Administered by Government of Canada · Last verified: July 2026
Federal program supporting large-scale decarbonization projects: clean technology adoption, industrial transformation, and clean fuel projects. Part of the Strategic Innovation Fund umbrella.
Closed to new applications as of November 4, 2025 (apply via SRF instead) We keep this page for reference, but we will not recommend it as a current match.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityNet Zero Accelerator Initiative is generally open to incorporated businesses, in any province or territory, in Manufacturing, Construction & Trades, Agriculture, with at least 21 employees. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Typically $10M to $200M per project. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
No. Net Zero Accelerator Initiative has closed to new applicants (Closed to new applications as of November 4, 2025 (apply via SRF instead)). This page is kept for reference.