Funding for Energy Innovation

There are numerous federal and provincial programs and incentives that support innovation in the energy sector. Federal programs include grants to advance Canada’s climate ambitions through R&D and technology deployment, such as the Energy Innovation Program (EIP) and the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), along with tax incentives like the CCUS ITC. At the provincial level, programs support innovation through grants provided by organizations like Emissions Reduction Alberta and Innovation Saskatchewan, as well as tax credits to support capital costs, including the Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII). To support a project overall, funding programs can often be stacked together.

Determining which programs best fit your needs can be complicated, and proponents must also understand the application processes and eligible costs.

If you’re successful in obtaining funding, it will be important to:

• Review the funding agreement carefully
• Ensure your organization is prepared to take on the project and has the appropriate safeguards in place to protect the confidentiality and ownership of any resulting technology

On the agenda:

• Government Support of New Technologies: Review of some of the key funding programs and background policy considerations for energy innovation and CCUS projects
• Organization Readiness: Review what your organization needs to have in place prior to starting a new innovation project
• Practical Considerations: Practical considerations to get your innovation project funded and moving

Why this matters for energy businesses:

• It is important to understand what funding options are available, the timelines involved and how to frame your innovation project to move forward
• If your organization isn’t ready for the project, it will cause delays and may impact your IP ownership and ability to capitalize on the value of the new technology

Who should attend:

This webinar is designed for:

• General counsel and in house legal teams
• CTOs, VPs of technology, engineering and R&D leaders
• Executives looking to take advantage of new innovations
• Leaders of emerging energy and CCUS companies

Presenters:

• Randy Brunet, K.C. – Randy advises energy and technology companies on intellectual property strategy, collaboration agreements, risk management and transactions, with a particular focus on protecting and maximizing the value of innovation in complex commercial environments.
• Breanne O’Reilly –As Chief Operating Officer at the International Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Centre, Breanne  spearheads transformative initiatives to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions across Canada.

Event details:

• Webinar: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CST
• Cost: Free and open to all registrants
• Format: Live presentation + Q&A
• Registration closes May 4, 2026
• We reserve the right to decline registrations