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Oil Spill Response Challenge
Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The Oil Spill Response Challenge supported innovative solutions to improve oil spill detection and recovery in aquatic environments. Up to $300,000 was available for semi-finalists, up to an additional $1 million for finalists, and a $2 million Grand Prize was awarded to the top team.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Oil spill detection solutions.
- Oil spill recovery solutions.
- Rapidly deployable response technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
- Indigenous organizations and groups in Canada.
- Post-secondary and academic institutions.
- Recognized legal entities.
- International individuals and entities with a Canadian legal partner.
Eligible expenses
- Technology prototype development.
- Solution scale-up and demonstration.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by an expert review committee.
- Semi-finalists were selected from the submissions.
- Finalists were chosen from semi-finalists after further development.
- Participants had to test, evaluate, and report on their solutions.
Additional information
- The challenge is part of the Impact Canada initiative led by Natural Resources Canada.
- Applicants with the strongest proposals were reviewed by an expert review committee.
- Selected semi-finalists and finalists had to test and evaluate their solutions and report results.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil Spill Response Challenge Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Oil Spill Response 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 Oil Spill Response Challenge?
The Oil Spill Response Challenge supported innovative solutions to improve oil spill detection and recovery in aquatic environments. Up to $300,000 was available for semi-finalists, up to an additional $1 million for finalists, and a $2 million Grand Prize was awarded to the top team.
How much funding can be received?
Oil Spill Response Challenge Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Oil Spill Response Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Oil Spill Response Challenge program, you must:
Innovative oil spill solution.
Rapidly deployable technology.
Legal entity or Canadian partner.
What expenses are eligible under Oil Spill Response Challenge?
Oil spill detection solutions.
Oil spill recovery solutions.
Rapidly deployable response technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Oil Spill Response Challenge?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
Where is the Oil Spill Response Challenge available?
The Oil Spill Response Challenge program is available across Canada.
Is the Oil Spill Response Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Oil Spill Response Challenge is a Grant and Funding