grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
  • Yaletown Partners
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

If you’re a technology startup seeking early-stage capital for growth, but not yet venture-capital-round ready, you could get funds to match those of an angel investor, as a first step in preparing for your launch. You can also get support in the form of

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$250,000

Calgary
Developing an AI-driven legal tech platform for automating legal documents.

$250,000

Edmonton
Research and development of a renewable energy storage solution for residential use.

$250,000

Edmonton
Creating a B2B healthcare technology platform for patient data management.

$250,000

Lethbridge
Developing a blockchain-based supply chain management system for agriculture businesses.

$250,000

Vancouver
Creating a fintech platform that offers microloans to small businesses.

$250,000

Red Deer
Developing an IoT device to monitor environmental conditions for smart farming.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility criteria for this grant:
  • Alberta-based tech startups
  • Early-stage startups
  • Various B2B sectors
  • Proven product demand

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The Accelerate Fund provides early-stage growth financing for Alberta-based tech startups in various B2B sectors with proven product demand.
  • Alberta-based tech startups
  • Early-stage startups
  • Various B2B sectors
  • Proven product demand
  • Private, incorporated, and have a head office and more than 50% of employees located in Alberta
  • Focus on information and communications technology, energy technology, life sciences, agriculture, and biotech

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
  • Companies not based in Alberta
  • Companies with less than 50% of employees located in Alberta
  • Non-tech startups
  • Companies not in the B2B sectors
  • Companies without proven product demand

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Early-stage growth financing for Alberta tech startups
  • Proven product demand
  • Various B2B sectors

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Accelerate Fund III grant:
  • Alberta-based tech startups with a proven product demand
  • Early-stage startups in various B2B sectors
  • Companies must be private, incorporated, and have a head office with over 50% of employees located in Alberta
  • Focused on information and communications technology, energy technology, life sciences, agriculture, and biotech

grant_single_labels|register

  • Check if your Alberta-based tech startup meets the eligibility criteria outlined by Accelerate Fund III.
  • Complete the application form on the Accelerate Fund III website.
  • Submit any required supporting documents and information as specified in the application guidelines.
  • Wait for a response from the Accelerate Fund III team regarding the status of your application.
  • If selected, engage in discussions with the fund managers to finalize the investment terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with the Accelerate Fund III team and potential co-investors to secure the funding needed for your tech startup.
Apply to this program