Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

Who is eligible?

• Alberta-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-tech sector
• For-profit companies focused on agriculture and food innovation
• Companies with a significant physical and operational presence in Alberta

Who is not eligible

• Companies that are not incorporated or not registered as a General Partnership, Limited Partnership, or Limited Liability Partnership in Alberta.
• Businesses that are not in good financial standing with Alberta Innovates or its subsidiaries (e.g., those with past bad debt).
• Organizations that are not operating at arm’s length from required partners or collaborators.
• Companies or project participants prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits for individuals specifically working on the project.
• Reasonable material costs required for project execution.
• Capital improvements, capital equipment, and software or information databases (costs pro-rated to the project timeframe based on the asset’s expected economic life).
• Travel costs for project purposes, including mileage, low economy airfare, meals, and accommodation.
• Costs for services or products provided by sub-contractors.
• Other costs pre-approved in writing by Alberta Innovates as eligible for the project.

Eligible geographic areas

• Alberta

• Cash contributions from applicants are strongly preferred and demonstrate market demand.
• Funding is tied to milestone completion, and applicants must report progress before receiving further payments.
• Alberta Innovates may monitor project outcomes for up to five years after project completion to assess benefits.
• Reliance on uncommitted funding may delay or complicate the contracting process.