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Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,001 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Innovates Voucher Program offers up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to Alberta-based tech SMEs to accelerate commercialization of novel, patentable technologies with proven product-market fit. Eligible activities include new product R&D, advanced design and prototype development, product testing and refinement, patent development, and advanced market assessments delivered by up to three contracted service providers.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,001 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New product research and development for novel, promising technologies working toward commercialization.
- Leading-edge design, engineering and prototype development to advance technology-based products.
- Advanced product testing and refinement to validate performance and readiness for market launch.
- Patent development activities to protect innovative technologies (excluding ongoing patent maintenance).
- Advanced market assessments or segmentation analyses to confirm product–market fit and commercialization potential.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based technology companies
- Alberta-based innovation companies developing novel, promising technologies
- Small and medium-sized for-profit corporations in Alberta
- For-profit general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships registered in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not for‑profit corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships (for example, non‑profits or charities).
- Companies that are not incorporated or registered in Alberta, or do not have the required Alberta footprint (significant physical and operational presence, appropriate Alberta ownership, and intent that benefits flow primarily to Alberta).
- Large enterprises with 500 or more full‑time employees or annual gross revenues of $50,000,000 or more.
- Applicants that are prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding due to past bad debt or not being in good financial standing with Alberta Innovates or its subsidiaries.
- Projects where required goods or services would be purchased from U.S.-based vendors using grant funds without Alberta Innovates’ prior written consent.
Eligible expenses
- Invoices from eligible external service providers for services directly related to the project during the project period.
- Purchase of capital equipment and capital improvements to facilities (excluding land and buildings) that are critical to the project, with the funded portion prorated over the asset’s economic life.
- Acquisition of software or information databases essential to delivering the project, with costs prorated over the project period.
- Pre‑approved or quoted travel by service providers that is necessary to complete the project (e.g., mileage, economy airfare, reasonable accommodation and meals).
- Unrecoverable GST paid on eligible project costs, where the company is not otherwise reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies incorporated or registered in the province of Alberta, Canada, with their main operations and footprint in Alberta.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous intake basis; there is no fixed deadline for submitting a project.
- The program supports working with up to three separate contracted service providers within a single project.
- Alberta Innovates provides sample documents (investment agreement, financial documents guide, and quote template) to help applicants structure their submissions and project documentation.
- Technology Development Advisors and Regional Innovation Networks offer free coaching and connections to ecosystem resources alongside this funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Voucher 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 — Voucher Program?
The Alberta Innovates Voucher Program offers up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to Alberta-based tech SMEs to accelerate commercialization of novel, patentable technologies with proven product-market fit. Eligible activities include new product R&D, advanced design and prototype development, product testing and refinement, patent development, and advanced market assessments delivered by up to three contracted service providers.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program program, you must:
For-profit SME with fewer than 500 FTEs and under $50M in annual gross revenue.
Incorporated or registered (corporation or partnership) in Alberta with a significant Alberta footprint.
Able to provide a minimum 25% cash contribution of total eligible project costs.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program?
New product research and development for novel, promising technologies working toward commercialization.
Leading-edge design, engineering and prototype development to advance technology-based products.
Advanced product testing and refinement to validate performance and readiness for market launch.
Patent development activities to protect innovative technologies (excluding ongoing patent maintenance).
Advanced market assessments or segmentation analyses to confirm product–market fit and commercialization potential.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at intake@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 403-210-5229.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program is a Grant and Funding
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