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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Energy Storage and Minerals supports next-generation materials, critical minerals, and end products for a more competitive minerals and materials industry. Eligible work includes energy storage technologies, mineral extraction and processing, and battery materials recycling.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of next-generation energy storage technologies.
- Mineral extraction and processing innovation.
- Battery materials recycling and end-of-life solutions.
- Research and pilots for new materials and chemistries.
- Technology development and deployment projects.
Documents Needed
- Intake Form
- Detailed Proposal, if invited
- Alberta Innovates Work Plan and Budget Workbook
- Figures and tables
- Gantt chart
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Technology developers
- Industry and industrial associations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Research and development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions and research labs
Eligible expenses
- Project salaries and benefits.
- Materials and supplies.
- Capital equipment, software, and capital improvements.
- Travel directly related to the project.
- Subcontractor services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead costs charged to employee labour rates.
- Acquisition of land or buildings.
- Expenses outside the approved project scope.
- Costs incurred before Alberta Innovates approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Applicants may be based outside Alberta if they demonstrate value for the province.
Selection criteria
- Innovation.
- Execution.
- Impacts.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a Project Advisor and confirm fit with the program focus.
- Step 2: Register on the Alberta Innovates portal.
- Step 3: Complete and submit the Intake Form in SmartSimple.
- Step 4: Wait for Intake Form review and invitation to Detailed Proposal, if selected.
- Step 5: Submit the Detailed Proposal through the portal if invited.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external experts.
- Shortlisted projects may be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.
- Successful applicants receive a funding recommendation and may face funding adjustments or conditions.
- Approved applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding starts.
- Progress reports and milestone reviews are required during the project.
Additional information
- Projects must align with Government of Alberta priorities and 2030 Innovation Targets.
- Detailed Proposal access is by invitation only after Intake Form review.
- Funding is typically milestone-based and tied to progress reporting.
- Applicants may be asked to work with Alberta Innovates trusted partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals?
Energy Storage and Minerals supports next-generation materials, critical minerals, and end products for a more competitive minerals and materials industry. Eligible work includes energy storage technologies, mineral extraction and processing, and battery materials recycling.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals program, you must:
Project must advance technology or knowledge development.
Must align with Alberta priorities.
Must show value for Alberta.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals?
Development of next-generation energy storage technologies.
Mineral extraction and processing innovation.
Battery materials recycling and end-of-life solutions.
Research and pilots for new materials and chemistries.
Technology development and deployment projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at amanda.mitchell@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 403-210-5377.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals available?
The Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals is a Grant and Funding