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Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funding for technology-focused networking events
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 to support events that strengthen Alberta’s technology ecosystem and collaboration. It funds networking, workshops, hackathons, symposia, and learning activities focused on emerging technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational 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
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
- Networking events connecting academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders.
- Workshops on emerging technology topics.
- Team-based science learning activities.
- Hackathons and coding contests.
- Symposia and entrepreneurial training for students or youth.
Documents Needed
- Program guide review
- PSIET intake form or project summary
- Full application, if invited
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary institutions
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Associations, consortia, and societies
- Public, private, and separate schools
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations may face limited consideration; non-profit is preferred.
- For the remainder of the 2024/25 funding year, for-profit and non-profit organizations are not accepted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Eligible and aligned applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Alberta Innovates staff and expert reviewers assess applications.
- Final investment decisions are made at Alberta Innovates’ sole discretion.
Additional information
- Continuous intake; applications are reviewed as received.
- Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks before the activity start date.
- Eligible projects may receive resources and expertise in addition to funding.
- Applicants selected from intake are invited to submit a full application.
Contacts
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?
This program provides up to $25,000 to support events that strengthen Alberta’s technology ecosystem and collaboration. It funds networking, workshops, hackathons, symposia, and learning activities focused on emerging technologies.
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:
Alberta-based organization
Technology-focused event or activity
Supports innovation collaboration
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program?
Networking events connecting academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders.
Workshops on emerging technology topics.
Team-based science learning activities.
Hackathons and coding contests.
Symposia and entrepreneurial training for students or 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 Maryjo.Laurel@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