Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Commercialization Grants in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Across the Canadian Prairies, organizations can access commercialization grants designed to de‑risk late‑stage innovation and convert prototypes into revenue. In 2026, federal and provincial programs support market validation, pilot and demonstration projects, certifications, export readiness, and production scale‑up. This page provides a comprehensive overview to help businesses compare options, understand eligibility, and plan applications aligned to their go‑to‑market strategy.
158 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEmerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : December 14, 2023
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEmerging Renewable Power Program
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : April 20, 2018
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $500,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationTimeline- Closing date : January 22, 2025
Alberta, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : September 30, 2023
Alberta, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projectsEligible Funding- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 17, 2025
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
Alberta, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Funding for genomics innovation partnershipsEligible Funding- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Closing date : March 17, 2025
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedGraeme Bell Travel Award
Travel support for professional artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,600 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada- Platform
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Eligible Funding- From $10,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : December 13, 2019
Manitoba, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovationEligible Funding- From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : January 1, 2021
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
National support for women cleantech entrepreneursEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Industry Advancement Grant
Funding for Alberta transportation industry projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationSaskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation Catalyst Grant
Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedInnovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)Support for innovative product commercialization in ManitobaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationTimeline- Closing date : December 15, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilienceEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedKurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitalsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Supports SME access to lab servicesEligible Funding- From $12,000 to $60,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada - Platform
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedLife Science Fellowships
Support for life science startup commercializationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Closing date : January 30, 2021
Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Location Scouting Support Program
Saskatchewan filming locations for production projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationSaskatchewan, Canada 
Eligible Funding- From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationManitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMade in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : November 1, 2023
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMajor Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaSupport for major recurring festivals in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Major innovation fund : call for proposals
Supports Alberta-led research and innovationEligible Funding- From $3,000,000 to $7,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : November 1, 2018
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media productionEligible Funding- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationManitoba, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Funding for cannabis-based pain researchEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationTimeline- Closing date : June 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedMDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)
Funding for Community Health Sciences graduate studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMulticultural Education Initiatives (MEI)
Funding for multicultural education projects in schoolsEligible Funding- From $200 to $400
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada- Platform
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NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Supports emerging technology research in AlbertaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Closing date : October 6, 2025
Alberta, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Value-Added Program
Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growthEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) — Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream
Financing support for pandemic-affected businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedRDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared Alberta agricultural research supportEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : May 15, 2024
Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Funding for quantum commercialization in AlbertaEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedRegistered Tire Processor Incentive Program Requirements
Supports tire collection and recycling operationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovationEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : June 15, 2023
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneursEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Funding for R&D projects in SaskatchewanEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : September 1, 2023
- Closing date : September 30, 2023
Saskatchewan, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedSaskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for manufacturing propertyEligible Funding- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationSaskatchewan, Canada- Platform
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Tax CreditsClosedSaskatchewan Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit
Tax credit for Saskatchewan manufacturing investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $225,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationSaskatchewan, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
SaskTel Max Equity Fund
Equity investment for Saskatchewan audiovisual productionsEligible Funding- Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 2, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedScreen-Based Production Grant
Funding for Alberta film and television productionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedSSRIA – Business Growth Program
Business growth support for cleantech venturesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationTimeline- Closing date : August 31, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportClosedSTEP International Business Trip Support
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationSaskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
STEP Market Access Program
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationallyEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : July 9, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writersEligible Funding- From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism businesses adapting and growingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports new tourism experiences in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 20, 2025
Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
Undergraduate summer research funding at CalgaryEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedWinnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs
Funding for heritage-led development in WinnipegEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and RenovationWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Clean innovation support for Alberta projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationAlberta, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in AlbertaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementationEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada
