GRANTS AND RESOURCES FOR ALBERTAN ENTREPRENEURS
Below you will find links to various grants and opportunities to help you start and grow your business ideas.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE FUNDING RESOURCES
Funding resources available for Albertan’s Entrepreneurs.
ISED Programs and initiatives
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Find our programs and initiatives below.
Canada Digital Adoption Program
In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced the $4 billion Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to help get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost or help digitalize your business's operations.
CDAP provides funding and support to businesses, as well as training and work opportunities for young Canadians.
NExT Level Companies and Careers Program
Technology Alberta Career Professionals (of all ages and disciplines), who are interested in taking their careers - and Alberta tech companies - to the next level!
Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Alberta Innovates announced a new round of funding under the Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program, with $2.5 million in funding from Alberta Innovates is available, with up to $350,000 per project.
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.
Technology Alberta FIRST Jobs Pilot Program
This new version of the program provides opportunities for job seekers who are Alberta students and new graduates and are interested in working in Alberta’s strong and growing tech sector which has created 1000’s of new jobs in 2020 and 2021.
Through this paid remote part-time work experience and industry engagement program, Technology Alberta FIRST Jobs will be helping 100 job seekers per year to be matched up with 100 Alberta SME Tech companies – in 2 Cohorts of 50.
Grants for non-profits
Financial assistance for non-profit organizations, including the Community Initiatives and Community Facility Enhancement programs.
Opportunity-Federal and Provincial Support and Grant
Federal and Provincial Supports and Grants available to Small and Medium Enterprises