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Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 750,000 per project to support innovation in agriculture and the environment. It funds applied research, technology development, commercialization, and knowledge translation in areas such as agri-food, bioindustrial, circular, water, and land management solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and advancement of agriculture, food, bioindustrial, circular, and environmental solutions.
- Applied research and knowledge generation with policy, best-practice, or operational benefits.
- Technology commercialization, deployment, and broad adoption in Alberta and beyond.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form.
- Full Proposal package, if invited.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Technology developers and industry.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises.
- R&D organizations and government research labs.
- Post-secondary institutions and researchers.
- Municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not in good standing with Alberta Innovates.
- Applicants with past bad debt or otherwise prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding.
- Applicants not authorized to execute the agreement.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for staff directly working on the project.
- Materials and other direct operating costs.
- Capital improvements, equipment, software, and databases.
- Project travel and subcontractor services.
- Knowledge translation publishing costs, unrecoverable GST, and other pre-approved costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the project start date, unless pre-approved in writing.
- Transactions between related persons, overhead charged to labour, and costs outside the approved project scope.
- Contingencies, interest on debt, bad debts, collection charges, fines, penalties, and losses on other projects.
- Land and buildings, depreciation, routine testing and maintenance, commuting, and passport or immigration fees.
- Professional training, basic accounting/legal/financing fees, grant application costs, and federal or provincial income taxes.
- Advertising, marketing or commercialization travel, and first-class, business-class, or luxury travel expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- The EOI is reviewed by Alberta Innovates, usually within 2-4 weeks.
- Approved EOIs are invited to submit a Full Proposal through the portal.
- Full Proposals undergo a completeness check and merit evaluation, usually within 4-8 weeks.
- Successful applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding is released.
- Funding is paid based on milestone achievement and progress reporting.
Additional information
- Project details are kept confidential during review, but non-confidential summaries of approved projects may be made public.
- Approved projects may be monitored through reporting and outcomes tracking after completion.
- Alberta Innovates may request additional information during the application review process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) 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 — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program?
This program provides up to CAD 750,000 per project to support innovation in agriculture and the environment. It funds applied research, technology development, commercialization, and knowledge translation in areas such as agri-food, bioindustrial, circular, water, and land management solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program program, you must:
Aligns with program priorities.
TRL 3-7 for technology projects.
Clear Alberta value proposition.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program?
Development and advancement of agriculture, food, bioindustrial, circular, and environmental solutions.
Applied research and knowledge generation with policy, best-practice, or operational benefits.
Technology commercialization, deployment, and broad adoption in Alberta and beyond.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Roger.Lindenbach@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-450-5558.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program is a Grant and Funding