Funding Alert: 2023 Open Call for Innovation

The Open Innovation Program provides an opportunity for B.C. clean energy innovators to develop, commercialize and scale solutions that push the world towards a net-zero carbon future.

The British Columbia Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced its upcoming 2023 Open Call for Innovation. This program is accepting applications from January 16, 2023 to February 10, 2023 and is providing up to $6 million in total budget allocation over the program period.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants must be an organization with a British Colombia presence
Eligible applicants must demonstrate their ability to complete the proposed project

Project Timeline

Application Deadline: January 16, 2023 – February 10, 2023
Application Decision Timeline: January 16, 2023 – June 1, 2023

The Project timeline can be broken down further into three stages:

Stage 1: January 16, 2023 – February 24, 2023

Expression of interest submission period: January 16, 2023 – February 10, 2023

Stage 2: February 27, 2023 – May 11, 2023

Application selected: February 24, 2023
Detailed proposal deadline: April 7th

Stage 3: May 12, 2023 – June 1, 2023

Successful applicant notified: May 12, 2023
Funding awarded: June 1, 2023

Program Objective

Identify high impact projects that accelerates the reduction of global greenhouse gases
(GHGs) and enables a net-negative emissions future.
Support B.C. innovators
Support technologies and processes that are at a technology readiness level (TRL)
between 4-9

Eligible Projects

Carbon Management
Low Carbon Hydrogen
Bioenergy, Biofuels & Synthetic fuels
Renewable Natural Gas
Battery & Energy Storage

Ineligible Expenses

Enhancing normal business operational capabilities
Purchasing capital equipment
Performing capital or leasehold improvements or purchase furniture.
Advertising or other forms of business promotion

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