Funded Projects

As Alberta’s innovation engine, it’s our job to support projects that benefit all Albertans. In the spirit of accountability and transparency, here is an example of some of the innovative projects we’ve funded.

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A Portable DNA Species Detection Device for Conservation

McMaster University is the funding recipient. Project partners include: WildTechDNA Canadian Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) NSERC

Sector: Emerging Technology & Data Science

Sector: Environment

Sector: Health & Life Sciences

Jul 1, 2020 – Sep 30, 2025

Coexistence with Wolves: Assessing the Efficacy of Deterrents to Prevent Cattle Depredation

Recipient is Beaver Hills Biosphere Region Association. Partners are: Parks Canada Alberta Forestry and Parks Blackfoot Grazing Association Friends of Elk Island Society

Sector: Agriculture & Forestry

Sector: Environment

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029

Development of the Integrated Platform to Host Downhole Well Abandonment Risk Analysis Module

Closure Liability Management Inc. & Analytika

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Emerging Technology & Data Science

Sector: Energy

Sector: Environment

Mar 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023

High Five: Adapting spatial tools to restore and promote biodiversity in endangered pine ecosystems in Alberta's Rocky Mountains and Foothills

Recipient is Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada. Project partners include: Parks Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada

Sector: Environment

May 1, 2023 – Apr 30, 2026

Rapid Phase1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA1)

Closure Liability Management Limited

Sector: Clean Technology

Sector: Emerging Technology & Data Science

Sector: Environment

Oct 16, 2023 – Jun 6, 2025