Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy - AB - Canada

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

AB, Canada
Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
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Grant and Funding
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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.

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Mehr.Nikoo@albertainnovates.ca
780-429-9336

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