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NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
Last Update: March 24, 2026
New Brunswick, Canada
Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 to advance early-stage clean technology R&D in New Brunswick. It supports projects focused on emissions reduction technologies, including conceptual development and evaluating technologies from other jurisdictions.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 21, 2024
- Closing date : November 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Activities funded
- Development of early-stage novel technologies in New Brunswick.
- Assessment of technologies developed in other jurisdictions for use in New Brunswick.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Developing a waste-heat recovery control prototype for processors
$ 150,000
Testing a modular biogas-upgrading system for local feedstocks
$ 150,000
Validating a closed-loop salt recovery process for cold storage
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Reviewed detailed program guide.
- Information on the R&D project.
- Documents required by Net Zero Atlantic.
Eligibility
- Project must be an early-stage R&D initiative.
- Project must focus on emissions reduction technologies.
- Project must support development or suitability testing of new technologies.
- Applicant must be a New Brunswick research institution researcher or a private New Brunswick company.
Who is eligible?
- Researchers at New Brunswick research institutions.
- Private New Brunswick companies.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for research staff.
- Third-party testing.
- Laboratory supplies and materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
How to apply
1
Review program details
- Review the program details and detailed program guide on the ECT-NB website.
- Confirm that your project fits one of the two streams: early-stage technology development or assessment of technologies from other jurisdictions.
2
Prepare your application
- Prepare your application and gather the required project information.
- Include the details needed to apply directly through Net Zero Atlantic’s ECT-NB website.
3
Submit the application
- Submit the application directly on Net Zero Atlantic’s ECT-NB website.
- Ensure the application is filed by the deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025.
4
Await review results
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of Net Zero Atlantic, NBIF, and subject matter experts.
- Successful applicants are notified in January 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a panel from Net Zero Atlantic, NBIF, and subject matter experts.
- Successful applicants are notified in January 2026.
- Project specifics and milestones are set in a contract with Net Zero Atlantic.
Additional information
- The program is funded in part by NBIF’s Climate Impact Fund.
- Project details, milestones, and reporting metrics are defined in a contract with Net Zero Atlantic.
- Applications are reviewed by Net Zero Atlantic, NBIF, and subject matter experts.
- Successful applicants are notified in January 2026.
Contacts
programs@nbif.ca
