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Low Carbon Built Environment Challenge Program

Funds low-carbon construction technology efforts in Canada via NRC challenges, supporting better cement and concrete with measurable performance demonstrations.

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The Low Carbon Built Environment Challenge Program is an NRC Challenge stream under CSTIP focused on cutting the carbon footprint of Canada’s construction sector. It backs work on low-carbon cement, concrete, and related construction materials, and it aligns with the country’s Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050.

The program can fund up to $500,000 per project on an annual call cycle. Pro…

Max awardCAD 500K
Realistic median—
Success rate—
Decision time36 weeks

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: nrc.canada.ca