Reasons to Work With us

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One of CanmetENERGY’s facilities located in Ottawa is a vibrant knowledge-based community of more than 230 experts. Our scientists, engineers and specialists promote and actively develop clean energy technologies that will lead Canada to a low carbon future. We assist Canadian business with vital research and development activities, often within our world-class facilities. Our scientists’ expertise and our pilot-scale facilities allow us to get involved with industry early in the technology development cycle enabling acceleration from the initial research stage to commercialization.

Our technology experience and infrastructure allow us to manage successful partnerships where members represent different links in the chain of technology development, deployment and commercialization. Each contributes to their piece of the puzzle. Organizations come together under consortia to support pre-competitive research or to solve a common problem.

Whatever the partnership objective, CanmetENERGY has the experience and knowledge to facilitate the kind of teaming that will get the job done. Here are some reasons to work with us:
Single Point of Entry to Global Markets
CanmetENERGY works with:

  • hundreds of private sector organizations from a variety of industries around the globe;

  • an extensive list of contacts who share an interest in technology innovation;

  • other government departments and levels of government, industry, associations, universities and standards writing organizations; and

  • active agreements in several other countries, including the U.S., Japan, China, and India.

Science and Technology Credibility
CanmetENERGY is the Government of Canada’s answer to ensuring our commitment to investing in science and technology is met. We play an effective role in:

  • commercializing and distributing new technologies;

  • focusing on energy technologies and bringing considerable financial and human resources to our projects;

  • providing credibility that will attract investment; and

  • displaying impartial expertise and testing capabilities to ensure fair treatment in an increasingly competitive energy marketplace.

Access to Foreign Markets
CanmetENERGY can help your organization tap into foreign markets by providing any or all of the following:

  • facilitation services;

  • identification of project opportunities;

  • assistance in accessing other government programs and services; and

  • organization of targeted trade missions.

Our efforts are focused on enhancing market opportunities for companies in the following technology areas:

  • Renewable energy (mainly small hydro, solar, wind ,and biomass);

  • Energy-efficient housing;

  • Carbon capture and storage;

  • Clean coal technologies; and

  • Natural gas vehicles.

In addition to promoting commercial ventures, we also pursue opportunities for our partners to participate in projects funded by international financial institutions such as the World Bank.