Grants and Contributions:
Title:
CT - GeoThermal HaaS Project
Agreement Number:
1038962
Agreement Value:
$2,900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
Firm proposes a 24-month field demonstration of a novel closed-loop geothermal system in an inactive oil and gas well in Alberta, designed to deliver firm, low-emissions renewable heat and a small amount of on-site power without produced fluids or induced seismicity. The project integrates a CO₂ thermosiphon, downhole power generation, and surface heat exchange to validate system performance and advance the technology from TRL 6 to TRL 8. In parallel, Firm will develop an AI-enabled digital twin to support system design, operational optimization, and replication. The primary value of the project is to generate independently validated, lender-grade performance data that reduces first-of-kind risk, enabling future commercial deployment of scalable geothermal heat solutions aligned with clean-energy and industrial decarbonization objectives.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 3R7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038962
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
796216943
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
GeoGen
Recipient's Legal Name:
GeoGen Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
213118