Grants and Contributions

Participation in the Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia – May 4 to 13, 2026. Delegation led by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to establish relationships with key customers, end-users, investors and other international firms, which will help set the stage for potential Canadian projects in the International Technology Pilot and Demonstration (ITPD) Program: Cleantech call for proposals. Firm will also be attending the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) conference.

Remote Canadian defense camps depend on diesel generators that are costly, difficult to supply, and carbon intensive. e-Zinc is developing a breakthrough zinc-based energy storage technology that can provide reliable, multi-day power using abundant, sustainable materials. This project will evaluate how e-Zinc’s long-duration storage can be integrated with renewable generation to create resilient, low-emission microgrids for defense operations in remote environments. The work will define a clear pathway for deploying this innovative solution to strengthen energy security while reducing environmental impact.

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

Participation in the Canadian energy storage and grid modernization technologies mission to Australia – October 27-31 2025. Delegation led by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to establish relationships with key customers, end-users, investors and other international firms, which will help set the stage for potential Canadian projects in the upcoming International Technology Pilot and Demonstration (ITPD) Program: Cleantech call for proposals.

E-Zinc's Test team is accountable for the testing and validation of our unique long duration energy storage technology which will contribute to decarbonizing the planet and support the transition to a more sustainable, clean future. This project focuses on preparation for critical in-field demonstration projects scheduled for delivery in 2026. The Battery Test Engineer will conduct standard testing on zinc-air battery cells, including charge-discharge cycles, while collecting relevant data. They will collect, analyze, and report test data while ensuring accuracy and reliability. They will lead structured problem-solving activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and validation.

e-Zinc is a zinc-air battery company based in Toronto. The company’s energy storage system can be up to 80 percent less expensive than comparable lithium-ion systems for long-duration applications. Importantly, its energy storage system can operate in cold and hot climates and is made of abundant and recyclable materials.The project will be hosted at Eurus Energy America Corporation’s (EEAC) Bull Creek wind facility in Borden County, Texas (Bull Creek). The pilot program will store excess wind generation capacity in the e-Zinc battery system at Bull Creek. EEAC can then use the stored energy to power buildings at the local facility. e-Zinc’s system is expected to store power for 24 hours, an order of magnitude longer than typical batteries, and is better suited to the intermittency of wind generation than typical batteries. The pilot project will deliver firsthand experience with e-Zinc’s disruptive technology, and potentially lead to future manufacturing, supply chain and commercial opportunities between TTCI and e-Zinc. Additionally, TTCI will apply its unique capabilities to support installation, integration, and system O&M.