Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment Program
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AB, Canada
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
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- Alberta Innovates
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The Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment Program offers funding up to $750,000 to foster innovation and promote sustainable practices in agriculture, bioindustrial, and environmental sectors. Eligible activities include technology development and applied research within a Technology Readiness Level range of 3-7, prioritizing projects with long-term benefits for Alberta.
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- This program offers funding support up to a maximum of $750,000 per project.
- Alberta Innovates will cover up to 50% of total eligible project costs.
- Exceptions to the matching requirement or maximum funding amount may be made based on project impact and strategic importance to Alberta.
- Funding from applicants and project partners should preferably include some cash contributions, although in-kind contributions are also accepted.
- Fund matching from private, government, and in-kind sources is encouraged.
- Funding is contingent on milestone achievement and progress reporting.
- Alberta Innovates will only contribute towards eligible project costs incurred after the date of the funding approval.
- Staggered payments will be made based on milestone completion.
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- Technology development projects focused on advancing applied research or technology within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
- Knowledge translation projects to support environmental sustainability, improved policy, and best practices.
- Collaborative initiatives to promote innovation and sustainable practices in agriculture, forestry, energy, and natural resource management.
- Research projects aligned with economic diversification, emissions reduction, and environmental policy improvement.
- Projects supporting the development and deployment of Bioindustrial Materials, Bioenergy, and Circular Economy solutions.
- Environmental innovation projects focusing on Water Innovation and Land Management Solutions.
- Advancements in food technology and Climate Smart Agriculture.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 130,000
Establishing a technology training center for seniors
$ 120,000
Launching a local organic food delivery service
$ 150,000
Developing a community art hub for local artists
$ 40,000
Starting an educational podcast series for youth empowerment
$ 200,000
Developing a mobile healthcare clinic for remote areas
$ 140,000
Launching a digital platform for eco-friendly products
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- Applicants can be from categories such as technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals.
- Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for Alberta, and projects that are researched, piloted, demonstrated, or implemented in Alberta with long-term positive impacts will be prioritized.
- All applicants must exist as a corporate person with up-to-date corporate filings and a corporate bank account.
- Applicants must demonstrate authorization to undertake the proposed project and execute a grant with Alberta Innovates on standard terms.
- Applicants cannot be prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding due to past bad debt or not being in good financial standing with Alberta Innovates, InnoTech Alberta, or C-FER Technologies.
- Applicants should have strong end-user partnerships and funding from other organizations is preferred.
- Project funding can be supported by cash or in-kind contributions, and collaboration with other funding agencies is encouraged.
- Applicants are encouraged to include Alberta’s post-secondary and research institutions in the project consortium where appropriate.
- Projects must align with the objectives of the program for which funding is requested and be at Technology Readiness Levels 3 to 7 at the start.
- Successful applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.
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- Technology developers
- Industry participants
- Industrial associations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Research and development (R&D) organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Government research labs
- Individuals
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- Labour costs for individuals working directly on the project.
- Costs of materials directly attributable to the project.
- Acquisitions of capital improvements critical to the project’s performance, pro-rated over the project period.
- Acquisitions of software or information databases necessary for the project, pro-rated to the project period.
- Direct operating costs incurred specifically for the project.
- Travel expenses necessary for project execution, including economy airfare and reasonable accommodation and meals.
- Publishing costs directly related to knowledge translation activities associated with the project.
- GST on eligible expenses that is unrecoverable.
- Other costs pre-approved by Alberta Innovates in writing as eligible expenses.
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- Alberta
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- Innovation Opportunity: Evaluation of how the proposed project addresses a challenge and its strengths and advantages relative to the current state. Alignment with Alberta Innovates and program priorities will be assessed. The feasibility to the target end-user or industry and its relevance is considered important.
- Proposed Commercialization Pathway: Evaluation of the plan to advance technology or knowledge towards market readiness or end-user adoption, including potential risk mitigation strategies.
- Project Overview: Assessment of the clarity of objectives, deliverables, outcomes, quality of project design and methodology, practicality of timelines, and achievability of the project plan.
- Impact: Evaluation of the potential environmental, economic, social, and other impacts of the project on Alberta.
- FP Evaluation for Technology Development Projects: Emphasis on Innovation Opportunity, Market Opportunity, and Commercialization Pathway.
- FP Evaluation for Knowledge Generation Projects: Focus on Innovation Opportunity, Knowledge Mobilization Pathway, and Impact.
- Project Budget and Funding Commitment: Evaluation of clarity and feasibility of the project budget, explanation and justification for costs, and level of cash and in-kind contributions.
- Project Team: Evaluation of the team's skills, expertise, time commitments, access to necessary facilities and resources, and the level of commitment from project partners.
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- The Alberta Innovates Agriculture & Environment Program places a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, encouraging applicants to leverage partnerships to enhance project value.
- Applicants should ensure their projects align with the strategic focus areas outlined in the program guide, which include Agriculture & Food Innovation, Bioindustrial & Circular Innovation, and Environmental Innovation.
- Projects not located in Alberta must demonstrate a clear benefit to the province to be considered for funding.
- In-kind contributions from project partners are accepted, provided they meet fair market value standards and are essential to the project.
- Applicants are required to set "go/no go" milestones to evaluate key stages in the project for strategic decision-making.
- Once project funding is approved, the Investment Agreement must be executed before any funding is disbursed.
- Clear and detailed budget justification is crucial for funding approval and should be prepared with attention to eligible and ineligible expenses as outlined in the program guide.
- Reports on project progress and outcomes are mandatory, continuing up to five years post project completion to ensure ongoing impact evaluation by Alberta Innovates.
- Alberta Innovates emphasizes the importance of knowledge sharing and expects funded projects to contribute to the provincial R&I ecosystem accordingly.
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