CANDIAC, QC, Apr 8, 2026 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
Canada is at a pivotal moment, and the federal government is moving quickly to build a more competitive, prosperous economy that keeps Canada strong for decades to come. This action requires investing in technologies that create and sustain industries and jobs today that will power a reliable and secure energy future.
Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources â?? accompanied by Member of Parliament Jacques Ramsay â?? announced over $11 million in funding for three projects under Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program (EIP) â?? Battery Industry Acceleration Call for Proposals. These investments will support innovation in battery materials and help strengthen Canada's growing battery and critical minerals value chain, especially in Quebec, which already hosts nearly a quarter of battery firms in Canada.
The funding will support projects led by Nano One Materials Corp., EcoPro Lithium Inc. and NanoXplore.
Together, these investments will help bring new Canadian battery technologies to market, strengthen Canada's critical minerals and battery value chains and support a competitive clean technology sector.
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"Quebec is an essential centre for battery innovation and advanced manufacturing. Projects like these help move new technologies closer to commercialization while reinforcing the province's role in Canada's growing clean technology sector. This is just one example of how Quebec is supporting our country to become a clean energy superpower."
Claude GuayParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
"Investments in Quebec's clean technology sector are driving innovation, creating high-quality jobs and positioning Canada for long-term economic growth. Innovators like those at Nano-One's Candiac facility are essential to creating a cleaner Canadian economy every day."
Jacques RamsayMember of Parliament
"NRCan supporting Nano One's scale-up and automation in Candiac, as well as the development of future large plants, helps our company and in turn establishes a localized battery ecosystem. We strive to help Canada supply battery materials for critical applications domestically and for our allies in the short term and to become a reliable technology provider, based on homegrown IP, to help power and decarbonize transportation, energy grids and defence sectors globally."
Adam JohnsonSenior Vice President, External Affairs, Nano One
"Support from the Government of Canada is especially meaningful as we work through a preâ??pilot stage of technology development for lithium metal anode materials for next-generation batteries. This program allows us to focus on technical optimization and learning, helping us build a strong foundation for future innovation."
Sang-Young OhChief Executive Officer, EcoPro CAM CanadaÂ
"This additional investment accelerates our made-in-Canada manufacturing capabilities, advancing VoltaXplore's sovereign, dual-use battery platform built on Canadian innovation, talent and supply chains."
Nima Moghimian, PhDChief Technology Officer, NanoXplore
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