# Natural Resources Canada

> Natural Resources Canada is a VC fund backing Energy and Renewable Energy. See 215 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
- Total investments: 215
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 95%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/nrcan
- Website: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca

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## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Grant | $155k–$5M |
| Post-IPO Equity | $589k–$5M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 44 | 20% |
| Renewable Energy | 29 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 10% |
| Non Profit | 20 | 9% |
| Oil and Gas | 18 | 8% |

137 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grant | 183 | 85% |
| Post-IPO Equity | 4 | 2% |
| Series A | 2 | 1% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 1% |
| Post-IPO Debt | 1 | 0% |

6 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canada | 174 | 81% |
| United States | 7 | 3% |
| Norway | 2 | 1% |
| Australia | 1 | 0% |
| South Korea | 1 | 0% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frank Des Rosiers | Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation and Energy Technology | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/frank-des-rosiers |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frontier Lithium | HLM is a specialized mining exploration company actively engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of hard rock, high grade, multi-element and rare metal resource properties. HLM maintains a particular focus on lithium (Li), and tantalum (Ta), rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs) by its world class expertise and experience exploring for LCTclassified pegmatites.HLM’s goal is to become a fully integrated lithium and tantalum producer by targeting the growth as a result of the shift towards electric/hybrid vehicles and high quality consumer electronics through the development of the PAK Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada. HLM is actively exploring its 100% owned and optioned PAK Lithium Project where recently a Phase III, 1,600m, 8-hole diamond drill program was completed intersecting wide pegmatite zones containing high-grade lithium and tantalum with possible byproduct potential for rubidium and cesium on the Pakeagama Lake pegmatite in northwestern Ontario, Canada. HLM has also commenced the next phase of determining the potential for commercializing the PAK deposit by bulk sampling the lithium zone of the pegmatite. The preparation of the 300t (approx.) bulk sample will be completed by the end of March 2015. The objectives are to evaluate production of spodumene-bearing product as a precursor to potential commercial scale spodumene concentrate production, to test the suitability of the product for direct use as a replacement for lithium mineral concentrates, test blasting parameters and mining logistics with existing haulage infrastructure. The scope of a future Pre-feasibility Study will be shaped by the results of this phase of testing. | $1.6M | Grant | Aug 06, 2026 |  |
| Iskum Investments | Iskum Investments is a business-focused investment consortium and limited partnership. The company is dedicated to driving economic and environmental reconciliation. It is focused on building an inclusive economy and re-invigorating investment in coastal value-added, forest product manufacturing and beyond. | $853K | Grant | Aug 04, 2026 |  |
| NUNASI CORPORATION | NUNASI CORPORATION is an investment and wealth management company that drives growth through the healthcare and energy sectors. | $1M | Grant | Jul 29, 2026 |  |
| Kivalliq Alternative Energy | Kivalliq Alternative Energy is a clean energy company that develops renewable energy-generating projects. | $291.1K | Grant | Jul 29, 2026 |  |
| Northern Vision Development | Northern Vision Development is a Whitehorse-based real estate and hospitality company, owning and operating properties in Whitehorse. | $30.1K | Grant | Jul 29, 2026 |  |
| Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island is located on the east coast of Canada and is connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge. | $4.2M | Grant | Jul 23, 2026 |  |
| pH7 | pH7 is a cleantech firm that develops and implements methods for the sustainable extraction and refining of strategic metals, which are required for the transition to renewable energy. This pilot project will offer the industry a solution for the sustainable extraction of Platinum Group Metals from secondary and primary resources using green,biodegradable, and recyclable solvents rather than smelting methodologies. | $3.5M | Grant | Jun 30, 2026 |  |
| Sakku Investments | Sakku Investments Corporation is an Inuit Birthright Corporation dedicated to representing the interests of all Inuit in the Kivalliq region. The company focuses on creating employment and capacity-building opportunities for Inuit individuals. Sakku Investments is involved in various sectors, including real estate development, renewable energy, andtransportation. The company also has an affiliated airline and sealift services to improve transportation options in the region. Additionally, Sakku Investments is committed to reducing reliance on diesel power by transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources. | $1.8M | Grant | Jun 22, 2026 |  |
| Nunavut Nunkiksautiit Corporation | Nunavut Nunkiksautiit Corporation seeks to create jobs, local revenue in communities, and build local capacity within the renewable energy sector across the Qikiqtani Region. | $9.4M | Grant | Jun 22, 2026 |  |
| Qulliq Energy Corporation | Qulliq Energy Corporation is a local government body that engages in electricity power generation and distribution. | $918K | Grant | Jun 22, 2026 |  |

10 of 215 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Alberta Innovates](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alberta-innovates-e699) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Natural Gas Innovation Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/natural-gas-innovation-fund) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [ATCO Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/atco-group) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [FPInnovations](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fpinnovations) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Greensoil PropTech Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/greensoil-proptech-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Sustainable Development Technology Canada](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sustainable-development-technologycanada) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Natural Resources Canada invest in?

Natural Resources Canada invests primarily in Energy, Renewable Energy and Manufacturing startups, most often at Grant and Post-IPO Equity stage. Most of the 215 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Natural Resources Canada's check size?

Natural Resources Canada typically joins rounds of $155k–$5M at Grant and $589k–$5M at Post-IPO Equity. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Natural Resources Canada participates in.

### How do I contact Natural Resources Canada?

Public channels for Natural Resources Canada include X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at Natural Resources Canada?

The team at Natural Resources Canada includes Frank Des Rosiers (Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation and Energy Technology). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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