Natural Resources Canada · Contribution program
Energy Innovation Program
The objective is to accelerate clean energy innovation in Canada through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and RSA projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
- Total value
- $889M
- Agreements
- 477
- May 2018 to Jun 2026
- Median agreement
- $900K
- Typical range
- $100K–$2.8M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Natural Resources Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 7 agreements ($13.7M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | $9.2M |
| 2019 | 19 | $24M |
| 2020 | 37 | $63.8M |
| 2021 | 26 | $55.1M |
| 2022 | 8 | $71.2M |
| 2023 | 73 | $128M |
| 2024 | 89 | $120M |
| 2025 | 161 | $314M |
| 2026 | 60 | $103M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 127 | $266M |
| Alberta | 103 | $197M |
| British Columbia | 56 | $164M |
| Nova Scotia | 34 | $103M |
| Quebec | 54 | $82.8M |
| Saskatchewan | 8 | $20.7M |
| Yukon | 4 | $20M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | $14.3M |
| Manitoba | 2 | $8.4M |
| Outside Canada or not stated | 77 | $7M |
| New Brunswick | 4 | $5.5M |
| Prince Edward Island | 2 | $150K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 230 | $592M |
| Academia | 81 | $133M |
| Other organizations | 74 | $117M |
| Indigenous recipients | 9 | $29.3M |
| Government | 7 | $12.3M |
| International (non-government) | 76 | $6.3M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | CERT Systems Inc. | Direct Air-to-Ethylene Conversion for sustainable Aviation FuelsContribution | $2,000,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Northern Graphite Corporation | Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Evaluation Centre (LIBTEC) Material Qualification PilotGrant | $155,800 |
| May 2026 | Navius Research, Inc | Modelling the critical role of distributed energy resources in achieving net-zero in CanadaContribution | $300,000 |
| May 2026 | Net Zero Atlantic | Modelling Canada’s Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDV) Energy Demands for Low-Emission Innovations and Practical Infrastructure SolutionsContribution | $897,039 |
| Apr 2026 | Dryve Battery Materials Inc. | QUALIFICATION AND INCREASED PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY OF NOVONIX ALL-DRY, ZERO-WASTE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIALSContribution | $4,469,256 |
| Apr 2026 | Nmg Matawinie Inc | Integration of an electric loader and charging infrastructure for the decarbonization of mining operations at MatawinieContribution | $4,403,737 |
| Apr 2026 | International Energy Agency (IEA) | Youth Energy Efficiency Leadership AwardGrant | $96,018 |
| Mar 2026 | University of Victoria | Integrated modelling of innovative end use technologies and their effect on Canada’s net-zero transition under deep uncertaintyContribution | $675,067 |
| Mar 2026 | Glacies Technologies inc. | Demonstration of Glacies’ Spray Freeze Heating system in arctic conditionsContribution | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Hydro-Québec | Demonstration site for hyper-powerful Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging stations for heavy vehiclesContribution | $1,100,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Canada Mining Innovation Council (Cmic) | EVOLVE PROJECT – PROVING PROFITABILITY IN BATTERY ELECTRIC FLEETS UNDERGROUNDContribution | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Best Bioenergy And Sustainable Technologies Gmbh | Membership Fees to the Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (2026 and 2027)Grant | $32,507 |
| Mar 2026 | Prabhu Energy Alberta Limited | Oxiperator – 99% Elimination of Methane Slip from Lean-Burn EnginesContribution | $3,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Corporation de l'École des Hautes Études commerciales de Montréal | Decarbonizing Future Energy Pathways: Robust ETEM-CAN Dashboard InnovationContribution | $550,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Canadian Academy of Engineering | Advancing Women in Engineering LeadershipGrant | $100,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada Inc. | Energy Data Trust PrototypeGrant | $185,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Queen's University at Kingston | Utilization of carbon mineralization for critical metal recovery and permanent carbon storage from various feeds.Contribution | $431,356 |
| Mar 2026 | PH7 Technologies Inc. | Decarbonization of Canadian Copper Mines Through Net Zero Copper Processing Technology that Eliminates Concentration and Smelting Processes, and Generates Green Hydrogen (H2)Contribution | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Iea Environmental Projects Ltd | Membership to Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) for period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.Grant | $68,665 |
| Mar 2026 | Energy Systems Integration Group | ESIG Membership 2026Grant | $1,800 |
| Mar 2026 | Ceati International Inc. | Energy and Integration Strategy Program Membership 2026 and 2027Grant | $56,016 |
| Mar 2026 | Ceati International Inc. | Advanced Distribution and Operations Membership 2026 and 2027Grant | $44,485 |
| Mar 2026 | Université De Sherbrooke (Laboratoire Locus) | CO2 sequestration by carbonation using mine tailingsContribution | $500,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Hudbay Minerals Inc. | Decarbonization of operations through deployment of Battery Electric Vehicles at Lalor MineContribution | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Earthworks Geo Corp | Perth Agrivoltaics - Ontario Agrivoltaic Crop IntegrationContribution | $4,000,000 |