Energy Innovation Program

Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence – Call for proposals

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This call for proposals (CFP) seeks to strengthen Canada’s critical minerals value chain and domestic materials production capabilities by advancing applied research and development (R&D) for materials and components targeting clean energy and defence-relevant applications.

Objectives

This CFP will support projects that achieve this goal by meeting both of the following objectives:

  1. Integrate with and/or improve reliable access to domestic and/or allied critical mineral and materials supply chains.
  2. Accelerate materials and process innovation for advanced materials and components used in clean energy- and defence-relevant applications through technology readiness level advancement.

How to apply

To apply, applicants must complete and submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) via the application portal by 1:00 p.m. ET on July 3, 2026.

The CFP’s project selection process has two phases:

  • EOI phase, open to all eligible applicants
  • Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase, open to invited applicants only

Application guidance

Further details on the CFP and additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Applicant guide. For general information for EIP applicants, see Process and guidance for applicants of the EIP.

To apply, applicants must complete and submit their EOI via the application portal.

Contact us

For questions about this opportunity, please contact NRCan at eipenergydefence-pieenergiedefense@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. During regular operations, NRCan will strive to respond within two business days.

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