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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- 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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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