Alberta Innovates – Digital Traction Program (DTP)

Alberta digital technology companies can now access up to $105,000 through the Alberta Innovates – Digital Traction Program (DTP) to validate their innovations, refine business models, and achieve measurable market traction.

The DTP supports Alberta-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the validation stage in accelerating their path toward commercialization. The program provides non-repayable funding and advisory support to help early-stage companies move from prototype to scalable, market-ready solutions by achieving clear business and technical milestones.

Intake Period:

• Continuous intake, applications accepted year-round.

Funding Amount of Alberta Innovates – Digital Traction Program

• Maximum funding: Up to $105,000 per project
• Funding type: Non-repayable grant

Who Can Apply?

The DTP is open to Alberta-based for-profit organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that are developing innovative digital technologies.

• Companies with fewer than 500 employees
• Annual revenues below $50 million
• Applicants must have a significant operational presence in Alberta

Project Requirements

To qualify, projects must demonstrate clear commercialization potential and contribute to Alberta’s digital innovation ecosystem. Each project must:

• Be completed within one year
• Have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 3 and 9
• Clearly outline the Applicant’s 25% financial contribution
• Comply with all Alberta Innovates criteria

Eligible Costs

The program supports a wide range of costs that help SMEs validate, demonstrate, and commercialize their digital technologies, including:

• Equipment, materials, and supplies for demonstration activities
• Labour and contractor fees directly related to the project
• Travel expenses essential to project delivery
• Marketing and communication costs linked to commercialization
• Overhead and administrative costs (within approved limits)

Is the Digital Traction Program right for you?

If your business is developing digital solutions and is ready to move from prototype to commercialization, the DTP offers funding to help you gain market traction, strengthen your team, and validate your business model with customers.

Navigating Alberta Innovates’ funding process can be complex and competitive – successful projects must align with program priorities and show measurable progress and market impact.

That’s where Ayming Canada makes a difference.

With more than 35 years of experience and a 98.5% success rate, our team of government funding consultants handles the entire process, from eligibility assessment and budget design to submission, compliance, and long-term funding strategy.

Let us handle the paperwork and help you secure up to $105,000 so you can focus on growing your technology and scaling your business.

Contact one of our grant consultants today and get your application started before program funding is fully allocated. Let us help you unlock funding while accelerating your digital commercialization goals.