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The application period for the Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation call for proposals has been extended to December 11, 2025, at 1:00pm ET.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Canadian Energy Innovation Call for Proposals (the “Call”) will fund applied research, development and demonstration (RD&D) of AI solutions that accelerate the pace of, and lower the costs associated with, energy technology innovation.
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Impact Statement
This Call aims to fund high-impact projects that catalyze national expertise to develop and use novel Canadian-made AI solutions to accelerate domestic energy innovation.
Objectives
This Call will support projects that address the impact statement by meeting all three of the following call objectives:
- Develop and use AI solutions to lower the cost, time and/or energy use of traditional methods to advance new energy innovations
- Bring together AI and energy technology innovators to promote knowledge exchange
- Promote Canadian energy data availability, accessibility and security across the energy innovation ecosystem
How to apply
The Call’s project selection process has two phases:
- Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, open to all eligible applicants
- Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase, open to invited applicants only
To apply, applicants must complete and submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) via the application portal by 1:00 p.m. ET on December 11, 2025.
Applicant guide
Further details on the Call and additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Applicant Guide.
Contact us
For any questions about the Call, please contact NRCan at: eipai-pieia@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. During regular operations, NRCan will strive to respond within two business days.
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