Financing Small Business in Alberta

Small business financing in Alberta is a critical component that supports the economic growth and competitiveness of SMEs in the province. Access to tailored financial resources allows entrepreneurs to launch, manage, and grow their businesses in a dynamic economic environment. Whether it’s for purchasing equipment, developing new technologies, or improving infrastructure, the financing solutions available in Alberta, such as loans, grants, and other financial services, play a crucial role. Understanding these options and knowing how to use them effectively can make all the difference in a business’s success.

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Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
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Alberta, Canada
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
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COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
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Alberta, Canada
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
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  • Construction
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
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Alberta, Canada
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
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COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada

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Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
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Alberta, Canada
Supports collaboration between Alberta SMEs and post-secondary institutions
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
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Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
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Alberta, Canada
Accelerate Fund
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Alberta, Canada
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
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TECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Carbon Capture Kickstart
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Calgary, Alberta
Money to accelerate carbon capture projects in Alberta
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Calgary, Alberta

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Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
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Alberta, Canada
Leverage the Land and Biodiversity Program to drive sustainable practices in Alberta's natural resource development and enhance biodiversity.
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
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Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta health tech market access
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
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Alberta, Canada
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
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  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Alberta, Canada
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
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Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta artists in theatre/performance project development
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Alberta, Canada

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Technology Funding
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Money for innovative technology projects
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funds Alberta tech firms for in-house research expertise
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TECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
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COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
AI program for enhancing Alberta's healthcare innovation capabilities
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Alberta, Canada

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Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
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Alberta, Canada
Grant for Alberta film script development
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
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TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

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Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Invests in clean technologies for Alberta's low-carbon future
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  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
STIP — Community Airport Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Maintains community airports for safety, development, and aviation operations
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  • Transportation and warehousing
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
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Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
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COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Calgary, Alberta
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
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  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Calgary, Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
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Alberta, Canada
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
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COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
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Alberta, Canada
Money for digital technologies and products
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Energy Savings for Business Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
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  • Health care and social assistance
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta — Value-Added Program
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
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COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

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AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Three-year funding for Alberta public visual arts exhibitions
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Alberta, Canada
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Alberta, Canada
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Alberta, Canada
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta, Canada
Big Future Innovation Grant
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
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INNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

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