Alberta innovation grants for 2026

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

141 programs

Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Integrated Training Program
Government of Alberta
Competency-based training for employment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
James Bradley Tubbs Memorial Scholarship
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF)
Support for respiratory health education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Alberta Innovates
Support for life science startup commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2021
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for major recurring festivals in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Platform
Your AI grant expert.
Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
Grant and FundingClosed
Major innovation fund : call for proposals
Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Supports Alberta-led research and innovation
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $7,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2018
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Alberta Innovates
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal District of Greenview Grants, Sponsorships and Scholarships
Municipal District of Greenview
Funding for community, business, and student support
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports emerging technology research in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 6, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Need help applying for grants for innovation in Alberta?
Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.
Grant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta
Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $250,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF)
Seed funding for BC transplant research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Community support for urgent Alberta projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Praespero - Innovation Awards
Praespero - An Autoimmune Research Fund
Funding for novel autoimmune disease research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Prairies performing arts growth
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $750,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 1, 2025
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Platform
Never miss an opportunity.
Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Calgary Apraxia
Funding for early childhood support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ralph R. Gregory Memorial Foundation (Canada) — General Funding
Ralph R. Gregory Memorial Foundation (Canada) (RRGMF)
Supports NUCCA research, education, and awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Cost-shared Alberta agricultural research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Find funding programs for innovation in Alberta that fit your project
Share your project context to review funding options that may match your goals.
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SPARC Ignite Grants
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
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
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Business growth support for cleantech ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : August 9, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Showcase low-carbon building technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2024
Closing date : August 31, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for technological entrepreneurship
Alberta Innovates
Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Canada
Get grants for innovation in Alberta for your business
Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports tourism growth in the Prairie provinces
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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 growing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
University of Calgary
Undergraduate summer research funding at Calgary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
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 FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Turn funding opportunities for innovation in Alberta into strong applications
Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.
Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
One-time support for REP implementation
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada

Alberta innovation grants for 2026

Integrated Training Program

James Bradley Tubbs Memorial Scholarship

Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

Life Science Fellowships

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces

Your AI grant expert.

Major innovation fund : call for proposals

mCannabis

mCannabis.RealWorld

Municipal District of Greenview Grants, Sponsorships and Scholarships

NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program

Need help applying for grants for innovation in Alberta?

On-Farm Value-Added Program

Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants

Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

Praespero - Innovation Awards

Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)

Never miss an opportunity.

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship

Program Unit Funding (PUF)

Ralph R. Gregory Memorial Foundation (Canada) — General Funding

RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

Find funding programs for innovation in Alberta that fit your project

RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)

Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces

Reshaping Energy Systems

Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)

SPARC Ignite Grants

Data-driven strategy.

SSRIA – Business Growth Program

SSRIA – Innovation Fund

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase

Support for technological entrepreneurship

The aquahacking challenge

Get grants for innovation in Alberta for your business

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie provinces

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships

Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program

Discovery at scale.

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Turn funding opportunities for innovation in Alberta into strong applications

Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant