We develop and invest in applied research and innovation programs to sustain, grow and diversify the energy and resource industries, develop clean technology, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect Alberta’s environment.
Clean Resources programs are created to develop, adapt, and commercialize innovative technologies that maximize the value of the province’s natural and renewable resources while protecting the environment.
We support resource and technology companies, small and medium enterprises, and post-secondary institutions in their research, technology development and commercialization.
We help industry clients accelerate technology development and deployment, grow their businesses, and enhance competitiveness. Market pull is assured through direct end-user support of all invested projects.
We provide technical insights to the Government of Alberta on resource development, energy diversification, climate leadership, and water/land policies.
We provide technical due diligence and project management services to Emissions Reduction Alberta and co-leads the delivery of Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework programs.
The BioEnergy program supports the development of a bioenergy industry that contributes to Alberta’s supply of renewable energy through the production of biofuels and novel value-added products. The program invests in projects that develop and/or deploy waste or biomass conversion technologies.
This program focuses on carbon capture and utilization innovation to convert carbon dioxide into useful products with significant commercial value and market demand through cost-competitive and environmentally sound technology solutions.
The CCITF Program funds applied research, development and commercialization projects and networks that lead to greenhouse gas emissions reductions, economic growth, and other environmental and social benefits.
This program supports projects that will contribute to Alberta’s hydrocarbon resource value while securing long-term future for Alberta’s oil sand resources in a new economy.
This program focuses on three sub-programs designed to diversify Alberta’s economy and add value to hydrocarbon resources that will enable Alberta to achieve prosperity in a low carbon, global economy.
The goal of this program is to ensure that natural resource development operations and practices are sustainable.
The Renewable and Alternative Energy Program supports invests in renewable and low-carbon electricity while maintaining a reliable and affordable grid system.
Our Water Innovation Program’s priority is to make certain Alberta has the quality and quantity of water, when and where it is needed.
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Alberta Innovates is launching a major new clean technology initiative called the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge, a $15-million international competition to accelerate development of carbon fibre from bitumen in Alberta.