Open Innovation Program
BC, Canada
Funding for BC-based innovators
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- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 10, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
- Government of British Columbia
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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 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 $6 million available in non-dilutive funding for successful proposals.
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The Open Innovation Program provides funding for initiatives that develop and scale clean energy technologies made in British Columbia. The activities supported under this program are focused on solutions that drive the world towards a net-zero carbon future.
- Advancement and commercialization of low carbon hydrogen technologies.
- Development of renewable natural gas solutions.
- Innovation in battery technology and energy storage systems.
- Projects focused on carbon management strategies.
- Creation and scaling of bioenergy, biofuels, and synthetic fuels technologies.
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$ 2,200,000
Building a battery technology innovation center
$ 2,700,000
Developing synthetic fuel technology for aviation
$ 1,300,000
Creating a small-scale bioenergy production pilot plant
$ 2,000,000
Developing a scalable low-carbon hydrogen production facility
$ 900,000
Launching a carbon management platform
$ 1,600,000
Establishing a renewable natural gas production plant
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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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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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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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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.
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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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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.
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