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Charging the Future Challenge

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Process

  • Charging the Future Challenge launch and call for applications

    July 2019

  • Deadline for applications

    October 28, 2019

  • Selection of the five finalists

    January 2020

  • Final prototype submission deadline for your battery breakthrough

    October 2021

  • Showcase and Panelist Event

    February 24, 2022

  • Final grand prize winner announced

    March 30, 2022

Challenge details

Who can apply?

  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, industry associations and research centres
  • Canadian post-secondary institutions
  • Indigenous organizations and groups

Key dates

  • October 28, 2019: deadline to submit applications
  • Spring 2020: Top five finalists announced
  • October 2021: Prototype submission deadline
  • February 24, 2022: Showcase and Panelist Event
  • March 30, 2022: Final Grand Prize Winner Announced