Strategic Industries Technology and Knowledge Development Grant

Strategic Industries supports the development, demonstration, and commercialization of innovative technologies that strengthen Alberta’s industrial competitiveness, enhance productivity, and create new economic opportunities. This will be done through the Strategic Industries Technology and Knowledge Development grant. This grant invests in projects across key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, food, agriculture and environment that contribute to Alberta’s long-term growth and prosperity. 

By fostering collaboration among industry, technology developers, entrepreneurs, research organizations, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders, Strategic Industries helps accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies and bring innovative solutions closer to market. Projects supported through the portfolios are expected to generate measurable economic, environmental, social, or technological benefits for Alberta. 

The Strategic Industries Technology and Knowledge Development grant supports innovations that diversify the economy, strengthen supply chains, attract investment, create high-value jobs, and position Alberta as a global leader in emerging and high-growth industries. Through strategic investments and partnerships, this grant helps convert ideas into scalable solutions that deliver lasting value to Albertans. 

The Strategic Industries Division is comprised of 4 portfolio areas:

• Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (ADAMM) supports the development of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, aerospace technologies, autonomous systems, and enabling platform technologies that strengthen Alberta’s industrial competitiveness and diversification.
• Energy supports the development and deployment of novel technologies, materials, components, and processes that improve the efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and competitiveness of Alberta’s energy sector. The portfolio advances innovations that enable the production of natural resources, generation of electricity and the conversion, storage, transmission, and management of all energy sources while supporting emissions reduction, energy security, and economic growth.
• Environment supports the development and application of technologies, tools, and knowledge that protect and enhance Alberta’s water, land, biodiversity, and natural resources. The portfolio advances innovations that improve environmental stewardship, resource management, monitoring capabilities, and long-term sustainability outcomes.
• Food and Agriculture supports advancements that improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, resilience, and value-added production through the application of emerging technologies and scientific innovation. The portfolio promotes technologies that enhance resource efficiency, environmental performance, food production, and the growth of Alberta’s agri-food economy.