Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Last Update: January 24, 2025
AB, Canada
Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Grant Providers
- Alberta Innovates
Status
Open
Overview of the Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy program
The Bioenergy and Circular Economy program supports projects that focus on renewable fuels, waste conversion, and building a circular economy in plastics, with funding open continuously for innovative initiatives within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3-7. Eligible applicants include various entities such as technology developers, SMEs, and academic institutions, provided they demonstrate alignment with Alberta's bioenergy priorities while leveraging existing oil and gas infrastructure.
Eligible projects & activities
The Bioenergy and Circular Economy program supports projects focused on advancing technology development in renewable fuels, waste conversion, and building a circular economy, particularly in plastics. It aims to leverage Alberta's existing oil and gas infrastructure to support initiatives that mitigate environmental impacts and add value to existing products.
- Development of biofuels, biogases, and synthetic fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels.
- Advancement of waste conversion technologies focused on reducing consumer, industrial, and agricultural solid waste.
- Implementation of plastic recycling technologies to develop circular plastic solutions.
- Projects optimizing the economic value from residual biomass and waste streams.
- Innovative waste management solutions, such as cannabis waste management and gasification of coal by-products.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Implementing a new solar panel energy system
$ 30,000
Renovation of an independent bookstore's interior design
$ 75,000
Launching a community-driven local food distribution network
$ 80,000
Developing an art gallery dedicated to Indigenous artists
$ 60,000
Launching an online mental health support platform
$ 150,000
Creating a nature-inspired wellness retreat destination
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- Funding is open to technology developers, industries, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, individuals, and others advancing technology development.
- The project should be within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
- Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta, but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province and alignment to the program area priorities.
- The applicant must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.
Who is eligible?
Funding is open to various applicants including technology developers, industry, industrial associations, SMEs, R&D organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profits, government labs, individuals, and others advancing technology within a TRL range of 3-7. Applicants do not need to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a value proposition for the province and alignment to program priorities.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant program does not impose geographical restrictions, allowing organizations globally to apply, provided they demonstrate a clear value proposition for Alberta. Applicants must align with the program's priority areas in bioenergy and circular economy.
- No geographical restrictions; open to global applicants.
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy program
The evaluation and selection of projects for the Bioenergy and Circular Economy grant are based on specific criteria detailed during the review process by Alberta Innovates.
- Innovation: The novel aspect and originality of the proposed technology or project concept.
- Execution: Feasibility and practical implementation strategy of the project.
- Impacts: Expected environmental, economic, and social outcomes and alignment with program priorities.
How to apply to the Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy program
1
Contact a Project Advisor
Reach out to a Clean Resources Project Advisor to confirm if your project aligns with the program requirements.
2
Register on SmartSimple
- Create an account on the SmartSimple online application portal.
- Ensure all registration information is accurate and complete.
3
Complete and Submit Intake Form
- Fill out the Intake Form available on SmartSimple.
- Submit the completed form for review.
4
Wait for Review
The Intake Form will be reviewed by Alberta Innovates to determine if a Detailed Proposal is needed.
5
Follow Up as Directed
If invited, prepare and submit a Detailed Proposal through the instructions provided by the advisors.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The intake process operates on a continuous basis, meaning proposals can be submitted at any time.
- Alberta Innovates uses both internal and external reviewers to evaluate applications, based on their expertise in specific subject matters and business.
- The evaluation process considers innovation, execution, and impacts as major criteria categories.
- Contacting a Clean Resources Project Advisor is recommended to ensure the project scope meets the program requirements before submitting an application.
- Applicants must be legally capable of executing an Investment Agreement if successful.
Contact Alberta Innovates
Mehr.Nikoo@albertainnovates.ca
780-429-9336
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