Programs for businesses in Alberta. Federal programs open to Alberta businesses are on the Federal page. 87 open or upcoming, 101 listed.
SeedPort tracks 87 open or upcoming funding programs for businesses in Alberta: 40 service programs, 23 grants, 14 loans, 4 wage subsidies, and other support. The most common uses are advisory, business expansion, R&D. 3 programs have a deadline in the next 60 days. Use the search and activity filter below, open any program for its amount, deadline and eligibility, and confirm details on the official page before you apply.
Program name
Province
Max funding
Status
Action
Accelerate FundSupport for early-stage Alberta technology companies through a venture capital fund that matches angel investments. Along with funding, participants also connect with a dedicated mentor and trusted advisor to help grow… Alberta
Open
Accelerating Innovation into CarE (AICE) ProgramFunding and support for small and medium-sized businesses to develop health technologies and generate the evidence needed for regulatory approval, reimbursement, and adoption. Projects must focus on scientific… Alberta
Open
AFSC LendingAgricultural producers and food processors in Alberta can get loans of up to $30 million to start, develop and grow their farming operations, develop products, cover working capital requirements and other needs. Alberta
Loan up to $30,000,000
Open
Agricultural Trade ServicesAccess services, market updates, trade events and resources for Alberta's exporters and international buyers of agriculture and agri-food products. Alberta
Open
Agricultural Trade Services – For ExportersSupport for Alberta agriculture and value-added agriculture businesses to prepare for and enter new markets and expand sales in current markets, through market research, market readiness webinars, B2B introductions… Alberta
Open
Agriculture Job ConnectorService that lets businesses register with the Job Bank to receive a list of potential candidates matching their job requirements for agriculture and agri-food positions. Alberta
Open
AgriStability (Alberta)Financial support to help farming operations manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions. Delivered in Alberta by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. Alberta
Open
AgriStability — AlbertaProvides financial support to Alberta farming operations to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions. Alberta
Open
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax CreditA non-refundable, non-transferable 12% tax credit on capital expenditures of $10 million or more for newly constructed or expanded value-added agri-processing facilities in Alberta. Alberta
12% of costs
Open
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive ProgramGrants to accelerate development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) infrastructure so companies can incorporate this technology in their Alberta operations. Eligible costs are capital costs such as… Alberta
Open
Alberta Export Expansion ProgramReimbursements from $1,000 to $15,000 per year covering up to 75% of eligible export-related expenses such as airfare, accommodation and other goods and services related to export activities, for Alberta businesses. Alberta
Up to $15,000
Open
Alberta Food CentreSupport for value-added food manufacturing companies by providing access to facilities and leasable space, helping both start-ups and established businesses develop safe, high-quality food, beverages, and ingredients. Alberta
Open
Alberta Foundation for the Arts GrantsAccess calls for proposals for a variety of funding programs in dance, film and video, Indigenous arts, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media. Alberta
Open
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity GrantMatching grant of up to $30,000 covering a maximum of 50% of eligible costs for investments in long-term production assets and technology to increase production capacity. Phase One provides a multi-day operational… Alberta
Up to $30,000
Open
Alberta
Up to $200,000
Open
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive ProgramGrant covering up to 12% of eligible costs for building a new petrochemical manufacturing facility in Alberta or expanding an existing one, where the capital investment is at least $50 million. Alberta
12% of costs
Open
Alberta Self-Employment ProgramSelf-employment training that offers unemployed individuals formal instruction, business plan development, one-to-one business counselling, coaching, guidance and follow-up during business plan implementation. Alberta
Open
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs ProgramsPrograms and support services for women entrepreneurs starting, building, growing and scaling a business in Alberta, including repayable financing between $30,000 and $150,000. Alberta
Loan up to $150,000
Open
AWE Loan ProgramsRepayable term loan of up to $150,000 for Alberta women entrepreneurs with a market-ready startup, business expansion plans or business purchases. Alberta
Loan up to $150,000
Open
Business Link - Immigrant ServicesOne-on-one support, training and business resources in multiple languages for new Canadians starting or running a business in Alberta, including access to workshops. Alberta
Open
Business Link - Indigenous EntrepreneursSpecialized support for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs across Alberta, including one-on-one support, downloadable guidebooks, community workshops, and procurement opportunity discovery. Alberta
Open
Business Link - Market Research ServicesAccess market research services that could help you start or expand your small business, including information about industry trends, demographics and competitors. Alberta
Open
Business Link - One-on-one advicePersonalized support for starting or running a business, delivered through one-on-one coaching, market research, training and education, with specialized support streams for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs. Alberta
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Loan up to $5,000,000
Open
CAMS Innovation Platform - Health Innovation ServicesHealth innovation services through the CAMS Innovation Platform giving health-tech startups and scale-ups a safe, flexible environment to test and validate products with clinicians and experts, receive formative… Alberta
Open
Canada-Alberta Productivity GrantGrant for Alberta employers to offset the cost of training. Covers up to 50% of training costs for existing staff (up to $5,000 per trainee) and up to 75% for hiring and training unemployed Albertans (up to $10,000 per… Alberta
Up to $10,000
Open
Capital Growth Initiative LoanProvides women entrepreneurs in rural Alberta with access to expert advice and low-interest business loans of $5,000 to $10,000 to start or grow a business. Alberta
Loan up to $10,000
Open
Cognit.ca R&D Partnership - Foothills Medical CentreAccess to world-class expertise, facilities and intellectual property through a research partnership with Foothills Medical Centre. Partnerships can address complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes… Alberta
Open
Cognit.ca Research Partnership - NorQuest CollegeDirectory/matchmaking service connecting businesses with researchers, facilities and IP at NorQuest College via Cognit.ca. Partnerships can address complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes, validate… Alberta
Open
Alberta
Loan up to $150,000
Open
Alberta
Loan up to $25,000
Open
Connect with researchers at Mount Royal UniversityPartnership opportunity to access university expertise, facilities and IP at Mount Royal University. Businesses can work with an industry liaison officer and lead researcher to scope a project—from a one-time expert… Alberta
Open
Digital 4 Health - Partner Challenge StreamFunding to leverage partnerships to implement and evaluate digital health solutions that address partnered challenges and have the potential to transform care delivery in Alberta through sustainable adoption. Alberta
Up to $300,000
Open
Digital EdgePrograms and services designed to help women scale and expand their businesses, incorporate sustainable practices, develop a strategic digital presence and lead their business with confidence. Includes workshops… Alberta
Open
Economic Development Initiative (EDI)Non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs in the Prairie region. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Open
Emerging OpportunitiesFunding of up to $1 million per fiscal year for projects that support diversification and economic growth in Alberta's agriculture, agri-processing, and agri-based product sectors, including equipment… Alberta
Up to $1,000,000
Open
Emissions Reduction Alberta - Technology FundingVarious funding opportunities from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) for projects focused on sustainable technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, across areas such as carbon sequestration, future fuels, energy… Alberta
Open
Entrepreneurs with DisabilitiesBusiness plan coaching and training through workshops at no cost for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Metro Edmonton Area. Alberta
Open
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (PrairiesCan)Provides repayable term loans of varying amounts with flexible terms to entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairie provinces who cannot obtain funding from traditional sources, plus access to a network of business… Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Open
ExitNavigatorGuidance for companies navigating ownership or operational transitions, offering support such as business consultations, valuations, mediation services, and access to business loans. Alberta
Open
FIRST JobsProgram connecting Alberta SME tech companies with students for work experience placements, integrating professional development into the workplace and providing mentorship and project-based tasks for young… Alberta
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Open
Alberta
Loan up to $25,000
Open
Alberta
Loan up to $25,000
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Open
Innovation Advisors (Alberta)Free one-on-one advisory service where an Innovation Advisor (a former entrepreneur) helps Alberta innovators developing a new product, technology or process find the right government supports and connects them with… Alberta
Open
Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)Alberta refundable tax credit of up to 20% of eligible research and development expenditures incurred after December 31, 2020, for businesses with less than $50 million in taxable capital. Alberta
20% of costs
Open
Livestock Price Insurance ProgramPrice insurance for farmers protecting against decreases in cattle and hog prices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia
Open
Métis Employment Services - Wage SubsidyWage subsidy for employers hiring Métis youth in Alberta, covering up to 50% of the costs of employing Métis youth for 6 months or less, or for summer employment between May and August. Alberta
50% of costs
Open
Parallèle Alberta - EntrepreneurshipSupport for Alberta Francophone entrepreneurs in the start-up to growth stage through coaching, market support, networking, training, and project development. Alberta
Open
Prospect's Workplace Training ProgramProgram connecting Alberta employers with pre-screened job seekers, offering wage and training support to offset onboarding costs. Two options: On-the-Job Training (8 to 16 weeks at the employer's worksite with a… Alberta
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Loan up to $5,000,000
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Up to $5,000,000
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
75% of costs
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Open
Regional Innovation Networks (RIN)Connects Alberta entrepreneurs to tailored supports, programs, and advisory services through Regional Innovation Network partners, in coordination with Alberta Innovates' Technology Development Advisors. Support is… Alberta
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Loan up to $5,000,000
Open
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Up to $5,000,000
Open
Status Entrepreneur Assistance Program (SEAP)Grants to assist Status entrepreneurs with starting, expanding, or acquiring a business in Alberta. The grant is not stand-alone: the total project budget combines 10% applicant cash equity, a SEAP grant of up to 30-40%… Alberta
Up to $99,999
Open
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)Program helping Alberta industrial and manufacturing facilities increase profitability by reducing energy costs, building organizational skills and capacity, and covering the cost of capital retrofits. Funds energy… Alberta
Up to $1,000,000
Open
Technology Development AdvisorsOne-on-one guidance from an experienced senior business advisor for Alberta technology SMEs at the committing, traction/validation or scaling stage. Advisors help make community connections and find financing (loans… Alberta
Open
Training-on-the-job ProgramProgram that helps pay an employee's salary while a worker injured on the job learns a new position, supporting return-to-work efforts. Alberta
Open
Travel Alberta - Grow your businessSupport for Alberta tourism operators to grow their business, including mentorship, coaching, networking, investment assessments, help with grant and investment applications, and regional destination planning. Alberta
Open
Value-Added ProgramGrant funding of up to $250,000 covering up to 50% of costs for new product development, food safety improvement, market development, and processing capacity expansion for Alberta agri-businesses. Alberta
Up to $250,000
Open
Venture for Canada - Internship ProgramWage subsidies covering up to $7,000 per student, per term for startups and SMEs to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges. Employers based exclusively in Ontario are not eligible for internship funding. Federal
Up to $7,000
Open
Water Program - On-farm irrigation streamGrant supporting Alberta farms to improve water management through purchase of new on-farm irrigation systems or upgrades to existing systems. Up to $17,500 per parcel for new systems (50% of costs) and up to $6,000 per… Alberta
Up to $35,000
Open
Water Program - On-farm water supplyGrant of up to $40,000 covering up to 50% of the costs of standard incentive projects to enhance on-farm water supply and water management in Alberta, for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028. Alberta
Up to $40,000
Open
Aboriginal Business Investment FundGrant of $150,000 to $750,000 for Indigenous community-owned organizations in Alberta to cover the capital costs of an economic development project with long-term viability for the community. Alberta
Up to $750,000
Closed
Alberta Lighthouse InitiativeInnovation Solution Providers whose solutions address at least one Opportunity Statement identified by the five Health Service Delivery Partners participating in the Alberta Lighthouse Initiative may be eligible to… Alberta
Up to $500,000
Closed
Alberta
Up to $125,000
Closed
Alberta Media Fund - Project Script Development GrantGrant supporting script development for Alberta film and television projects. Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 in total. Alberta
Up to $70,000
Closed
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Up to $3,000,000
Closed
Book Publishers Operating GrantFunding up to $125,000 to help cover operating and specific business development expenses related to the production of books. Alberta
Up to $125,000
Closed
Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact StreamNon-repayable funding of $250,000 to $1 million to build, modernize, or improve local public infrastructure and community spaces in the Prairie provinces, including recreation facilities, cultural spaces and local… Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Up to $1,000,000
Closed
ElevateIP AlbertaProvides Alberta start-ups with up to $100,000 in funding, resources and tools to develop, protect and leverage their intellectual property (IP) in order to grow. Alberta
Up to $100,000
Closed
Employment Pathway GrantGrant providing Alberta commercial transportation employers up to $10,000 in reimbursement per employee to cover the costs of training and hiring new Class 1 drivers, expand the future driver pool, and boost driver… Alberta
Up to $10,000
Closed
Future Fuels ChallengeChallenge program supporting development of technologies that reduce the lifecycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Eligible projects should achieve measurable GHG reductions, advance commercialization of… Alberta
Up to $10,000,000
Closed
Magazine Publishers Operating GrantGrant to help Alberta magazine publishers cover operating and specific business development expenses related to the production of magazines. Alberta
Up to $125,000
Closed
Alberta
Up to $125,000
Closed
On-Farm Efficiency ProgramGrant of up to $150,000 covering up to 50% of eligible expenses for Alberta farmers adopting innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, and encourages best management practices… Alberta
Up to $150,000
Closed
Alberta
Up to $500,000
Closed
