Natural Gas Innovation Fund

Natural Gas Innovation Fund supports the funding of clean-tech innovation in the natural gas value chain. Created by the Canadian Gas Association, NGIF seeks to fill a technology development gap in the sector and invest in innovation enabling natural gas solutions for current and emerging challenges facing Canada’s energy system. NGIF was founded in 2016 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.

John Adams

President and CEO

Past deals in Natural Gas

Hydron Energy

Grant in 2023
Hydron Energy is a company dedicated to providing cleaner fuel solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors within transportation and industry. It develops innovative gas separation technologies aimed at converting raw gases into refined fuels, addressing both environmental and economic challenges in the market. The company's focus is on producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from sources such as anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills. By offering an affordable and scalable approach to gas upgrading, Hydron Energy enables significant cost savings compared to traditional methods, contributing to the transition towards more sustainable energy practices.

Ekona

Series A in 2022
Ekona Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based company focused on producing industrial-scale hydrogen through innovative renewable energy generation technology. The company utilizes methane from feedstock to create clean hydrogen and electrical power by converting natural gas into hydrogen, clean energy, and carbon dioxide. This solution caters to industrial hydrogen consumers as well as natural gas transmission and distribution companies, offering a low-cost approach to accessing clean energy for various industrial processes.

Ekona

Series A in 2021
Ekona Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based company focused on producing industrial-scale hydrogen through innovative renewable energy generation technology. The company utilizes methane from feedstock to create clean hydrogen and electrical power by converting natural gas into hydrogen, clean energy, and carbon dioxide. This solution caters to industrial hydrogen consumers as well as natural gas transmission and distribution companies, offering a low-cost approach to accessing clean energy for various industrial processes.

Enersion

Venture Round in 2018
Enersion is a research and development company focused on innovative cooling, heating, and electricity solutions. It specializes in the creation of an adsorption chiller that utilizes nano-porous materials to convert waste heat directly into cooling, thereby eliminating the need for electrically powered compressors and synthetic refrigerants. The company's Tri-Generation technology efficiently transforms waste heat produced during power generation into both cooling and electricity, optimizing energy use and reducing costs. By employing natural gas and harnessing heat in the form of hot water, Enersion's products enable clients to achieve sustainable cooling and energy solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically advantageous.
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