Energy Innovation Program – Battery Industry Acceleration Call
The Battery Industry Acceleration Call, delivered under Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Energy Innovation Program (EIP), will support technologies that accelerate battery value chain decarbonization, security, and competitiveness for Canada. The call will also contribute to federal efforts to strengthen the network of Canadian battery innovators to help grow world-class Canadian firms in the battery value chain.
Why is Canada investing in the battery industry?
The expected growth of battery demand presents an important opportunity for Canada to develop innovative solutions, strengthen the battery value chain, and create good jobs while moving towards its 2035 targets and 2050 net-zero goal.
The global cumulative battery demand from 2022 to 2050 is set to increase nearly 150-fold to stay on track to meet the 2050 net-zero goal. Without innovative solutions, the ability for the supply chain to meet this increasing demand will be constrained.
Call scope summary
This funding call is open to research and development, or demonstration projects focused on the following four elements of the battery value chain:
Materials (anode and cathode active materials and precursors)
Components (electrolyte, current collectors, additives, etc.)
Cell
Pack
Open for Expression of Interest (EOI) Applications: March 15, 2024
Deadline for EOI Applications: April 29, 2024 – 1:00 pm ET