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Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The program page now shows the continuous intake as closed on May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST, and the application/contact guidance has shifted to a simplified portal-and-email view.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The program page now shows the continuous intake as closed on May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST, and the application/contact guidance has shifted to a simplified portal-and-email view.
Industry Commercialization Associates updated
The Industry Commercialization Associates page now shows the continuous intake as closed on May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST, and the page content has been reduced to a shorter overview with the application portal link and a general contact email. The contact information now shows smeprograms@albertainnovates.ca, while the earlier program-specific contact details and much of the eligibility, funding, and application guidance are no longer visible on the page. The page still indicates up to $120,000 in non-dilutive funding with a minimum 25 per cent cash contribution, but the supporting guidance and intake details are now presented in a more limited form. The linked program guide is now shown as the May 2026 version, and the page no longer exposes the earlier open-intake content and full process resources that were previously listed.
Funding available
$ 120,000
Deadline
May 29, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Industry Commercialization Associate Program provides up to $120,000.00 to help cover employee salaries for Alberta-based for-profit organizations or SMEs. It supports projects that advance business readiness, accelerate new product commercialization, and build in-house professional commercialization capability.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promote the commercialization of your business
- Advance business readiness levels
- Accelerate the commercialization of new technology and innovative products
- Build in-house professional commercialization capability
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Letter indicating the Associate’s intention to participate in the Project at the time of the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- SMEs
- Corporations incorporated in Alberta or incorporated elsewhere and extra-provincially registered in Alberta
- General partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships registered in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with more than two active Alberta Innovates-funded associates simultaneously
- Applicants that are otherwise prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding, including due to a past bad debt or not being in good financial standing with Alberta Innovates, InnoTech Alberta, or C-FER Technologies
Eligible expenses
- Associate salary
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the Investment Agreement is signed
- Costs greater than market prices
- Payments to a US based vendor without prior written consent
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Management team
- Market conditions
- Competitive advantage and product/market fit
- Go-to-market plan, financials, technical feasibility, and export potential
- Stage 1 considers the applicant and project opportunity, while Stage 2 also considers the Associate’s suitability and the project work plan
How to apply
- Engage with a Technology Development Advisor before applying online.
- Access and submit the application form through the online application portal at any time.
- If the Associate is not yet identified, Stage 1 gives the applicant six months to submit the Associate and Project sections of the application.
- If the Associate is identified at the time of application, use Stage 2.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers.
- Approved applicants execute a standard Investment Agreement with Alberta Innovates.
- Alberta Innovates will not provide any funding until the Investment Agreement has been signed by all parties.
- Funding is advanced on a milestone completion basis, and the applicant must submit a mid-point Progress Report and a Final Report.
- Technology Development Advisors monitor project progress and provide coaching to the applicant.
Additional information
- An applicant whose application is declined may re-apply once to address and correct deficiencies or issues.
- Project outcomes may be monitored for up to five years after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates?
Industry Commercialization Associate Program provides up to $120,000.00 to help cover employee salaries for Alberta-based for-profit organizations or SMEs. It supports projects that advance business readiness, accelerate new product commercialization, and build in-house professional commercialization capability.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $120,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates program, you must:
For-profit organizations or SMEs based in Alberta
Fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue
Projects must align with the program objectives, include critical go/no-go milestones, and be completed within the 1-year term
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates?
Promote the commercialization of your business
Advance business readiness levels
Accelerate the commercialization of new technology and innovative products
Build in-house professional commercialization capability
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at smeprograms@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-450-5126.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates available?
The Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates is a Grant and Funding