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Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Strategic Networking and Development Program provides up to $25,000 in funding to support Alberta post-secondaries and not-for-profits leading events that focus on emerging technologies to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive progress. Eligible activities include networking events, workshops, hackathons, coding contests, symposia, and entrepreneurial training.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing focused networking events that bring together academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders around emerging technology topics.
- Hosting workshops led by university researchers focused on the development or adoption of emerging technologies, involving other institutions, industry participants, and/or students.
- Coordinating team-based experiential learning opportunities in science and technology for post-secondary or high school participants.
- Running hackathons and coding contests.
- Presenting symposia that showcase student capabilities and skills to potential employers, as well as providing intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial training for students and youth.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary institutions
- For-profit organizations (subject to service criteria; preference for non-profits)
- Non-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Associations, consortia, and societies
- Public, private, and separate schools
Who is not eligible
- For-profit and non-profit organizations for the remainder of the 2024/25 funding year (funding has been fully allocated for these streams until April 1, 2025).
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- The program accepts applications on a continuous basis, with reviews occurring as submissions are received.
- Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the event start date.
- Applicants may be connected with additional resources and partners within Alberta's technology ecosystem through the program.
- All investment decisions are at the sole discretion of Alberta Innovates and applicants will be contacted only if their proposal is eligible and aligned with program objectives.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program. 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 — Strategic Networking and Development Program?
The Strategic Networking and Development Program provides up to $25,000 in funding to support Alberta post-secondaries and not-for-profits leading events that focus on emerging technologies to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive progress. Eligible activities include networking events, workshops, hackathons, coding contests, symposia, and entrepreneurial training.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program program, you must:
For-profit organizations considered based on the nature of the services provided
Alberta-based organizations only
Projects must focus on emerging technologies and collaboration
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program?
Organizing focused networking events that bring together academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders around emerging technology topics.
Hosting workshops led by university researchers focused on the development or adoption of emerging technologies, involving other institutions, industry participants, and/or students.
Coordinating team-based experiential learning opportunities in science and technology for post-secondary or high school participants.
Running hackathons and coding contests.
Presenting symposia that showcase student capabilities and skills to potential employers, as well as providing intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial training for students and youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at chao.lipuka@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-450-5146.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program is a Grant and Funding
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