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Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)

Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 1, 2021
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

This program provides a refundable tax credit of up to $4 million per year for qualifying R&D spending in Alberta. It supports corporations carrying out scientific research and experimental development and is claimed through the corporate tax return process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 1, 2021

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Scientific research and experimental development carried out in Alberta

Documents Needed

  • AT1 Alberta Corporate Income Tax Return
  • Schedule 29 – Alberta Innovation Employment Grant
  • Form AT4970 – Listing of SR&ED Projects Carried Out in Alberta
  • Supporting documentation for qualifying expenditures

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Corporations
  • Small and medium-sized businesses
  • Corporations carrying out R&D in Alberta

Who is not eligible

  • Partnerships
  • Trusts
  • Individuals
  • Corporations with $50 million or more in taxable capital

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible SR&ED expenditures carried out in Alberta
  • Alberta proxy amount, when applicable
  • Repayments of government assistance or contract payments related to eligible SR&ED amounts

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • SR&ED expenditures not carried out in Alberta
  • Expenditures not included in the federal SR&ED qualified expenditure pool
  • Expenditures that do not qualify for federal SR&ED investment tax credit purposes
  • Expenses incurred by partnerships, trusts, or individuals

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta

Processing and Agreement

  • TRA determines the grant after receiving Schedule 29 and the related federal verification.
  • Payments are processed only after qualifying expenses are confirmed by the Canada Revenue Agency and by Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration.
  • If the grant exceeds tax payable, the excess is applied to amounts owing or refunded.

Additional information

  • The program is open as of January 1, 2021.
  • It is delivered through the corporate tax system.
  • There is no formal application process.
  • Eligible corporations claim it when filing annual corporate tax returns.

Contacts

TRA.Revenue@gov.ab.ca
780-427-3044

Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG). 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 Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)?

This program provides a refundable tax credit of up to $4 million per year for qualifying R&D spending in Alberta. It supports corporations carrying out scientific research and experimental development and is claimed through the corporate tax return process.

How much funding can be received?

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) program?

To be eligible for the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) program, you must: Corporation with Alberta presence R&D carried out in Alberta Qualifying expenditures under SR&ED rules

What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)?

Scientific research and experimental development carried out in Alberta

Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)?

You can contact Government of Alberta by email at TRA.Revenue@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-3044.

Where is the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) available?

The Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) is a Tax Credits

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