Advancing Hydrogen- Competition 1

Eligibility

Proposed projects should have a clear and direct pathway to creating tangible impacts in Alberta. The program is designed for technologies and solutions that are currently within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3 – 6; namely beyond the conceptual stage but not advanced enough to be fully commercialized. Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) Studies for TRL 7+ will be considered.

Projects should be able to show direct measurable benefits, or to quantify indirect benefits, in at least one of the following areas:

• Hydrogen production;
• Transmission/storage/transportation/dispensing;
• Storage (mobile, surface, and subsurface);
• End use (residential, commercial, and industrial); and
• Export.

Summary

The program is directed towards developing projects that support goals outlined in Alberta’s Hydrogen Roadmap following the identification of hydrogen as an emerging market in the Natural Gas Vision and Strategy.

Funding aims to achieve the integration of clean hydrogen into Alberta’s domestic energy system for use in mobility, heat, power generation, and renewable energy storage, and industrial applications, in addition to establishing the province as a major global supplier in clean energy exports. Projects that contribute towards the Hydrogen Roadmap outcomes and targets will be considered within the scope of this competition.

The first round of funded Advancing Hydrogen — Competition One projects will accelerate the adoption of hydrogen into the economy and focus on filling gaps which have been identified throughout the innovation process, from production to end use.

Projects will develop technologies that grow Alberta’s green economy, improve oil sands efficiency, support economic diversification, and reduce GHG emissions.

Submission Process

Submissions to the Advancing Hydrogen — Competition One program will be evaluated using a two-stage application process. Proposals should be submitted electronically using the Intake form managed via the SmartSimple online intake system.

Competition Timeline

Date* Planned Activity

Launch of the open call: July 20, 2022

Close of intake proposal submissions: September 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM MST

Close of full proposal submissions: November 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM MST

Funding notification: January 13, 2023

Latest completion date for funded projects: April 30, 2025

*All dates subject to change at Alberta Innovates’ sole discretion.

University of Calgary internal process

RSO does not require applicants to submit the Clean Resources Intake Form. If invited to submit a detailed proposal, submit the full application, plus approval in the Research Management System (RMS) (https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/additional-resources/research-management-system-rms), will be required by RSO by noon, November 15, 2022.  Please be sure to select "Submitted for approvals" (Under Save & Progress) in RMS in good time to allow for approvals from your Department Head and/or ADR prior to the Research Services deadline. Consult your department and faculty for more information on their approval processes and timelines. 

A Research Funding Application Approvals (RFAA) form is not required - as approval are collected electronically in RMS.

Do not submit to the agency until RSO's approval has been granted in RMS. 

Once institutional signature has been obtained, the Principle Investigator will receive an automated message from RMS to their ucalgary email address. You can then proceed with submitting your application to the agency by November 18th, 2022 by 5:00PM MST.

Resources

https://albertainnovates.ca/app/uploads/2022/07/HCOE-Competition-1-Progr...

Alberta Innovates contact:

David Van Den Assem

Director, Clean Technology

(587) 779-2907

David.vandenassem@albertainnovates.ca

Relevant Documents

hcoe-competition-1-program-guide-final-2.pdf

Application deadlines

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

Slides from informational webinar can be found here.