Ecosystem News

Driving Innovation and Growing Key Ecosystems Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary that is governed by an independent Board of Directors and administered by Calgary Economic Development. OCIF offers financial support to private sector companies, non-profit organizations and public institutions proposing investments […]

Business Growth Program Whether you have a new product or service or need support expanding the uptake of your energy-saving product or service, you can benefit from the SSRIA Business Growth Program. Each company that participates will receive a customized assessment, roadmap, and coaching to meet their specific needs. This is a […]

Phase 1 of the Edmonton Edge Fund supports businesses in their efforts to start, scale and grow in Edmonton Program Overview: The City of Edmonton has allocated $5 million to the administration of Phase 1 of the Edmonton Edge Fund. Phase 1 of the program is designed to address a […]

FoodTech Next is a unique funding opportunity for early-stage Canadian technology firms who seek to be part of — or sell to — the wider food industry. The program allows companies to demonstrate and pilot their innovation in operational environments to prove their solutions and validate the return on investment […]

Companies can receive a grant of up to 20% toward qualifying research and development expenditures. Overview: The Innovation Employment Grant encourages economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized businesses that invest in research and development (R&D) with a grant worth up to 20% of qualifying expenditures. The program promotes investment […]

ERA invests in a diverse portfolio of transformative, sustainable technologies that reduce GHG emissions and position Alberta for success in a lower emissions economy. How to apply: LEARN MORE.

Learn the basics about Funding Programs Alberta Innovates offers a wide range of funding programs. We invite you to peruse the funding programs listed on this page or click the button below to learn about determining your eligibility, how to apply and more. Learn more here.

Supercharging Your Breakthrough Technology to Solve the Climate Crisis We’re looking for Canada’s top climate tech startups with the potential to reduce half a gigatonne of CO2e by 2050. Over nine months, your startup will receive comprehensive, world-class support to fast-track your success and impact. Earth Tech: 2050 is free […]

Supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs Regional Innovation Networks are entrepreneur-centric, community-based networks with the goal of providing programs and services to accelerate growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses in those jurisdictions. Each Regional Innovation Network is made up of like-minded public organizations. They’re passionate about helping small technology and knowledge-based businesses innovate […]

NEW: Accepting Applications WHY THIS PROGRAM? Supporting business and technology developmentBuilding a solid team with top talent is critical to the success of your business. With a focus on high potential growth SMEs in the technology and knowledge-based industries, the Industry Commercialization Associate Program helps you: Qualified applicants may apply […]

NEW: Accepting Applications WHY THIS PROGRAM? Supporting business and technology developmentThe Industry r&D Associates Program focuses on high potential, high growth, Alberta’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with innovative technology or knowledge-based solutions looking to expand the technical expertise on their team. The Industry r&D Associates Program helps you to: […]

Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities. Overview The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training […]

Accelerating innovations to commercialization The Product Demonstration Program is designed to de-risk the commercialization process by providing funds and coaching to high potential, high growth technology Alberta small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to commercialize their products and achieve an optimal market position to increase revenue and potentially expand into global […]

Program update: As of April 1, 2022, service providers will no longer be required to sign on investment agreements. Alberta Innovates will fund successful applicants directly. Service providers are still required for this program and must be identified in your application. Accelerate your new product technology development The Micro Voucher […]

October 7, 2022—Ottawa “From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule. Foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application, as of today, will also […]

National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Programin partnership with CMC-Canada and Ammolite Analytx. ABOUT THE PROGRAMHave you developed a new product, process, or service andneed help with the next steps? Is your company growingand now needs help to continue to grow efficiently andsuccessfully?For the past 10 years, Ammolite Analytx has […]

Two thirds of all SME’s go bankrupt following a cyberattack. Over 80% get hacked again.Working jointly with the National Research Council and In-Sec-M, Ammolite Analytxsupports SME’s to adopt better cybersecurity practices and reduce the impact ofcyberattacks. This specially designed program offers qualified SME’s a personalized approachin the form of consulting […]

Alberta’s government is funding additional micro-credential programs to help Albertans develop the skills they need to build new careers and secure the province’s future. Rapid growth has created various skilled labour shortages and Albertans need access to skills training to meet the needs of an ever-changing economy. Micro-credentials are short-term, […]

“Applications for batch 3 of the Alberta Accelerator by 500 in Edmonton are now open! Alberta Accelerator by 500 is a rotating program between batches in Edmonton and Calgary, designed for startups with the shared vision of strengthening Alberta as a global hub for tech innovation. Batch 3 of the […]

November 7, 2022 (Edmonton Metropolitan Region) – Today, the Government of Canada announced that Air Products, a world leader in hydrogen production, will receive $300 million in funding to support building the world’s largest net-zero hydrogen facility in the Edmonton region. This announcement, along with the $161 million in funding that Air Products received […]