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Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Supports SME access to lab services
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000 - $ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 60% support for lab services projects, to a maximum of $60,000. It helps Alberta SMEs access post-secondary research institution services for technology development in energy, environment, and emissions reduction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Testing and validating new technologies
- Characterization, sampling, imaging, and compositional analysis
- Experimental design and empirical studies
- Prototyping and related lab-based development work
Documents Needed
- Pre-approval form
- Project Completion Report
- Quarterly Report
- Summary spreadsheet template
- Contribution agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based post-secondary research institutions
- The University of Lethbridge
- The University of Alberta
- The University of Calgary
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not Alberta-based
- Organizations with more than 499 employees
- Projects not focused on technology development
- Open-ended research programs
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour, including benefits
- Materials, supplies, consumables, and utility costs
- Major equipment usage charges and pro-rated licensing fees
- Training, courses, and certifications for PSI staff or contractors
- Overhead up to 20% and an additional 10% surcharge
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land, buildings, and capital equipment purchases
- Downstream research, such as publication writing and editing
- Legal, regulatory, subscription, and membership fees
- Recruitment, travel, insurance, and hospitality costs
- Marketing, communications, and media costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- PSIs submit a pre-approval form for candidate projects
- ERA reviews and pre-approves eligible projects
- PSIs and clients carry out the work and track costs
- PSIs submit completion and quarterly claims through ERA’s Grant Manager system
- ERA monitors spending and program outcomes, with sample-based audits possible
Additional information
- Applications are submitted by participating PSIs on behalf of SME clients.
- ERA may publish aggregated, anonymized program outcomes.
- Individual project information may be shared with client permission.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP). 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 Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)?
This program provides up to 60% support for lab services projects, to a maximum of $60,000. It helps Alberta SMEs access post-secondary research institution services for technology development in energy, environment, and emissions reduction.
How much funding can be received?
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) program?
To be eligible for the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) program, you must:
Alberta-based for-profit SME
Up to 499 employees
Technology development focus
What expenses are eligible under Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)?
Testing and validating new technologies
Characterization, sampling, imaging, and compositional analysis
Experimental design and empirical studies
Prototyping and related lab-based development work
Who can I contact for more information about the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)?
You can contact Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA).
Where is the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) available?
The Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) is a Researchers And Facilities