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Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
October 22, 2025
Opened October 3, 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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Provision of a safe method to store and transport hydrogen for military logistics in extreme and vulnerable environments.
- Compactness and achievement of a minimum energy density of 500 Wh/L.
- Scalability of the solution to ensure refueling time is unaffected as the system grows.
- Survivability under physical stress, including resistance to torsion, vibration, and kinetic or explosive projectiles.
- Demonstration of affordability and adaptability compared to current hydrogen storage methods.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Solicitation Guide
- Access and carefully review the Solicitation Guide provided on CanadaBuys.
- Ensure understanding of all requirements and instructions before preparing your submission.
- Step 2: Prepare Proposal Documents
- Develop a comprehensive proposal addressing all essential and desired outcomes outlined in the challenge.
- Prepare any supporting materials required as specified in the Solicitation Guide.
- Step 3: Access IDEaS Submission Portal
- Navigate to the new IDEaS Portal designated for this challenge.
- Register or log into the portal as instructed.
- Step 4: Upload and Complete Submission
- Upload your proposal and supporting documents directly to the IDEaS Portal.
- Complete any necessary online forms presented within the portal.
- Carefully review all entries before finalizing your submission.
- Step 5: Submit Application Before Deadline
- Submit your completed application through the IDEaS Portal before October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms Program
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms?
You can contact Department of National Defence (DND).
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.