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Your gateway to energy innovation funding programs across Canada
Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation
CICE has introduced Canada’s first funding opportunity for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with $3 million available for Canadian innovators developing early-stage CDR technologies. This funding aims to foster advancements in hard-tech solutions to decarbonize British Columbia and Canada, particularly in vital sectors like cleantech, mining, and forestry. Applicants can access non-dilutive investment while being aligned with emissions reduction and economic growth strategies.
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) provides $1.5 billion in funding to support Canada’s critical minerals projects, promoting innovative initiatives in manufacturing, processing, and recycling. The program aims to enhance Canada's position in the booming global critical minerals market, essential for technologies such as electric vehicles and clean energy systems.
The Energy Storage and Minerals program supports the development of next-generation materials, critical minerals, and end products that contribute to a sustainable minerals and materials industry. This continuous intake program is open to various applicants and aims to advance technology and innovation within the energy storage sector. It emphasizes research, development, and deployment of solutions that enhance the Alberta economy and environment.
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
The Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program helps industrial and manufacturing facilities in Alberta reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions through funding and training assistance. With a total of $50 million provided by the Government of Alberta and Natural Resources Canada, the program offers substantial financial incentives for various energy management activities. This initiative runs until March 31, 2027, encouraging facilities to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability.
Total funding available in Canada for energy companies committed through grants, tax incentives, and financing programs
Average funding awarded to pre-commercial energy startups in Canada
Canada’s technically recoverable resources—gas accessible with existing technology but not yet economically viable
Technically recoverable natural gas resources valuation