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Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Up to $500,000 per project is available for technologies that support Alberta’s agri-food and bioindustrial sectors. The program funds innovation projects focused on productivity, sustainability, commercialization, and sector competitiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of technologies for agri-food and bioindustrial challenges
- Data and digital solutions
- Autonomous systems
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Food processing innovation
- Biofibre utilization, value-added biomass, and green construction
Documents Needed
- Intake form
- Full proposal, if invited
- Letters of support or partner contribution confirmations, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Industry organizations
- Research and development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Government research laboratories
Who is not eligible
- Organizations involved in bioenergy, biofuel, or biochar applications
- Applicants seeking marketing or new agri-food product development support
Eligible expenses
- Reasonable project costs incurred after the Investment Agreement is signed
- Eligible project expenses listed in the program’s supporting materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the Project Start Date
- Costs above market prices
- Bioenergy, biofuel, and biochar applications
- Marketing and/or new agri-food product development
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada and beyond, with priority for projects in Alberta
- Applicants do not need to be based in Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Intake form is reviewed first to decide whether the applicant is invited to submit a full proposal
- Full proposals are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers
- Successful applicants receive a funding recommendation and then sign an Investment Agreement
- No funding is released until the agreement is signed by all parties
- Payments are tied to milestone completion and reporting
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- Projects with formal partnerships may receive favorable consideration.
- Applicants may be asked to share the application with trusted funding partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program?
Up to $500,000 per project is available for technologies that support Alberta’s agri-food and bioindustrial sectors. The program funds innovation projects focused on productivity, sustainability, commercialization, and sector competitiveness.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program program, you must:
Project must align with program objectives
Applicant must be an eligible organization
Project must have Alberta value
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program?
Development of technologies for agri-food and bioindustrial challenges
Data and digital solutions
Autonomous systems
Agricultural biotechnology
Food processing innovation
Biofibre utilization, value-added biomass, and green construction
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Virginia.Mulligan@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 587-779-2912.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program is a Partnering and Collaboration