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We support the future of energy in NB.

Powering Innovation, Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future for New Brunswick

New Brunswick's energy ecosystem is characterized by a diverse mix of energy sources, including nuclear, fossil fuels, hydroelectric, wind, and biomass. The sector is focused on developing reliable, cost-effective and clean energy technologies, supporting climate change adaptation, and enhancing the efficiency and resiliency of energy systems.

Research efforts are driven by partnerships between academic institutions, private industry, and public agencies, with a strong emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy solutions. Funding for energy research is provided through various grants and investment programs aimed at fostering technological advancements and supporting a transition to a sustainable energy future.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Feeding NB’s Growing Energy Demands with “Nuclear Batteries”

Since COVID, New Brunswick’s population has surged, and so have its energy needs. New technologies, like AI and electric vehicles, are also increasing demand on the power grid, and that…

Quantum Sensors Could Reveal New Opportunities in Defence, Mining, and More

Sensors are all around us-in cars, smartwatches, banking machines, automatic doors, and washing machines. At a grander scale, industrial sensors also play a key role in defence systems and in…

PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes December 10, 2026)

Impact Fund

The goal of the Impact Fund is to invest in initiatives that drive large-scale, transformative impacts in one of ResearchNB’s priority sectors. Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes November 19, 2026)

Ideas Advancement Fund

The Ideas Advancement Fund invests in early-stage research with the potential to advance knowledge and catalyze impact across one or more priority and/or enabling sectors. The program supports researchers to explore early-stage ideas - from fundamental scientific inquiry to the development and validation of early prototypes.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed

Bridging Fund

The goal of the Bridging Fund is to help researchers with strong, meritorious proposals move one step closer to securing large-scale federal research funding. The program supports projects that advance impact in New Brunswick’s priority sectors by providing targeted assistance to researchers who were not successful in an initial federal application or a multi-year renewal.
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Equipment and Infrastructure Support Fund

The goal of the Equipment and Infrastructure Support Fund is to enable research institutions to purchase the equipment and tools required to conduct leading-edge research that advances knowledge and impact in one or more of ResearchNB’s priority sectors.
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