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Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund — Open Call

Government of British Columbia
Maximum Funding
Varies by project; fund has committed $124M+ since 2008 across...
Ongoing (Open Call, rolling intake)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund — Open Call offers funding that varies by project. A rolling grant fund that supports pre-commercial clean energy innovation, technology demonstrations, and R&D projects anywhere in British Columbia. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

A rolling grant fund that supports pre-commercial clean energy innovation, technology demonstrations, and R&D projects anywhere in British Columbia. Funded through a levy on certain BC energy sales, the ICE Fund has committed over $124 million since 2008 to clean energy technology developers, emerging clean tech companies, universities, First Nations, and municipalities. The Open Call accepts applications year-round with no fixed deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Any Canadian legal entity (for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible)
  • Project must take place within British Columbia
  • Technology must be at a pre-commercial or early-commercial stage
  • Projects focused on clean energy innovation, technology demonstration, R&D, or energy efficiency
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
Clean Technology Energy Technology
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
High
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Varies by project; fund has committed $124M+ since 2008 across hundreds of projects
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Deadline
Ongoing (Open Call, rolling intake)

Program Scorecard

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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Application Steps

1 Download and review the Applicant Program Guide Available as a PDF from the BC government website. Contains complete eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, and application requirements.

Required Documents 5

✓ Initial Inquiry Form (mandatory first step — submitted via ICE Fund website)
✓ Applicant Program Guide (downloaded from BC government website) for complete application requirements

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 3

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Compatible Programs

NRCan Clean Fuels Fund Innovate BC IRAP (NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program) Strategic Innovation Fund First Nations Clean Energy Programs
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Medium Risk

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How ICE Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply for the ICE Fund?
No — only Canadian legal entities (corporations, not-for-profits, partnerships) are eligible. Sole proprietors must incorporate to apply. The fund explicitly requires legal entity status.
What's the typical project size for a successful application?
Most successful projects range from $250,000 to $2 million. Pre-commercial demonstration projects in this range are most common — larger infrastructure projects can exceed $2 million.
Do I need to have other funding committed before applying?
Yes — ICE Fund actively prefers projects with other committed funding sources (e.g., NRCan, Innovate BC). Applications without other funders are less competitive and often rejected.
How long does the application process take after submitting the Inquiry Form?
The Inquiry Form is the mandatory first step — ICE Fund staff contact you within 1–2 weeks and tell you whether a full application is warranted. The full application needs a technical project description, a budget and funding plan, team qualifications, and evidence of other committed funding sources, which is the item that most often holds applicants up. The review process takes 3-6 months from submission of a complete application.
Is matching funding required for the ICE Fund?
No — matching funding is not required. However, having other committed funding sources significantly strengthens your application and is preferred by the fund.

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