If you run a clean energy startup, carbon capture developer, or hardware innovator in Alberta, here's every grant you qualify for
Partner with Alberta Innovates to match clean technology development costs. Compare verified federal and provincial programs, verify matching criteria, and model your funding stacking.
Funding Range
$100,000 – $1,500,000
Matched Programs
6 programs
Top Program
Alberta Innovates Clean Resources
Avg. Timeline
4–12 months
Funding Eligibility Estimator
Calculate potential matching grants and tax credits for your business profile.
Alberta CleanTech & Energy Innovation Funding Stack
Maximize non-dilutive capital by stacking provincial/state hiring vouchers with federal tax credits.
Submit technology pilot pitches to Alberta Innovates technology managers.
Leverage university laboratories to construct chemical testing grids co-funded by Mitacs.
Record hardware prototyping tests to claim year-end R&D tax refunds.
Ensure all consultant quotes are obtained at arm's-length and project budgets are compiled before filing.
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Recommended Programs (5)
Latest Update: June 2026Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
Agency: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canada's largest tax incentive for businesses conducting scientific research or experimental development. Provides a fully refundable investment tax credit (ITC) for eligible R&D expenditures.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Agency: National Research Council (NRC)
Provides non-repayable grants and advisory support to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop and commercialize innovative technologies.
Pairs Canadian businesses with academic researchers (grad students and postdocs) to execute specialized R&D projects, offsetting the cost of hiring advanced researchers.
Helps small and medium tech businesses in Alberta access technical services, prototype development, market feasibility studies, and digital scaling assistance.
Provides funding to develop, test, and validate clean energy technologies, carbon capture systems, grid storage solutions, and efficiency improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is the primary clean energy funder in Alberta?
Alberta Innovates and ERA (Emissions Reduction Alberta) are the primary provincial funders, offering matching grants for carbon-reducing technologies.
QWhat is the typical funding success rate for Alberta CleanTech & Energy Innovation?
Approval rates vary from 25% for highly competitive research grants to over 70% for tax credit programs. Structuring a clear business and technical case with complete documentation maximizes your approval potential.
QWhat is the typical funding success rate for Alberta CleanTech & Energy Innovation?
Approval rates vary from 25% for highly competitive research grants to over 70% for tax credit programs. Structuring a clear business and technical case with complete documentation maximizes your approval potential.
QWhat is the typical funding success rate for Alberta CleanTech & Energy Innovation?
Approval rates vary from 25% for highly competitive research grants to over 70% for tax credit programs. Structuring a clear business and technical case with complete documentation maximizes your approval potential.
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Compare Mitacs Accelerate (university co-funded research internships) against NRC IRAP (direct innovation advisory and wage grants). Learn which program fits your team structure and R&D stage.
SR&ED vs. IRAP: Reclaiming R&D Expenditures vs. Innovation Hiring Support
Compare federal R&D tax refunds (SR&ED) against pre-approved wage subsidies (IRAP) for Canadian technology businesses.
Related Programs
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