Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)
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Program Description
Alberta Innovates' Hydrogen Centre of Excellence — Services Capacity program provides project funding of up to $500,000 for organizations developing hydrogen technology ecosystem capabilities in Alberta, including ecosystem development, opportunity identification, life cycle analyses, public awareness campaigns, codes and standards development, and feasibility studies. The total program envelope is $3.8 million. Projects must fall within Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3–7. Applicants need not be Alberta-based but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for Alberta's hydrogen economy. The intake registration closed March 31, 2026; whether a future intake will open has not been confirmed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic institutions, government entities, SMEs, not-for-profit organizations, multi-national enterprises, post-secondary students, and sole proprietors are all eligible organization types
- Applicants are not required to be Alberta-based but must demonstrate clear value proposition for Alberta's hydrogen economy
- Project must fall within Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3–7
- Project must focus on one of: ecosystem development, opportunity identification, life cycle analysis, public awareness, codes and standards development, or feasibility studies
- Applicants must be legally able to execute an Investment Agreement with Alberta Innovates
- Project duration up to 24 months
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $500,000 per project, normally covering up to 50% of total project costs (total program envelope $3.8 million)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Intake closed March 31, 2026 — future intake dates not confirmed
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