facilitating research and development in emissions reduction technologies. The funding structure is tailored to assist early-stage and evaluative projects, with specific monetary allocations based on project focus.
- Un-leveraged grants allocated to research and development projects without the requirement for matching funds.
- Stream I offers grants of up to $50,000 for projects focused on the development of novel technologies in their conceptual, early stages.
- Stream II provides grants of up to $150,000 for projects assessing the applicability of technologies from other jurisdictions for use within New Brunswick.
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This grant aims to support the early stages of technology development focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The eligible activities include both innovation in novel technologies within New Brunswick and evaluation of existing technologies for local applicability.
- Development of the conceptual, early-stage genesis of novel technologies in New Brunswick.
- Evaluation of the suitability of emissions reduction technologies emerging in other jurisdictions for New Brunswick.
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Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to be part of specific sectors and activities outlined by the program.
- The applicant must be a researcher at an NB research institution or a private company.
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This program is designed for researchers and private companies actively engaged in developing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in challenging sectors within New Brunswick.
- Researchers at New Brunswick research institutions.
- Private companies focusing on emissions reduction technologies.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the development and validation of emissions reduction technologies.
- Salaries for hiring research staff.
- Third party testing.
- Laboratory supplies and materials.
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This grant is available to researchers and companies located in the region specific to the funding body. The program targets entities operating within New Brunswick, Canada.
- Researchers at New Brunswick research institutions.
- Private companies operating in New Brunswick.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program targets sectors that are particularly challenging to decarbonize, although the specific sectors are not detailed in the context provided.
- The grant is specific to projects in New Brunswick, indicating a regional focus on addressing emissions reductions.
- The potential for commercialization plays a role, suggesting that projects should have a clear path to market.
- Applications are evaluated by a diverse panel including NBIF and external experts, ensuring a comprehensive review process.
- Contract terms, including project milestones, are negotiated post-approval, indicating flexibility in project detailing.
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