COAST Innovation Challenge
GrantBritish ColumbiaUp to $100,000
A competition supporting British Columbia innovators to demonstrate marine energy technologies that help the Canadian Coast Guard transition remote coastal operational sites from diesel generators to renewable energy systems. Successful applicants can receive up to $100,000 or 50% of eligible project costs, whichever is less.
What you'll need
- Proof of business registration and good standing
- Evidence of BC residency or physical location commitment
- Project technical specifications and technology readiness level documentation
- Project budget and eligible cost breakdown
- Proof of workers' compensation coverage
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop renewable energy generation technologies for remote coastal sites
- Create energy management and storage systems for marine environments
- Improve energy resilience and efficiency in off-grid operations
- Demonstrate decarbonization technologies in real-world pilot conditions