Alberta Innovates Voucher Program

Grants to support business and technology development 

Vouchers help Alberta’s high potential, high growth, technology and knowledge-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technologies in the mid-to-late developmental stages but may include some early developmental stages. (See Technology Readiness Levels).

Eligible applicants can apply for funding up to $100,000 to help cover the costs of up to three service providers for the purpose of business and technology development related to the following activities:

• New product research and development;

• Leading-edge design, engineering and prototype development;

• Advanced product testing and refinement;

• Patent development;

• Advanced market assessments; and/or

• Other technology development activities may be considered on a case by case basis.

Please note: the applicant pays a minimum 25 percent cash contribution of the total eligible project costs.