Open Innovation Program
BC, Canada
Funding for BC-based innovators
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of British Columbia
- B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
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Get a non-repayable grant up to $6 million for an innovative project, new technology or business process that helps reduce GHG emissions and is ready to scale.
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This grant supports projects related to low carbon hydrogen, renewable natural gas, battery technology and energy storage, carbon management, bioenergy, biofuels and synthetic fuels.
- Low carbon hydrogen
- Renewable natural gas
- Battery technology and energy storage
- Carbon management
- Bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels
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$1,300,000
Montreal
Creating a small-scale bioenergy production pilot plant in Montreal.
$2,000,000
Vancouver
Developing a scalable low-carbon hydrogen production facility in Vancouver.
$1,600,000
Edmonton
Establishing a renewable natural gas production plant in Edmonton.
$2,200,000
Toronto
Building a battery technology innovation center in Toronto.
$900,000
Ottawa
Launching a carbon management platform in Ottawa.
$2,700,000
Calgary
Developing synthetic fuel technology for aviation in Calgary.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4-9
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Companies must be based in British Columbia to be eligible for the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) grant. The grant is open to companies working on clean energy technologies in various sectors.
- B.C.-based companies
- Companies working on clean energy technologies
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Eligibility details for the grant do not specify any specific types of companies that are not eligible for the funding opportunity.
However, common exclusion criteria for funding opportunities typically relate to the following types of companies:
- Non-Canadian companies
- Non-clean energy technology companies
- Companies with projects not aligned with the specified priority areas
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include, but are not limited to:
- Research and development costs
- Prototype development
- Pilot testing expenses
- Regulatory compliance costs
- Intellectual property protection fees
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy's 2023 Open Call for Innovation are based on the following factors:
- Demonstration of technological innovation and advancement
- Potential for commercialization and scalability
- Impact on accelerating the transition to a net-zero carbon future
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4-9
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info@cice.ca
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is offering up to $6 million in non-dilutive funding through its 2023 Open Call for Innovation to support the development, commercialization, and scaling of clean energy technologies in British Columbia.
Grant Details
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is a key player in accelerating the transition towards a net-zero carbon future by funding innovative clean energy solutions. The 2023 Open Call for Innovation aims to provide financial support to companies with technologies at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between 4-9. The focus areas for funding include low carbon hydrogen, renewable natural gas, battery technology and energy storage, carbon management, bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels.
Applicants selected for funding will receive notifications by June 1, 2023, after the application period from January 16 to February 10, 2023. The grant is designed to fast-track impactful solutions that have the potential to drive meaningful change in the clean energy sector.
Companies interested in participating in future funding opportunities are encouraged to follow CICE on LinkedIn or Twitter to stay informed about upcoming announcements. Although the 2023 Open Call for Innovation has closed, CICE remains open to hearing about innovative projects that align with their mission to advance clean energy technologies in British Columbia.
The grant offers a significant opportunity for companies in the clean energy space to receive financial support and guidance towards commercializing their innovative solutions. By fostering the development of sustainable technologies, CICE plays a crucial role in shaping the future of clean energy in Canada and beyond.
