Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
AB, Canada
Money for digital technologies and products
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
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- Alberta Innovates
- Government of Alberta
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SMEs that have software development at the core of one or more of their products and/or services could receive up to $50,000 to help rapidly scale in the global marketplace to accelerate revenue growth.
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There are eligible activities for the Alberta Digital Traction grant:
- Developing digital technology that relies on software as the core component.
- Scaling digital technology rapidly within one-to-two years.
- Having a minimum viable product to test.
- Offering digital technology with a significant competitive advantage over existing solutions.
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$50,000
Calgary
Developing an AI-driven language translation app tailored for medical professionals.
$50,000
Edmonton
Creating a digital platform for the management of sustainable agriculture data.
$50,000
Toronto
Implementing a digital tool for remote mental health therapy sessions.
$50,000
Vancouver
Developing a mobile application for personalized fitness coaching.
$50,000
Montreal
Building a digital marketplace for local artisans.
$50,000
Ottawa
Developing a home automation system integrated with renewable energy sources.
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The Alberta Digital Traction program provides up to $50,000 for Alberta digital tech companies focused on software development. Eligibility criteria include:
- Alberta-based company relying on software development
- Intention to rapidly scale digital technology
- Less than 50 full-time employees and less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue
- MVP to test and a competitive advantage in digital solutions
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There are eligible types of companies for the Alberta Digital Traction Program grant.
- Alberta-based digital tech companies
- Companies with software development as the core of their products/services
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for the Alberta Digital Traction grant:
- Companies not based in Alberta.
- Organizations that are not small to medium enterprises.
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Eligible expenses under the Alberta Digital Traction Program may include:
- Salaries for new hires directly related to the project
- Consultant fees for specialized expertise
- Materials and supplies necessary for product development
- Prototype development costs
- Marketing and promotional expenses
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There are no specific types of companies mentioned in the grant context that are not eligible for the grant.
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The Alberta Digital Traction program evaluates applications based on their fit with the program objectives and intended outcomes. The evaluation process involves reviewing and assessing all applications to determine alignment with the goals of supporting digital tech companies in scaling their technology.
- Company must be an Alberta digital tech company with software development at the core of their products or services.
- Company intends to rapidly scale their digital technology within one to two years.
- Company has fewer than 50 full-time employees and less than $1,000,000 in annual recurring revenue.
- Company has a minimum viable product ready for testing.
- The digital technology offered provides a significant competitive advantage over existing solutions.
- Consult the Program Guide for a full list of eligibility requirements.
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- Step 1: Connect With Us for initial review and next steps.
- Step 2: Submit application forms through SmartSimple portal or contact Technology Development Advisor for questions.
- Step 3: Await review and evaluation of application by Alberta Innovates' staff and expert reviewers.
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intake@albertainnovates.ca
403-210-5229
Apply to this program