Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and alignment with program priorities.

• The applicant can be any category of organization, including technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, or individuals.
• Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta, but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province.
• Applicants must be advancing technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
• The proposed projects must align with the program area priorities.
• Applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Water Innovation Program funds innovative projects aimed at securing safe drinking water, maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, and ensuring reliable water supplies. These projects encompass themes such as watershed management, aquatic ecosystem health, and water quality protection.

• Research and development for future water supply and watershed management.
• Innovative strategies to ensure healthy aquatic ecosystems.
• Projects focused on water conservation, efficiency, and productivity improvements.
• Initiatives protecting water quality from contaminants and ensuring safe access to water.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is open to applicants from various geographical areas, as specified by the program's guidelines. While not restricted to Alberta-based organizations, applicants must demonstrate clear benefits to the province of Alberta.

• Not restricted to Alberta-based applicants.
• Must demonstrate clear value to the province of Alberta.

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Proposed projects will be evaluated against criteria in three major categories: Innovation; Execution; and Impacts.

• Innovation
• Execution
• Impacts

This grant focuses on ensuring stable water supplies and healthy aquatic ecosystems in Alberta while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and population growth.

• The grant supports innovation in water treatment, conservation, and efficiency to help develop a cleantech industry.
• The program is open to a variety of applicants including not-for-profits, academic institutions, and small to medium enterprises.
• Applicants must demonstrate a clear value proposition for Alberta and alignment with program priorities.
• Projects are evaluated based on criteria in innovation, execution, and impacts.
• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the SmartSimple online portal.
• Successful applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.