Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits

Several credits, not one

The clean economy credits were introduced as a set with different rates and different eligible property, so a project may qualify under one and not another. Confirm which credit applies to your specific equipment before assuming a rate, and note that provincial programs may stack on top.

The details

Type	Refundable investment tax credit.
Who qualifies	Taxable Canadian corporations investing in eligible clean technology property.
Rates	Differ by credit and by property type. Confirm the applicable rate with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Apply through	Filed with your corporate tax return.
Stacking	Combined government support on one project is generally capped at a share of eligible cost.

Rates and eligible property differ by credit and require confirmation.

Against the nearest alternatives

Program	Type	Maximum	Apply through	Timeline
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits	Tax credit, non-repayable	Tax credit	Filed with your corporate tax return	With tax filing weeks
CanExport SMEs	Grant, non-repayable	Grant	Global Affairs Canada online portal	8 to 12 after intake closes weeks
SR&ED	Tax credit, non-repayable	Tax credit	Filed with your corporate tax return	9 to 26 weeks

Common questions

Source and application

Credit rates and eligible property: canada.ca, Canada Revenue Agency

Facts on this page last checked 7 August 2026.

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