Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
AB, Canada
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
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Grant and Funding
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Alberta Innovates
- Government of Alberta
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Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.
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- New product research and development
- Leading-edge design, engineering and prototype development
- Advanced product testing and refinement
- Patent development
- Advanced market assessments
- Other technology development activities considered on a case-by-case basis
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$90,000
Toronto
Developing an advanced AI-driven diagnostic tool for medical imaging.
$75,000
Vancouver
Creating an eco-friendly packaging alternative for the food industry.
$85,000
Calgary
Developing a next-gen agricultural drone for precision farming.
$85,000
Ottawa
Development of a wearable medical device for continual glucose monitoring.
$90,000
Winnipeg
Innovative water purification system for remote communities.
$95,000
Montreal
Developing a smart irrigation system for urban green spaces.
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The Voucher Program provides Alberta tech companies with up to $100,000 to accelerate new product commercialization. Eligibility criteria:
- You have fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
- You are a for-profit organization that is incorporated, or a partnership registered in Alberta.
- You can contribute a minimum of 25 per cent cash contribution of the total eligible project costs.
- You have a new, unique technology or innovation that is patentable working toward commercialization.
- Complete list of eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Guide.
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There are eligibility criteria for companies to apply for the Voucher Program grant:
- Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) based in Alberta.
- For-profit organizations incorporated or partnerships registered in Alberta.
- Companies with fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
- Organizations that can contribute a minimum of 25% cash contribution of the total eligible project costs.
- Businesses with new, unique technologies or innovations that are patentable and working toward commercialization.
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. To qualify, companies must be Alberta-based, for-profit organizations with fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
- Non-Alberta-based organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Companies with more than 500 full-time employees
- Companies with annual gross revenue exceeding $50,000,000
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The Voucher Program can help cover the costs of up to three contracted service providers for activities such as new product research, design, prototype development, testing, patent development, market assessments, and other technology development on a case-by-case basis.
- New product research and development
- Leading-edge design, engineering, and prototype development
- Advanced product testing and refinement
- Patent development
- Advanced market assessments
- Other technology development activities on a case-by-case basis
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The Voucher Program follows a rigorous evaluation process to determine fit with its objectives and intended outcomes. Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates' staff and external expert reviewers.
- Applicants must have fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
- For-profit organizations must be incorporated or a partnership registered in Alberta.
- A minimum of 25% cash contribution of the total eligible project costs is required from the applicant.
- The technology or innovation being developed must be new, unique, patentable, and working towards commercialization.
- Additional eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Guide.
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- Step 1: Connect With Us to start the application process.
- Step 2: Review the eligibility criteria and ensure your organization meets the requirements.
- Step 3: Prepare the necessary documentation and gather information for the application.
- Step 4: Submit your application through SmartSimple, the online application portal, or contact your Technology Development Advisor for assistance.
- Step 5: Await the review and evaluation process conducted by Alberta Innovates' staff and external expert reviewers.
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intake@albertainnovates.ca
403-210-5229
Apply to this program