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Many of the solutions needed to achieve 2050 net-zero emissions goals must be invented, proven, and scaled up to commercial availability.

Join the Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program. Bring critical solutions from the laboratory to the market.

Priority research themes for Fall 2024 open call

NS and NB-based researchers, entrepreneurs, and backyard inventors with ideas to address hard-to-abate GHG emissions in the following areas are encouraged to submit proposals.

1. Fishing and Ferry Fleets
2. Nature-Based Solutions for Carbon Sequestration
3. Agricultural Emissions
4. Carbon Capture & Utilization
5. Long-Term Energy Storage
6. Electricity System Challenges Post 2030
7. Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel 
8. Biomass as an Alternative Energy source*

Notes: *A theme for New Brunswick only. For descriptions of each theme, refer to Appendix 1 of the applicant guides for each province.

Proposals are due: November 29, 2024, 3 p.m. AT.

For questions regarding internal procedure, contact the grants facilitator for your faculty.

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