How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy?

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy is funded by Alberta Innovates

What are Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy's eligibility criterias?

Funding is open to technology developers, industry, industrial associations, R&D organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals advancing technology development within Technology Readiness Level 3-7. Applicants must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province of Alberta and alignment with program area priorities. Successful applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

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AB, Canada

Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects

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Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

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Alberta Innovates

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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.

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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.

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$ 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.