Alberta innovation grants for 2026
Uncover the best innovation grants in Alberta to accelerate your business development in 2026.
71 opportunities available
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Other SupportClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Calgary, Charlo, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Granby, Moncton, Ottawa, Saskatoon, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo, Whitehorse, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) provides coordinated funding for agriculture and food research and innovation projects in Alberta.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Paid experiential learning for Alberta's undergraduate health students
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
CBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
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Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Advanced Materials Challenge funds low-emissions, circular economy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Grant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba, Government of Canada
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Apply for the Water Innovation Program to secure funding for sustainable water solutions!
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Sandbox
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Grant and FundingClosed
Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants
Supports new learning initiatives and program development
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
Supports coordinated health innovation ecosystem development in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Genomic precision health initiative for personalized Canadian healthcare
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Funds agricultural innovation research in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Funding for Alberta health tech market access
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Unlock Alberta's innovation potential with the Clean Resources Program!
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — One Health Targeted Call
Leverage the One Health Targeted Call to address critical animal health issues with genomic solutions, benefiting Alberta's producers!
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Advances hydrocarbon recovery technology, reducing emissions
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Supports development and deployment of emissions reduction technologies
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
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