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Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $150,000 to help Alberta tech SMEs commercialize products and strengthen market position. It supports product pilots or demonstrations with a strategic partner to validate technical and business merits.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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
- Product pilot in an operational setting
- Product demonstration in an operational setting
- Commercialization work with a strategic partner
Documents Needed
- Signed Strategic Partner Letter of Interest
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Financial projections
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based for-profit SMEs
- Corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses not registered in Alberta
- Companies over the SME size limits
- Businesses without an Alberta footprint
- Applicants not in good standing with Alberta Innovates or its subsidiaries
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs for project work
- Materials used for the project
- Travel, accommodation, and meals
- Subcontractor fees
- Other direct operating costs pre-approved in writing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the investment agreement is signed
- Costs above market prices
- Payments to US-based vendors without prior written consent
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers
- Applications are assessed against program objectives and intended outcomes
- Funding decisions are at Alberta Innovates' sole discretion
- Successful applicants must sign an investment agreement before funding is released
- Payments are tied to milestone achievement and progress reporting
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Funds are disbursed directly to the Applicant based on milestone achievements.
- Only reasonable costs incurred post-Investment Agreement signing are eligible.
- Application to this program can be done at any time due to the continuous intake system.
- Applicants must engage with a Technology Development Advisor prior to applying.
- Applicants can reapply if initially unsuccessful, with possibilities to address past deficiencies.
- Project duration is limited to a one-year term.
- Outcomes of funded projects are monitored for up to five years post-completion.
- A thorough evaluation process involving both internal and external reviewers is employed.
- Alberta Innovates retains discretion over investment decisions and does not disclose reviewer identities.
- Performance metrics are utilized to monitor results at both individual and program levels.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program?
The program provides up to $150,000 to help Alberta tech SMEs commercialize products and strengthen market position. It supports product pilots or demonstrations with a strategic partner to validate technical and business merits.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program program, you must:
For-profit Alberta SME
Product ready to pilot or demonstrate
Strategic partner identified
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program?
Product pilot in an operational setting
Product demonstration in an operational setting
Commercialization work with a strategic partner
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at TRACEY.KELLY@ALBERTAINNOVATES.CA or by phone at 403-826-0224.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program is a Grant and Funding