How much funding can be received?

Get one-on-one guidance from an experienced senior business advisor when you’re at the committing, traction/validation or scaling stage of your business lifecycle. An advisor can help you make community connections and find financing to scale your project

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The Technology Development Advisors program by Alberta Innovates is designed to support high-growth, high-potential companies in Alberta. It focuses on providing business coaching, access to capital, and connections to community support within Alberta's innovation ecosystem.

Business coaching and mentoring for startups and early-stage companies.
Guidance on accessing capital through various Alberta Innovates programs.
Connection to community support networks to assist with business growth.
Support for technology commercialization efforts and intellectual property strategies.

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$ 76,000

Create a product development plan for a new line of eco-friendly household cleaners

$ 70,000

Create an investment readiness plan for growing our renewable energy startup

$ 32,000

Provide business and technology development coaching to local startups in the tech sector

$ 40,000

Conduct a market analysis to expand our software solutions for the healthcare industry

$ 52,000

Perform a market/industry assessment to identify new opportunities for our recycling business

$ 60,000

Develop a technology roadmap for AI integration into existing agricultural machinery

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Eligibility for the grant primarily focuses on knowledge or technology-based small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta. SMEs should demonstrate technology innovation as a high growth strategy and have progressed beyond the early stages of development.

Knowledge or technology-based small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs)
Located in Alberta
Using technology innovation as a high growth strategy
Minimum viable product (MVP) in place
In the final stages of validating the solution and demonstrating to initial users
Established founding team
Seed capital secured
High potential concept or advanced technology (for very early stage clients)

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Innovative businesses or entrepreneurs located in Alberta that demonstrate high growth and high potential, aiming to become self-sustaining and provide economic and social benefits to Alberta, can apply for Technology Development Advisor assistance. Additionally, those needing guidance in accessing capital and community support can connect with Technology Development Advisors for support and resources.

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The grant involves support from Technology Development Advisors (TDAs) who provide assistance to high-growth, high-potential companies in Alberta, focusing on business coaching, resource access, and economic contribution. However, the specific projects or activities eligible for this grant are not detailed in the given context.

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This grant is available to companies operating within the regions of Alberta as outlined by the Technology Development Advisors. The eligible areas are part of the broader initiative to support regional innovation within the province.

Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Central Alberta, including Red Deer
Lethbridge, Alberta
Lloydminster, Alberta
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Southern Alberta, as part of the Regional Innovation Network
Southeast Alberta, in partnership with regional network partners

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Technology Development Advisors at Alberta Innovates assess applications based on the following criteria:

Technology innovation and commercialization potential
Market viability and growth potential
Alignment with Alberta's economic and social objectives
Demonstrated need for support and resources
Overall impact on the Alberta innovation ecosystem

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Here are the steps to submit an application for assistance through the Technology Development Advisors:

Step 1: Connect with Advisors
- Visit the website to access the questionnaire designed to understand your current stage in the innovation journey.
- Fill out the short questionnaire to help the advisors assess how they can best support you.
Step 2: Eligibility Assessment
- Await feedback from the advisors to determine if you qualify for TDA assistance.
- If you don’t qualify, receive recommendations on alternative starting points or resources.
Step 3: Engagement and Support
- Once eligibility is confirmed, begin collaboration with a Technology Development Advisor to receive tailored guidance and support.
- Engage in business coaching and access resources and networks facilitated by the advisor to aid in growth and development.

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The technology development advisors provide personalized business guidance:

Alberta companies can benefit from personalized coaching and mentoring from experienced Technology Development Advisors, helping them navigate the challenges of technology development and commercialization.
Access to a network of industry professionals and resources in Alberta's innovation ecosystem is facilitated through these advisors.
The advisors have diverse expertise across different sectors, including energy, agriculture, health, and technology, providing tailored advice according to the unique needs of each business.
Workshops and events such as MVP Mondays and Founder Fridays are available to entrepreneurs to enhance their business skills and network with other startups.
Technology Development Advisors have a wide range of skill sets including business strategy, intellectual property, market validation, and team development, offering comprehensive support to companies.
Supporting innovation across various stages, from ideation to market entry, leveraging their broad experiences from startups to Fortune 500 companies.