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Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies

Offered by
Alberta Innovates
Official source: albertainnovates.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Technology developers
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Overview

This program supports technologies that improve hydrocarbon recovery while reducing associated emissions. Funding can be up to $2 million per project for technology development and knowledge generation projects in Alberta’s hydrocarbon sector.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Alberta
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Environment
Target groups
Business owners / entrepreneurs, Nonprofits / charities, Academia / students
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Recovery Technologies Program moved to closed intake

The Recovery Technologies Program is now marked inactive and closed, and the continuous-intake materials and program-specific intake email were removed.

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The Recovery Technologies Program page now shows Program Status: Inactive and Intake Status: Closed, so applications are no longer being accepted. The continuous-intake section was removed, along with the program guide and application guide links and the program-specific intake email. The SmartSimple application portal link remains visible, but the contact and support details shown on the page are reduced compared with the prior version.

Official source: albertainnovates.ca
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Technology developers
  • Industry and industrial associations
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • R&D organizations and post-secondary institutions
  • Municipalities, not-for-profits, government research labs, and individuals

Eligible expenses

  • Project labour, including salaries and benefits for staff working on the project
  • Materials, capital equipment, software, and capital improvements
  • Travel directly related to project execution
  • Subcontractor services and other project-specific external costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Land or building acquisitions
  • Overhead charged to employee labour rates
  • Routine testing and maintenance
  • Passport or immigration fees
  • Expenses outside the approved project scope

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta applicants are eligible.
  • Applicants outside Alberta may apply if they show clear value for Alberta.

Activities funded

  • Development of technologies that improve hydrocarbon recovery efficiency
  • Projects that reduce associated emissions from hydrocarbon recovery
  • New recovery processes and improved reservoir access or production tools
  • Technologies for evaluating hydrocarbon recovery opportunities

How to apply

  • Step 1
    • Contact a Clean Resources Project Advisor to confirm scope fit.
  • Step 2
    • Register on the SmartSimple online portal.
  • Step 3
    • Complete and submit the Intake Form in SmartSimple.
  • Step 4
    • Wait for review and invitation to submit a Detailed Proposal, if selected.

Documents Needed

  • Intake Form submitted in SmartSimple
  • Detailed Proposal, if invited
  • Investment Agreement execution materials
  • Supporting information requested in the Program Guide

Selection criteria

  • Innovation
  • Execution
  • Impacts

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed through an intake process.
  • Internal staff and external reviewers assess proposals.
  • Shortlisted projects may be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.
  • Successful applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding starts.
  • Projects are managed through milestone-based reporting and reviews.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed through a continuous intake process.
  • Projects may be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal after initial review.
  • Alberta Innovates may share non-confidential project summaries after funding announcements.
  • Successful applicants must execute an Investment Agreement.

Contacts

EADAMIntake@AlbertaInnovates.ca

Official sources

Recovery Technologies Program

Supporting document

THIS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE THE XXXX DAY OF XXXX 202X, ("Effective Date")
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program Program

What is the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program?

This program supports technologies that improve hydrocarbon recovery while reducing associated emissions. Funding can be up to $2 million per project for technology development and knowledge generation projects in Alberta’s hydrocarbon sector.

Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program program?

To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program program, you must: TRL 3-7 technology development Clear value for Alberta Aligned with program priorities

What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program?

Project labour, including salaries and benefits for staff working on the project Materials, capital equipment, software, and capital improvements Travel directly related to project execution Subcontractor services and other project-specific external costs

Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program?

You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at EADAMIntake@AlbertaInnovates.ca.

Where is the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program available?

The Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program?

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program is funded by Alberta Innovates