The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) announced $1.25 million in funding to three B.C. companies, including a fuel cell stack manufacturer for heavy trucks.

Unilia Fuel Cells is among the three recipients. It is rolling out a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered heavy-duty truck, CICE said in a release.

Expander is another recipient. It produces fossil-free, net-zero renewable diesel for the long haul trucking sector. InnoCast Concrete – the third funding recipient — is addressing carbon sequestration during hydrogen production.

“Hydrogen and low carbon fuel technologies are key to reducing emissions in B.C.’s commercial transportation sector, creating a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone” said Josie Osborne, minister of energy, mines and low carbon innovation. “I’m excited to see innovative companies like Unilia , Expander, and InnoCast get the support they need to implement their new clean ideas, benefiting people throughout the province and propelling our clean economy forward.” 

“Investing in British Columbia startups is more than fostering innovation; it’s about driving economic growth and creating jobs for sustainable economic prosperity,” added Sarah Goodman, chief executive officer of CICE. “We are proud to support these groundbreaking companies by unlocking capital to commercialize and scale essential net-zero technologies that can transform our construction and transportation sectors.”