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Technology Grants in Alberta for 2026

Accelerate with technology grants in Alberta for your innovative projects in 2026. Federal and provincial subsidies with Alberta

94 programs
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    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
  • Calgary Newcomers Guide  (CNG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)

    Supports youth-led community-impact projects with mentorship
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

    Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

    Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Alberta, Canada
  • Rozsa Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Management Systems Funding

    Supports arts organizations’ management systems
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BRIDGE Program

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    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
  • Government of Alberta logo
    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
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Growing Greenhouses Program

    Supports greenhouse and vertical farm upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $4,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

    Supports community-based projects outside other streams
    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
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

    Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
    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
  • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 90% 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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

    Funds clean energy technologies for Alberta’s low‑carbon electricity transition
    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
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Technology Funding

    Funding for innovative emissions-reducing technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health

    Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 28, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Retrofits

    Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

    Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 13, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

    Funding for methane reduction technology demonstrations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 24, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

    Supports technologies for healthy aging
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 12, 2024
    • Closing date : November 8, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1

    Funding for hydrogen innovation projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 6, 2022
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

    Funding for digital clean energy technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 27, 2023
    • Closing date : February 1, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program

    Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 1, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

    Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    AWE — Loan Programs

    Business financing for Alberta women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

    Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

    Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 6, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

    Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 25, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Sandbox

    Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 6, 2025
    • Closing date : November 6, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Dow Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dow Canada Charitable Grants

    Community-focused funding near Dow Canada operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 29, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

    Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 17, 2025
    • Closing date : September 24, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Field Law logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Field Law Community Fund

    Community funding for local impact projects
    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
    Technology
    Alberta, NT, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Student Scholarships

    Support for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $31,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Catalyst Grant

    Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    Supports SME access to lab services
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program

    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
  • Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call

    Funding for irrigation research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 6, 2024
    • Closing date : August 15, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    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
  • TECHNATION (TECHNATION) logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 1, 2024
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • 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
  • Town of Hinton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trans Mountain Bursary Program

    Bursary support for pipeline-related studies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Hinton, Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    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

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