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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Advancing Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyser: 3D Porous De-alloyed Catalysts (3D-CAT) key to a High-power AEM Electrolyser (Feb 2026)

University of Alberta, Shiva Mohajernia

Sector: Energy

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Jan 31, 2024 – Feb 13, 2026

Advancing Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyser: 3D Porous De-alloyed Catalysts (3D-CAT) key to a High-power AEM Electrolyser (Mar 2026)

University of Alberta

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Mar 1, 2024 – Mar 31, 2026

Advancing the Performance and Stability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Combined Heat and Power Units: Paving the Way for Commercialization in Canada

University of Alberta, Mahdi Shahbakhti

Sector: Energy

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Jul 29, 2024 – Mar 31, 2027

Design and Development of Novel Hydrogen Powered Gas Burner Technologies

University of Calgary

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Feb 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2026

Detailed Engineering Design of a Pre-Commercial Natural Gas Pyrolysis Plant for Low-Emission Hydrogen Production

VulcanX Energy Corp.

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Mar 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2026

Empowering Hydrogen Safety: Innovative Nanoarchitected Sensors for Sustainable Energy

University of Alberta, Mahdi Hamidi

Sector: Energy

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Jun 24, 2024 – Feb 13, 2026

Experimental and Numerical Study of Hydrogen-blended Gas Migration

ATCO Gas and Pipelines

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Apr 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025

Field Trial of Hydrogen Storage in Canadian Bedded and Domal Salts

University of Alberta

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Mar 1, 2024 – Mar 31, 2026

First-of-a-Kind Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Demonstration in Class 8 Trucking

Verne

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Energy

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Jan 31, 2024 – Jan 15, 2026

Full-scale Testing of Legacy Pipeline Materials for the Purpose of Retrofitting Existing Natural Gas Pipeline Networks for Hydrogen Service

Pipeline Research Council International

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Feb 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025

Gradient 100% H2 syncFURNACE

Gradient Thermal Inc.

Sector: Clean Technology

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Feb 1, 2024 – Apr 30, 2026

Ground-Breaking Advancements: Establishing An Innovative In-Situ Installation Process for Envirolock Systems to Enable Hydrogen Pipeline Conversions

Total Containment Inc.

Sector: Energy

Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

Jan 22, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026

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