Updated May 2026

Alberta innovation grants for 2026

Uncover the best innovation grants in Alberta to accelerate your business development in 2026.

116 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Genome Alberta
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genome Alberta, Government of Alberta
Genomics research for energy and environment
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
High School Youth Researcher Summer Program
Alberta Innovates
Paid summer health research experience for high school students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Showcase low-carbon building technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Municipality of Port Hope, Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS), City of Brooks
Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Government-backed livestock financing for Alberta feeders
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta, Government of Canada
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Business growth support for cleantech ventures
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Low-interest financing for hard-hit businesses
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)
Government of Alberta
Monthly operating support for licensed child care programs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BRIDGE Program
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for biosciences research infrastructure
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Industry Advancement Grant
Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Integrated Training Program
Government of Alberta
Competency-based training for employment
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
GoodLife Kids Foundation
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for Alberta labour market research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender-related Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for workplace safety prevention research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Calgary Learns Association
Supports new learning initiatives and program development
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Alberta Innovates
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $8,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for multicultural community initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of Alberta
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Graduate Student Scholarships
Alberta Innovates
Scholarships for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $31,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Association Development Grant Program (ADP)
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Operating support for Alberta sport organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), Genome Alberta
One Health research funding for Alberta producers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for digital clean energy technology development
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Alberta Innovates, Government of Alberta
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Alberta Innovates
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Women+ Students in STEM Bursary
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
Support for Women+ students in STEM
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for methane reduction technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Creating the Future of Rehabilitation Care with the Glenrose Hospital Foundation
Alberta Innovates
Funding for digital rehabilitation care innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral recruitment support for transdisciplinary research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
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ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for immigrant mentorship projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta health technology market access
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Advances digital health research into innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RDAR — Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
On-farm research for Alberta producers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta health tech validation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
SPARC Ignite Grants
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Distinction pour services méritoires - service professionnel
Engineers Canada
Recognition for exceptional engineering service
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
bourses d'études ted rogers
Rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Alberta Innovates
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Energy Fund
ATCO Ltd.
Support for community energy sustainability initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1
Alberta Innovates
Funding for hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada