Open Innovation Program

This grant offers financial support aimed at fostering the advancement of clean energy technologies in British Columbia. The primary aim is to provide non-dilutive funding to selected projects.

• Up to $6 million available in non-dilutive funding for successful proposals.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the project's focus and readiness level.

• The project must involve the development, commercialization, or scaling of clean energy technologies created in B.C.
• The project should aim to contribute towards a net-zero carbon future.
• Projects must fall within one or more of the following areas: Low carbon hydrogen, Renewable natural gas, Battery technology and energy storage, Carbon management, Bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels.
• The project must be at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4-9.

Who is eligible?

This grant is aimed at supporting the development and scaling of clean energy technologies by organizations based in British Columbia.

• Companies engaging in the development of low carbon hydrogen technologies.
• Organizations focusing on renewable natural gas solutions.
• Enterprises working on advancements in battery technology and energy storage.
• Firms specializing in carbon management strategies.
• Entities involved in bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels innovations.

Who is not eligible

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

Eligible expenses

This grant focuses on advancing clean energy technologies that are crucial for achieving a net-zero carbon future. The eligible projects are centered around key areas of innovation in the energy sector.

• Development and scaling of low carbon hydrogen technologies.
• Advancement of renewable natural gas solutions.
• Innovation in battery technology and energy storage systems.
• Initiatives for effective carbon management solutions.
• Progression of bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels technologies.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is limited to companies involved with the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) in British Columbia, Canada. The eligible location reflects the funding body's focus on advancing clean energy technologies within this specific region.

• Companies must be based in British Columbia, Canada.

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

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The grant aims to accelerate the world towards a net-zero carbon future by supporting clean energy technologies.
• The total funding available through this grant is up to $6 million.
• Selected companies were scheduled to be notified by June 1, 2023.
• The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy remains interested in hearing about innovative projects post-deadline via email.