What is Energy Innovation Program (EIP)?
Energy Innovation Program (EIP) is delivered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as a grant / contribution. Funding reaches $500K to $4M (varies by stream). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | $500K to $4M (varies by stream) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Up to 50% of project costs (75% for AI for Energy stream; up to 100% for Indigenous applicants on some streams) |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Grant / Contribution |
| Delivered by | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open - call-based |
| Last verified | 2026-06-01 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Clean energy, cleantech, renewables, carbon capture utilization and storage, hydrogen, industrial fuel switching, AI applied to energy
- Eligible activities: Clean energy R&D, demonstration, deployment; carbon capture utilization and storage; clean fuels production and use; renewable energy demonstrations; AI applied to Canadian energy innovation
Watch out for
Project not aligned with clean energy or decarbonization; not aligned with an active call stream; insufficient non-NRCan cost-share commitment
Deadlines & how to apply
Multiple streams with distinct calls. AI for Canadian Energy Innovation stream open April 2026 through March 2030 ($500K to $1.5M per project, 75% cost share). Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage stream and Clean Fuels stream have separate deadlines. Renewable Energy Demonstrations stream periodic. Check stream-specific call dates before applying.
How NorthGrants helps with Energy Innovation Program (EIP)
Most business owners read about Energy Innovation Program (EIP), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.