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Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2025
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The "Powering the Future: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage for Military Platforms" grant offers up to $6.75 million in phased development funding to advance innovative hydrogen storage solutions for military ground vehicle decarbonization. Eligible activities include the research, development, prototyping, and field validation of safe, energy-dense, and durable solid-state hydrogen storage technologies.
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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 : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2025
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions for military ground vehicles.
- Integration of hydrogen storage technologies to support decarbonization in military logistics operations.
- Design and prototyping of safe, compact, and scalable hydrogen storage systems suitable for extreme field environments.
- Demonstration and validation of hydrogen storage solutions across various military platforms such as vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
- Adaptation of hydrogen storage systems for enhanced durability and cost-effectiveness compared to existing methods.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Academic institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal government organizations
- Industry (private sector companies)
Who is not eligible
- Federal crown corporations
- Provincial crown corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations established all over Canada
Additional information
- Innovators can propose solutions at all stages of development under this initiative.
- Advancement to subsequent funding stages is contingent on achieving appropriate Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
- Additional information about the funding program can be found on the Competitive Projects web page.
- The program encourages early-stage technologies as well as solutions ready for demonstration and testing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms. 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 Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms?
The "Powering the Future: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage for Military Platforms" grant offers up to $6.75 million in phased development funding to advance innovative hydrogen storage solutions for military ground vehicle decarbonization. Eligible activities include the research, development, prototyping, and field validation of safe, energy-dense, and durable solid-state hydrogen storage technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 22, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms program?
To be eligible for the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms program, you must:
Open to individuals, academic institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and all industry sectors
Federal and provincial crown corporations are not eligible
What expenses are eligible under Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms?
Development of innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions for military ground vehicles.
Integration of hydrogen storage technologies to support decarbonization in military logistics operations.
Design and prototyping of safe, compact, and scalable hydrogen storage systems suitable for extreme field environments.
Demonstration and validation of hydrogen storage solutions across various military platforms such as vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
Adaptation of hydrogen storage systems for enhanced durability and cost-effectiveness compared to existing methods.
Where is the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms available?
The Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms program is available across Canada.
Is the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms is a Grant and Funding