Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Last Update: April 5, 2025
AB, Canada
Apply for the Water Innovation Program to secure funding for sustainable water solutions!
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
- Alberta Innovates
Status
Closed
Overview of the Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program program
The Water Innovation Program aims to fund projects that ensure safe, secure drinking water, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy in Alberta. Eligible activities include technology development in water treatment, improving water use efficiency, and strategies for water quality protection and watershed management. Applicants can range from technology developers to academic institutions and must align their proposals with the program's priority areas.
Eligible projects & activities
The Alberta Innovates Water Innovation Program supports projects that enhance water security and promote sustainability through innovative approaches. Eligible activities are centered around improving water resource management, protecting aquatic ecosystems, and advancing water conservation technologies.
- Developing strategies for sustainable management of water supplies and watershed management.
- Creating and implementing tools and strategies to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems impacted by population growth and climate change.
- Innovating technologies to enhance water conservation, efficiency, and productivity to support economic and community growth while preserving environmental flows.
- Developing solutions to address the input and impact of contaminants on surface and groundwater quality, focusing on rural and remote communities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 180,000
Create a cleantech industry innovation hub focusing on water treatment technologies
$ 80,000
Develop an urban water conservation strategy targeting efficiency in residential areas
$ 90,000
Design a water quality monitoring system for rivers to ensure healthy ecosystems
$ 150,000
Develop an advanced filtration system for municipal water treatment
$ 170,000
Enhance the water quality's industrial sectors through innovative treatment solutions
$ 100,000
Implement a watershed management program to preserve aquatic ecosystems
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program 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?
The Water Innovation Program is open to a wide range of applicants that are engaged in advancing technology development within specified Technology Readiness Levels in areas related to water innovation. Eligible entities are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate alignment with Alberta's water-related priorities.
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.
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program program
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
How to apply to the Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program program
1
Initial Contact
Contact a Clean Resources Project Advisor to discuss your project scope and ensure it meets the program requirements.
2
Online Registration
Register on SmartSimple, the online application portal used by Alberta Innovates.
3
Submit Intake Form
- Complete and submit the Intake Form on SmartSimple.
- Wait for your Intake Form to be reviewed to see if your project will be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.
4
Detailed Proposal Submission
If invited, submit a Detailed Proposal through the SmartSimple portal following guidelines provided in the Program Guide.
5
Evaluation Process
- Alberta Innovates will evaluate your application based on criteria such as Innovation, Execution, and Impacts.
- Await feedback or a decision on your submitted proposal.
Additional information
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.
Contact Alberta Innovates
780-306-2934
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