Canberra''s Energy Innovation Fund is driving the long-term development of the
Canberra has a strong and vibrant renewable energy innovation and start up culture. The ACT is working towards a net-zero emissions target by 2045. We achieved our 100% renewable electricity target in 2020. Yet there is more to do, and we need your help.
As Canberra transitions to net-zero, funding is available to support energy transition innovation for a brighter future. Applications for the Energy Innovation Fund (the Fund) grants program are now open.
Canberra’s Energy Innovation Fund is driving the long-term development of the ACT’s industries and jobs that support the energy transition. Formerly known as the “Renewable Energy Innovation Fund” or the “REIF”, the Fund has invested $12 million since 2016 and has been instrumental to the growth of a vibrant renewable energy sector in the ACT.
An additional $19 million was committed to the Fund following the fifth round of the ACT renewables auction (which help maintain the ACT’s 100% renewable electricity achievement). This additional funding will help develop innovative, emerging energy technologies and solutions to support the net zero transformation.
Our aim is to achieve our shared vision of Canberra as a place of opportunity for clean energy research, innovation and investment.
We want new business models and innovation to solve clean energy challenges and accelerate the uptake of clean energy initiatives.
We’re responding to climate change as an economic opportunity. The net zero transition represents the greatest commercial opportunity of our time. This program is designed to attract investment in the clean energy sector and support jobs in the ACT.
As part of the Energy Innovation Fund, the ACT Government facilitates a grants program to offer flexible, early-stage funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research. The grants support a broad range of new and emerging technologies and ventures. These have the potential to support the delivery of the energy vision of the future.
The grants also support the development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment.
This grant will provide up to $10 million in investment over five years in flexible, early-stage funding for a broad range of new and emerging technologies and ventures that support the energy transition. This grant is open all year round, so you can apply at any time.
The Technology Demonstration Grant is targeted at businesses.
This grant supports innovative solutions to the key policy challenges the ACT faces in accelerating the energy transition. Up to $3.75 million is available over five years. The policy challenge theme will be announced once per year for applications during the same year.
The Policy Challenge Grant is open to businesses, research institutions and think tanks.
This grant has two categories of support: innovation clusters and business accelerator. It aims to support businesses and non-profit organisations in providing networking opportunities, industry capacity building activities, and support for commercialisation solutions for energy innovation products and services. This grant offers up to $3.25 million over five years. This grant is open all year round, so you can apply at any time.
The Innovation Ecosystem Grant is open to businesses, including non-profits.
The Technology Demonstration Grant and Innovation Ecosystem Grant will be open year round.
Applications for the Policy Challenge Grant are also open year round, however the grant theme will change every year. Applications for the grant under the current theme close on 31 December 2024.
Eligibility criteria applies. Read the Energy Innovation Fund Grant Guidelines [2.1 MB] .
You will need to submit your application through SmartyGrants - the Directorate''s online grants management system. If you are a new user, create a free SmartyGrants account.
Applications for all grants will be assessed quarterly. Late applications will be assessed in the following quarterly period.
Find more about the Energy Innovation Fund: Questions and Answers
The Technology Demonstration Grant will remain open to accommodate for technological advances.
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 will see the ACT transition from a fossil fuel economy to a net zero emissions economy, powered by renewable energy.
In 2020, we secured a nation-leading 100% renewable electricity supply for the ACT. This was a huge achievement for the ACT and a significant step toward our net zero emissions target. Over the next 20 years, most households and business will transition their homes and businesses off fossil fuel gas to electric appliances.
We will see social, technical, and economic challenges emerging in the coming decade that require innovative solutions to enable the net zero energy transition. The Government highly values partnerships and the expertise within the Canberra community, that can help to solve key challenges.
The Energy Innovation Fund (Fund) invites the business and research community to be part of the solution to accelerate electrification in the ACT.
Theme 1: Scaling up electrification in households
Households are at the heart of the energy transition. ACT households are already leading the way by upgrading gas appliances to efficient electric appliances, installing rooftop solar and battery systems and purchasing electric vehicles. Nearly 19,000 Canberra households have accelerated their energy efficiency or electrification journey over the last three years through the ACT’s Sustainable Household Scheme.
All-electric households can help save energy bills, and these savings are even greater with consumer energy resources such as household solar and an electric vehicle. While the bill savings that can be gained through electrification are significant and lasting, the upfront cost of electrification can be a barrier.
The ACT Government is seeking proposals to address the following identified challenges:
The ACT Government is particularly interested in proposals that consider equity for the ACT community and allow for a smoother energy network evolution.
Theme 2: Enabling fair and equitable access to zero emissions transport
Transport accounts for 64% of emissions in the ACT and is a priority for emissions reduction action. Of these emissions, private vehicle use accounts for around 70%.
The ACT’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy 2022-30 [1.5 MB] supports the uptake of ZEVs through a range of actions, financial incentives and concessions to achieve 80-90% of new light vehicle sales being ZEV by 2030. Government has also committed to explore phasing out the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles (like petrol and diesel vehicles) by 2035, in 10 years’ time.
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