The Emerging Opportunities Program supports projects in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector that focus on innovation and result in significant company growth and sector impact.

This program allows for an ongoing intake period by invitation.

Program Funding Amount

• Funding of up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year, to a project maximum of $2,000,000.
• Cost share of 25% for capital costs, plus 50% of non-capital costs.

Eligible Applicants

Agri-food processors and bio-industrial processors:

• Registered and operating in Alberta.
• Must have a minimum total project investment of $2 million.

Program Objectives

Support to help growing companies in Eastern Ontario make investments to:

• Create jobs and build talent
• Attract private sector investment
• Business growth & economic impact
• Innovation, cluster development

Eligible Projects

New processing facilities and / or significant expansion projects:

• Increase processing capacity in Alberta
• Explore new market opportunities
• Address barriers to export and new market access
• Promote collaboration within Alberta’s agriculture sector

Eligible capital costs include equipment and engineering costs. Construction and building costs are ineligible.