The Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Research Program is an R&D grant program created by Net Zero Atlantic to advance solutions needed to achieve net-zero goals in Atlantic Canada. Below are the individual application processes for the participating provinces.
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ECT-Nova Scotia
The ECT-NS program is open to Nova Scotia-based research addressing the priority research themes set by the ECT team.
Many of the solutions needed to achieve Nova Scotia's net-zero goals by 2050 will need to be invented, proven, and scaled up to achieve further reductions in GHG emissions. Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program - Nova Scotia (ECT-NS) is bringing critical, emerging technologies and concepts from the laboratory to the market may take decades to achieve.
The application process for the Emerging Concept and Technologies Research Program - Nova Scotia (ECT-NS) has two stages.
Stage One - Pre-call: Before a call opens, ECT announces a pre-call. During the pre-call, applicants are encouraged to learn about the program. To help, the ECT team provides resource materials and is available for conversations about the program.
Stage Two - Open Call: Following the pre-call is a formal open call for submissions. During the open call, applicants may ask questions through a formal process. At this time, applicants are expected to turn their idea in an ECT proposal.
Before a call opens, applicants are encouraged to become familiar with the program using the following resources:
- Read the ECT Research Program FAQ.
- Watch a recording of the webinar for program applicants from ECT-NS call 2.
- Watch a recording of the debrief webinar for program applicants from ECT-NS call 1.
- Read the latest FAQ from November 19, 2024.
- Review the projects underway from previous calls for ECT-NS.
- Read the press releases announcing the ECT-NS program from June 2023 and November 2023.
- Review the guide and required templates from the last ECT-NS call: ECT-NS Applicant Guide, ECT-NS Proposal Submission Template, and ECT-NS Budget Submission Template.
Applicants are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the ECT Research Program's objectives and the provinces' priority research themes in advance of turning an idea into a proposal.
Currently, a call for submissions for ECT-NS is not on schedule, however, the required application forms for the ECT Research Program include an Applicant Guide, Proposal Template, and Budget Template, and would be added here during an open call.
Questions? Comments?
Please send any inquiries about the ECT Research Program to info@netzeroatlantic.ca.
ECT-New Brunswick
The ECT-NB program is open to New Brunswick-based research addressing the priority research themes set by the ECT team.
Many of the solutions needed to achieve New Brunswick's net-zero goals will need to be invented, proven, and scaled up to achieve further reductions in GHG emissions. Bringing critical, emerging technologies and concepts from the laboratory to the market may take decades to achieve.
The application process for Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program for (ECT-NB) has two stages.
Stage One - Pre-call: Before a call opens, ECT announces a pre-call. During the pre-call, applicants are encouraged to learn about the program. To help, the ECT team provides resource materials and is available for conversations about the program.
Stage Two - Open Call: Following the pre-call is a formal open call for submissions. During the open call, applicants may ask questions through a formal process. At this time, applicants are expected to turn their idea in an ECT proposal.
Before a call opens, we recommend becoming familiar with the program through the following resources:
- Watch the recording of the Net Zero ECT Research Program information webinar here.
- Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Last updated November 19, 2024. The Fall 2024 question period ends on November 22, 2024.
- Review the projects underway from previous calls for New Brunswick.
- Read the press release announcing the projects from November 2023 to become more familiar with the program.
- ECT-NB Applicant Guide (October-November 2024)
- ECT-NB Proposal Submission Template rev (October-November 2024)
- ECT-NB Budget Submission Template (October-November 2024)
Currently, a call for submissions for ECT-NB is not on schedule, however, the required application forms for the ECT Research Program would include an Applicant Guide, Proposal Template, and Budget Template, and would be added here during an open call.
Questions? Comments?
Please send any inquiries about the ECT Research Program to info@netzeroatlantic.ca.
ECT-Prince Edward Island
The ECT-PEI Clean Technology Challenge is open to applicants registered in PEI. Please read the required application documents and FAQ below for more information, including more eligibility requirements in the Applicant Guide.
READ THE APPLICANT GUIDE
WATCH THE WEBINAR
Key Dates:
- March 25 - Call for submissions opens
- April 25 - Question period closes
- May 1 - Call for submissions closes
With a 2040 net-zero emissions goal in sight, Innovation PEI and Net Zero Atlantic are inviting researchers and entrepreneurs to invent, prove, and scale up solutions to reach commercial availability. Join the Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program Prince Edward Island (ECT-PEI): Clean Technology Challenge and help accelerate the process.
The application process for the Emerging Concept and Technologies Research Program PEI Clean Technology Challenge (ECT-PEI) has two stages.
Stage One - Pre-call (March 7 to March 24, 2025): Before a call opens, ECT announces a pre-call. During the pre-call, applicants are encouraged to learn about the program using the resource materials and consultations provided by the ECT team.
Stage Two - Open Call (March 25 to May 1, 2025): Following the pre-call is a formal open call for submissions. To support applicants in their preparations and during the open call, applicants may email questions and request a consultation during a set question period. The question period runs from March 25 to April 25, 2025.
Before the ECT-PEI call opens on March 25, 2025, applicants are encouraged to become familiar with the program. To help, the ECT team has created the following resources:
- Review the program objectives in the FAQ for ECT.
- Watch the webinar introducing the ECT-PEI: Clean Technology Challenge from March 20, 2025.
- Read ECT-PEI Applicant Guide for the Spring 2025 call.
Applicants are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the program's objectives and priority research themes in advance of turning an idea into a proposal.
The required application forms for the ECT-PEI: Clean Technology Challenge include a completed Proposal Template and Budget Template. In preparation, we encourage all potential applicants to review the applicant guide and watch the applicant webinar from March 20.
Application Documents:
Questions? Comments?
Please send any inquiries about the ECT Research Program to info@netzeroatlantic.ca.