Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
e-Zinc Inc.
$6,143,843.93
Commercialization of Lowest-Cost, Long Duration Energy Storage Systems – Phase III
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-04
Summary
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.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Mississauga|Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
847398138
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2025-03-04 | 2024-25 | $6,143,843.93 |
| 1 | 2025-03-04 | 2024-25 | $6,143,843.93 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 59 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 59 jours.
Agreement End Date
2027-02-28
Agreement Number
1029501
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-04
Agreement Title
Commercialization of Lowest-Cost, Long Duration Energy Storage Systems – Phase III
Agreement Title (French)
Commercialisation de systèmes de stockage d'énergie à long terme et à faible coût - Phase III
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$6,143,843.93
Amendment Date
2026-02-03
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
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.
Description (French)
e-Zinc est une entreprise de batteries zinc-air basée à Toronto. Son système de stockage d'énergie peut être jusqu'à 80 % moins cher que les systèmes lithium-ion comparables pour les applications de longue durée. Il est important de noter que ce système de stockage d'énergie peut fonctionner dans des climats froids et chauds et qu'il est fabriqué à partir de matériaux abondants et recyclables.Le projet se tiendra sur le site éolien de Bull Creek d'Eurus Energy America Corporation (EEAC), dans le comté de Borden, au Texas (Bull Creek). Le programme pilote permettra de stocker la capacité de production éolienne excédentaire dans le système de batteries e-Zinc de Bull Creek. L'EEAC pourra ensuite utiliser l'énergie stockée pour alimenter les bâtiments de l'installation locale. Le système e-Zinc devrait stocker de l'énergie pendant 24 heures, soit un ordre de grandeur supérieur à celui des batteries classiques, et il est mieux adapté à l'intermittence de la production éolienne que les batteries traditionnelles. Le projet pilote permettra d'acquérir une expérience de première main de la technologie de rupture d'e-Zinc et pourrait déboucher sur de futures opportunités de fabrication, de chaîne d'approvisionnement et de commerce entre TTCI et e-Zinc. En outre, TTCI mettra à profit ses capacités uniques pour soutenir l'installation, l'intégration et l'exploitation et l'entretien du système.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding (French)
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number
35062
NAICS Code
335910
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
847398138
Recipient City
Mississauga|Mississauga
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
e-Zinc Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
e-Zinc (previously known as E-Zn Inc. or E-Zn)
Recipient Postal Code
L5T 2A4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029501