Funded Projects

As Alberta’s innovation engine, it’s our job to support projects that benefit all Albertans. In the spirit of accountability and transparency, here is an example of some of the innovative projects we’ve funded.

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Alberta’s First Direct Lithium Extraction Pilot

E3 Lithium

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

denaLi 1.0 Green Lithium Extraction Pilot

Summit Nanotech

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

FortisAlberta Waterton Energy Storage

FortisAlberta

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Lithium Hydroxide Minipilot Production from Alberta’s Lithium‐Bearing Oilfield Brines

Recion Technologies Inc.

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

FEB 2021 – MAR 2023

Machine Learning Assisted Electrolyte Optimization for Next Generation Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries

Nanode Battery Technologies Ltd.

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Feb 7, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023

Modified Redox Flow Battery Membranes for Improvement in Energy Storage Technology

University of Calgary, Edward (Ted) Roberts

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Feb 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2023

Qualification of a Deep Cryogenic Treatment Facility

Deep Cryogenics International

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Technology Verification for Extracting Lithium from Brine

Summit Nanotech

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Aug 25, 2021 – Feb 14, 2023

The Western Hub: Developing a Pan-Canadian Battery Metals Value Chain

Battery Metals Association of Canada (BMAC)

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Energy Storage and Minerals

Jan 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2025