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Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials

Offered by

Alberta Innovates

Official source: albertainnovates.ca

Source change captured September 16, 2026

Funding available: Varies by project
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Alberta, Canada
Who can apply: Technology developers, industry, and industrial associations; See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports technologies that convert Alberta oil sands components into non-combustion products. It funds projects advancing bitumen-derived materials from R&D to demonstration and commercialization.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals

Develop strategic partnerships
Implement environmental initiatives
Develop a new product or service
Conduct research and development activities
Optimize production processes
Reduce environmental footprint
Access new markets

Eligible candidates

Location: Alberta
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

September 16, 2026

BAM program closed

The Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM) program is now shown as inactive with intake closed, and the grant-specific intake contact and continuous-intake guidance were removed.

The Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM) page now shows the program as inactive and the intake as closed. The former continuous-intake information and program guide link were removed, and the grant-specific intake contact was also removed while the general portal and contact links remain.

Official source: albertainnovates.ca

September 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Technology developers, industry, and industrial associations
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Research and development organizations
Post-secondary institutions and municipalities
Not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, individuals, and others

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta-based applicants are not required.

Activities funded

Development of technologies for non-combustion products from oil sands components.
R&D projects advancing bitumen-derived materials.
Demonstration projects leading toward commercialization.
Projects that accelerate BAM process technology development from R&D to demonstration and commercialization.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact a Project Advisor
- Discuss whether the project scope meets program requirements.
- Confirm alignment before applying.
Step 2: Register on SmartSimple
- Create an account on the online application portal.
Step 3: Submit the Intake Form
- Complete and submit the intake form in SmartSimple.
Step 4: Wait for Review
- The intake form is reviewed to determine whether a Detailed Proposal invitation will be issued.

Documents Needed

Intake Form
Detailed Proposal, if invited
Supporting project information for the online application
Signed Investment Agreement, if approved

Selection criteria

Innovation
Execution
Impacts

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed after intake submission.
Alberta Innovates uses internal and external reviewers.
Projects are assessed against innovation, execution, and impacts.
Selected applicants may be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.

Additional information

The program is open on a continuous intake basis.
Targeted calls for proposals may be launched from time to time.
Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta.
A project advisor should be contacted before submitting the intake form.

Contacts

EADAMIntake@AlbertaInnovates.ca

780-423-5727

Official sources

Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

Supporting document

THIS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE THE XXXX DAY OF XXXX 202X, ("Effective Date")

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM) Program

What is the Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)?

Who is eligible for the Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM) program?

To be eligible for the Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM) program, you must: Technology development at TRL 3-7. Clear value for Alberta. Alignment with program priorities.