Tidal Demonstration Permit

Deadline: September 30, 2026

This demonstration permit program supports the testing and demonstration of tidal stream devices and technologies in the Bay of Fundy. This permit authorizes the construction, installation and operation of one or more connected generators and associated infrastructure to demonstrate the potential or capacity to produce electricity from tidal energy resources.

The demonstration permit program ensures that activities are carried out safely, responsibly and in a manner that protects the marine environment, while supporting innovation in Nova Scotia’s marine renewable energy sector.

For more information, please visit: Tidal Demonstration Permit Program

Innovation Ecosystem Enablers

Deadline: No deadline

This call for proposals will support projects that deliver broad-based ecosystem benefits across Canada's energy innovation landscape while addressing how to strengthen Canada's capacity to develop and commercialize innovative energy solutions, and accelerate the transition of energy innovations.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all program funding has been allocated.

For more information, please visit: Energy Innovation Program

Alliance Advantage

Deadline: No deadline

Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada.

Alliance Advantage grants (formerly Alliance cost-sharing option 1) are for partner-driven projects. They fund projects focused on the partners’ goals, with at least one partner sharing in the costs of research.

For more information, please visit: Alliance Advantage

Industry Postdoctoral Fellowship

Deadline: Applications considered as received

The Industry Postdoctoral Fellowship (IndPDF) Program matches outstanding postdoctoral researchers with leading ocean companies to deliver the best talent to accelerate innovation and foster new partnerships. Postdoctoral fellows have the opportunity to increase the impact of their research through broad industry opportunities while gaining meaningful professional development experiences.  Industry partners get access to top minds and university resources through an efficient matching and placement program.

For more information, please visit: Industry Postdoctoral Fellowship