Technology Funding

Who is eligible?

The ERA grant program does not specify eligible types of companies in the provided information. Applicants should ensure their projects align with ERA's goals and areas of focus as outlined in their Technology Roadmap.

• Ensure your project aligns with ERA's goals and areas of focus.
• Consult the guidelines and current opportunities for specific eligibility criteria.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports transformative projects focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable technologies. Eligible activities aim to position Alberta at the forefront of a low-emission economy by fostering innovation and collaboration in diverse industrial sectors.

• Development and deployment of emissions-reducing technologies.
• Projects that innovate within the industrial transformation sector, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Initiatives under the Partnership Intake Program that align with emissions reduction goals.

Eligible geographic areas

• Alberta

The grant process includes an evaluation and selection criteria to ensure projects align with the ERA’s goals. The evaluation is conducted by a team of experts using a transparent set of criteria.

• Alignment with ERA’s mandate
• Potential to achieve the objectives identified in the funding guidelines
• Technological advancement opportunity
• Impact on greenhouse gas reduction
• Project feasibility and business potential
• Soundness of financial plan
• Capability of project team

• Step 1: Review ERA focus areas
  • Check that the idea aligns with ERA’s Technology Roadmap.
• Step 2: Check current opportunities
  • Review the active funding opportunities available for submission.
• Step 3: Read the guidelines
  • Review the Guidelines Document for the opportunity of interest.
• Step 4: Submit an Expression of Interest
  • Send an Expression of Interest as directed in the Funding Process.
• Step 5: Await shortlist decision
  • If shortlisted, ERA will notify you and invite you to submit a Full Project Proposal.

• Applications are reviewed through a two-stage Call for Proposals process.
• Shortlisted applicants are notified by ERA and invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
• The process starts with an Expression of Interest and continues only for shortlisted proposals.

This grant involves a meticulous evaluation process and assigns a Proposal Advisor to successful applicants to ensure that proposals align with ERA guidelines.

• Evaluations involve experts in science, engineering, business development, financing, and greenhouse gas quantification.
• A Fairness Monitor oversees the processes to ensure equitable treatment of all applicants.
• Funding decisions are typically finalized about six months after EOIs are received.
• Each stage involves clear guidelines and support from dedicated advisors to help applicants.