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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.

56 opportunities available
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
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
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces

Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
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
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate

Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Expert AdviceClosed

SSRIA – Business Growth Program

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
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding

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 Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
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
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program

Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Aboriginal Business Investment Fund

Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
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
Big Future Innovation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Big Future Innovation Grant

Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

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
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding

Funding for Alberta artists in theatre/performance project development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
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 Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

Funds Alberta tech firms for in-house research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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 Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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 Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Digital Health Sandbox
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Health Sandbox

Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
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 — Value-Added Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta — Value-Added Program

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
Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates

Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

Emerging Innovators Challenge

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
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding

Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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 — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding

Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
STIP — Community Airport Program
Grant and FundingClosed

STIP — Community Airport Program

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
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Grant and FundingOpen

Carbon Capture Kickstart

Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
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
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

Supports Alberta SMEs collaborating with post-secondary researchers for innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program

Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program

Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Business Link — Market Research Services
Other SupportOpen

Business Link — Market Research Services

Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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 Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Expert AdviceClosed

Business Link — Digital Economy Program

Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Settlement Investment Corporation
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Settlement Investment Corporation

Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

Funding for Alberta health tech market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

SSRIA – Innovation Fund

Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Active Communities Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Active Communities Initiative

Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program

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
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Other SupportClosed

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase

Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding

Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)

Funding for Alberta manufacturers to enhance productivity through technology adoption
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)

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
Technology Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Technology Funding

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
Energy Savings for Business Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Savings for Business Program

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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence

Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Accelerate Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Accelerate Fund

Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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 Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Funding for sustainable land use and biodiversity innovation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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

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