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10 Funding Programs for Innovators
Grants, tax credits, and other sources to help you start and scale up
Ideas need support to grow - and grants, tax credits, and other funding sources can be powerful support. We're grateful to our partners in Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade for highlighting valuable opportunities. Here are ten that stood out for innovators in our region:
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Alberta Programs
Government of Alberta
Innovation Employment Grant
Companies can receive a grant of up to 20% toward qualifying research and development expenditures. [Intake: Open]
Alberta Innovates
Funding Programs
Alberta Innovates provides a number of funding programs to support research, the growth of business, and help the start-up community to build new technology and drive new ideas. [Intake: Varies]
Emissions Reduction Alberta
Technology Funding
ERA is investing in a diverse portfolio of transformative, sustainable technologies that reduce GHG emissions and position Alberta for success in a lower emissions economy. [Intake: Call for proposals]
Encouraging national innovation
Canada Programs
Government of Canada
Strategic Innovation Fund
Making sure that Canada is a top destination for businesses to invest, grow and create jobs and prosperity for Canadians is one of the Government's top priorities. The Strategic Innovation Fund's (SIF) objective is to spur innovation for a better Canada by providing funding for large projects and national innovation ecosystems. [Intake: Ongoing]
Government of Canada
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEas)
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) is the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) access to innovation program. Help solve a challenge faced by the Canadian Armed Forces and get funding to advance your research. Get feedback on your technology from military experts and build your network. [Intake: varies]
Government of Canada
Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits
Businesses may be eligible for tax credits for investments in Canada that support the transition to net zero emissions. New innovations in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) are of note. [Intake: Continuous]
Canada Revenue Agency
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada. These tax incentives come in three forms: an income tax deduction, an investment tax credit (ITC), and, in certain circumstances, a refund. [Intake: Open]
Industry-specific groups
Other Funding Organizations
Technology Alberta
First Jobs
Technology Alberta's FIRST Jobs programs connect Alberta Tech Companies (SMEs - Small-to-Medium Enterprises) developing innovative technology with talent from post-secondary institutions across Alberta. [Intake: varies]
EMC Canada
Funded Programs
EMC offers realized value to its members and is passionate about finding ways to innovate, collaborate, achieve and offer more to the Canadian manufacturing sector. Funded programs include Her Journey, WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing, and WILWorks - Post Secondary.
Canada Food Innovation Network
Funded programs
CFIN is open to organizations across Canada’s food ecosystem. Join more than 1500 members, including manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, funders, and innovators. [Intake: varies]
Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network
Supporting entrepreneurs and innovators in our community
Looking for more programs, initiatives, services and events that strenthen the innovation ecosystem? Join the WBRIN.
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