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Funding Programs

We fund projects that support the growth and diversity of Alberta’s economy. We provide a range of grant funding programs targeted to different sectors and development stages.

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Coaching & Support

Connect with our Technology Development Advisors (TDAs) for one-on-one guidance and community connections, or reach out to our Regional Innovation Networks (RINs), entrepreneur-centric networks that help businesses grow.

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Applied Research

Our two subsidiaries, InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies, provide a critical bridge in the innovation system by linking research with government and industry needs, offering applied research, facilities, and testing.

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Who We Help

We provide non-dilutive funding and support for startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, post-secondary institutions, and industry in all economic sectors.

New funding for carbon capture technology will break down the biggest barrier to adoption: options

January 30, 2025

Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies using microwaves will increase versatility and reduce the cost of essential technology.

Innovating in agriculture from rural Alberta

January 28, 2025

AdvancedAg, a family-owned business, is proving that rural Alberta is a crucial market for new industries. 

In Pursuit of Clean Energy

December 18, 2024

Calgary-based startup Gradient Thermal Inc. and their syncFURNACE technology combines space and water heating into one highly-efficient combi-furnace for residential and small commercial applications.

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The Productivity Crisis in Canada

February 13, 2025

Join a panel of experts on February 13, 2025, for an in-depth discussion and networking event on...

Innovate Inclusion

February 18, 2025

Join us at Innovate Inclusion, a multi-day transformative experience focused on creating inclusive...

Ethics for Innovators Workshop - A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates

February 18, 2025

In the our monthly Ethics for Innovators Workshop series, you’ll learn six core principles of...

Unbound Knowledge Sharing

Part of our role at Alberta Innovates is to share knowledge and highlight the thought-leadership of Albertan innovators who are solving some of the world’s great challenges. Our growing library of Unbound videos inform and educate Albertans about the latest innovations happening in our province.

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