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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
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