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Best Grants for Small Businesses in Alberta

In Alberta, small business grants serve as a critical financial backbone for entrepreneurs looking to ignite their start-ups or propel their existing businesses to new heights. These grants, provided by both the Alberta government and various federal initiatives, are designed to support businesses across a spectrum of industries including technology, agriculture, and renewable energy. They offer a lifeline for businesses at various stages, from initial concept to expansion, by facilitating access to necessary capital without the burden of repayment. This financial support is crucial for fostering innovation, stimulating economic development, and encouraging the sustainability of small businesses within the province's diverse economic landscape.

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Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,001 to $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Business Link — Market Research Services
Other SupportOpen
Alberta, Canada
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Alberta, Canada
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

Grant Programs for small and new business in Alberta

International Small Business Grants Opportunities

Grant Support in the USA for Canadian Businesses

Canadian businesses looking to expand beyond national borders can access a range of grant support in the USA, designed to facilitate international trade and collaboration. These programs, often focused on innovation, technology transfer, and market development, provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the US market. This support underscores the importance of cross-border partnerships in driving economic growth and innovation, offering Alberta's businesses a gateway to one of the world's largest economies.

Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Supports collaboration between Alberta SMEs and post-secondary institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Accelerate Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada

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Carbon Capture Kickstart
Grant and FundingOpen
Calgary, Alberta
Money to accelerate carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Leverage the Land and Biodiversity Program to drive sustainable practices in Alberta's natural resource development and enhance biodiversity.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta health tech market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta, Canada
SR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta artists in theatre/performance project development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $18,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Technology Funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Money for innovative technology projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funds Alberta tech firms for in-house research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $105,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta, Canada

Grant Programs for small and new business in Alberta

International Small Business Grants Opportunities

Grant Support in the USA for Canadian Businesses

Canadian businesses looking to expand beyond national borders can access a range of grant support in the USA, designed to facilitate international trade and collaboration. These programs, often focused on innovation, technology transfer, and market development, provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the US market. This support underscores the importance of cross-border partnerships in driving economic growth and innovation, offering Alberta's businesses a gateway to one of the world's largest economies.

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
AI program for enhancing Alberta's healthcare innovation capabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $800,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Alberta, Canada
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Grant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $55,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta, Canada
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $105,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta, Canada
Invests in clean technologies for Alberta's low-carbon future
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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
STIP — Community Airport Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Maintains community airports for safety, development, and aviation operations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada

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Settlement Investment Corporation
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta, Canada
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Expert AdviceClosed
Alberta, Canada
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Cochrane, Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Cochrane, Alberta
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed
Calgary, Alberta
Money for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Calgary, Alberta

Grant Programs for small and new business in Alberta

International Small Business Grants Opportunities

Grant Support in the USA for Canadian Businesses

Canadian businesses looking to expand beyond national borders can access a range of grant support in the USA, designed to facilitate international trade and collaboration. These programs, often focused on innovation, technology transfer, and market development, provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the US market. This support underscores the importance of cross-border partnerships in driving economic growth and innovation, offering Alberta's businesses a gateway to one of the world's largest economies.

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Money for digital technologies and products
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Energy Savings for Business Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
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

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AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Three-year funding for Alberta public visual arts exhibitions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 22% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 60% 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
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Calgary, Alberta
Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Calgary, Alberta
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $18,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta, Canada
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

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SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Expert AdviceClosed
Alberta, Canada
Transform cleantech ventures by offering strategic support to scale and deploy sustainable building solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta, Canada
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Other SupportClosed
Alberta, Canada
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Big Future Innovation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

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