Ontario Expands Hydrogen Innovation Fund to Invest in Jobs and Our Energy Economy
The government is doubling and expanding the Hydrogen Innovation Fund — investing $30 million to grow Ontario’s hydrogen sector, create good-paying jobs, and secure our province’s energy future.
For the first time, the Hydrogen Innovation Fund will expand to include a second stream of projects beyond the electricity grid, broadening eligibility across the economy, from transportation to agriculture to heavy industry.
The 2025 Hydrogen Innovation Fund will be delivered through two targeted funding streams:
- Stream 1: $15 million for projects supporting electricity system benefits, including long-term hydrogen storage, peaking generation, and services that strengthen Ontario’s clean electricity grid.
- Stream 2: $15 million for projects with broader sector applications, such as low-carbon fuel switching in industry, hydrogen transportation, hydrogen hubs, and new methods to connect producers with end-users.
This expanded fund will help build long-term prosperity, support bigger paycheques, and strengthen our energy independence.
Under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, our government is securing Ontario’s clean and affordable energy future while creating good-paying jobs for Ontarians.
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En: Hydrogen Innovation Fund
Fr: Fonds d’innovation pour l’hydrogène