Green & Sustainability Business Grants
The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.
Net Zero Support
Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.
Renewable Energy Grants
Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.
Circular Economy
Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.
Canadian Clean Energy Grants
237 grants found
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Manitoba
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Manitoba hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program
Reimbursement for on-farm efficiency, sustainability, and welfare investments.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - southern Ontario
Federal funding from FedDev Ontario for southern Ontario businesses hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund (JADF)
Planning grants for New Brunswick Indigenous economic development.
Digital Modernization and Adoption Program
Qualification Criteria: - For-profit, privately owned businesses incorporated federally or provincially with a valid Business Number. - Employ between 1 and 499 full-time equivalent employees. - Have a permanent establishment in Ontario. - Demonstrate a culture that values growth and innovation, with the capability and willingness to invest in and sustain new technologies. Qualifying Projects: - Engagement with an approved DAC from the DCC roster to develop a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan. - Projects aimed at understanding and addressing the organization's technology needs to guide digital transformation. - Initiatives that optimize technology investments and enhance business operations through digital adoption. - Activities that support increased competitiveness and scalability in the digital economy. Additional Details: - Funding covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $15,000, on a reimbursement basis. - Applicants must match the OCI contribution with an equal cash investment (minimum 1:1 match). - Eligible expenses include costs directly related to the development of the DMAP, such as DAC fees. - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be initiated through AccessOCI by an OCI Business Development Manager or Digital Adoption Advisor.
Mitacs Elevate
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship combining R&D with leadership training.
Mitacs Accelerate
Research internships connecting students/postdocs with industry partners.
Accelerate Entrepreneur
Program that pays entrepreneurs to develop startup's core technology.
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Program
Qualification Criteria: - Be an Ontario-based SME with fewer than 500 employees. - Operate in sectors such as health technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, cleantech, or advanced manufacturing related to these sectors. - Own or have rights to IP intended for commercialization or monetization in Canada. - Demonstrate the financial capacity to advance IP protection and commercialization efforts. Qualifying Projects: - Development and implementation of IP strategies. - IP assessments, audits, and benchmarking. - Registration of IP rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. - Legal support for IP-related agreements and contracts. Additional Details: - Tier 2 clients can access up to $100,000 per year in funding, with a lifetime cap of $300,000; clients from equity-deserving groups may receive an additional $25,000 per year. - IPON covers up to 80% of eligible costs; clients are responsible for at least 20% plus applicable taxes. - Funding is disbursed upon receipt of invoices from approved service providers for completed work. - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; eligible clients can apply for funding at any time after completing required learning prerequisites.
Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
The Rural Enhancement Funding Stream is designed to support priorities of rural communities to contribute to healthy and strong communities.
R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 1
Qualification Criteria: - Lead Applicant: Must be a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 global full-time employees. - Operations: The applicant must have registered operations in Ontario and the project must be carried out within the province. - Partnership: Requires a collaboration between the lead applicant and at least one partner (e.g., another SME, a multinational enterprise, a municipality, an Indigenous community, or a transit authority). - Technology Readiness: Projects must be at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 to 9. This means the program focuses on pre-commercialization activities rather than basic research. Qualifying Projects: The fund prioritizes projects in the following categories: - Vehicle Types: Mass light vehicles (cars, trucks, vans) and heavy-duty vehicles (buses, commercial trucks). - Battery Tech: Battery management systems, battery chemistry, materials, and manufacturing processes. - EV Components: Electrified powertrains, electric motors, and transmission systems. - Infrastructure & Fleet: Charging systems, EV fleet management, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). - Alternative Power: Hydrogen fuel cells and alternative fuel cell EVs. Ineligible Expenses: - Basic Research: Projects at TRL 1-2 (proving initial feasibility or fundamental scientific research) are not eligible. - Routine Operations: General day-to-day business expenses not directly tied to project deliverables. - Capital Infrastructure: Standard, non-project-specific infrastructure costs. - Sales & Marketing: General marketing or sales activities that are not part of the technology demonstration. Additional Details: - Funding Amount: Up to $100,000 CAD in grant funding. - Cost-Sharing: A minimum 2:1 match is required. For every $1 requested from OVIN, the applicant and partners must contribute $2 (either cash or in-kind, though a significant cash component is typically expected). - Duration: Projects must be completed within a maximum of 12 months. - 2026 Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For the 2025/2026 cycle, Round 3 notifications are expected by March 25, 2026.
R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility: Stream 1
Co-investment for the development and demonstration of smart mobility technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian clean energy grants