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Big Future Innovation Grant
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Central Big Future Innovation Grant offers eligible Alberta-based for-profit small businesses a chance to secure maximum funding dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the business community. The program supports businesses in engaging in lawful, compliant, and innovative operations that have been active for at least a year.
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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 : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 99 employees maximum
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects aimed at furthering business innovation within a small Alberta-based for-profit business.
- Initiatives designed to support the growth and expansion of a small business.
- Community-focused activities that contribute to local development through business operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses based in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations.
- Businesses owned or invested in by current or previous employees of Alberta Central, its co-operatives, or joint ventures.
- Businesses affiliated with a credit union as a vendor or supplier.
- Companies whose primary activities are in competition with Alberta Central or its co-operatives.
- Businesses or business owners with a criminal record, listed on any Canadian or United Nations sanction list, under bankruptcy protection, or with judicial liens or attachments.
- Businesses or owners who have previously won a Big Future Innovation Grant or other grants/scholarships offered by Alberta Central or Credit Unions of Alberta.
Eligible expenses
- Expenses that directly further business innovation within the company.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- Only the first 100 applications submitted are considered; once this limit is reached, applications close for the year.
- Applicants are required to submit the application in one session; there is no option to save and complete later.
- Successful recipients will have funds deposited into a business account at a local credit union.
- Confirmation of submission is provided via an onscreen pop-up message after applying online.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Big Future Innovation Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Big Future Innovation Grant. 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 Big Future Innovation Grant?
The Alberta Central Big Future Innovation Grant offers eligible Alberta-based for-profit small businesses a chance to secure maximum funding dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the business community. The program supports businesses in engaging in lawful, compliant, and innovative operations that have been active for at least a year.
How much funding can be received?
Big Future Innovation Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Big Future Innovation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Big Future Innovation Grant program, you must:
Alberta-based for-profit small business
In operation for at least one year as of October 1, 2024
No more than 99 employees
What expenses are eligible under Big Future Innovation Grant?
Projects aimed at furthering business innovation within a small Alberta-based for-profit business.
Initiatives designed to support the growth and expansion of a small business.
Community-focused activities that contribute to local development through business operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Big Future Innovation Grant?
You can contact Credit Unions of Alberta by email at info@albertacentral.com.
Where is the Big Future Innovation Grant available?
The Big Future Innovation Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Big Future Innovation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Big Future Innovation Grant is a Grant and Funding
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