Alberta Innovates - Industry R&D Associates Program

Funding Alert: Alberta Innovates – Product Demonstration Program (PDP)

Validate your innovation and accelerate commercialization with up to $150,000 in non-repayable funding through Alberta Innovates’ Product Demonstration Program.

Alberta SMEs, it’s time to bring your innovation to market. Access up to $150,000 in non-repayable funding through the Alberta Innovates – Product Demonstration Program (PDP) to validate your technology, reduce risks, and accelerate your path to commercialization.

The PDP supports Alberta-based technology-driven companies that are ready to demonstrate, test, and validate near market-ready products with strong commercial potential. It helps businesses de-risk product launches, strengthen market readiness, and attract future investors or customers.

Projects must align with Alberta Innovates’ priorities, demonstrate measurable milestones, and show clear potential for commercialization and local economic impact. That’s where Ayming Canada helps, by optimizing your application and maximizing funding potential.

Intake Period:

• Continuous intake, applications accepted year-round.

Our government grants consultants help you apply

Funding Amount of the Alberta Innovates – Product Demonstration Program

• Maximum funding: Up to $150,000 per project
• Funding coverage: Up to 75% of total eligible project costs (non-repayable grant)

Who Can Apply?

The PDP is open to Alberta-based for-profit companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are developing innovative, near market-ready products.

• Registered and operating in Alberta
• Focused on technology validation, commercialization, or market expansion

Eligible Projects

Projects must contribute to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem and meet one or more of the following requirements:

• Align with PDP objectives: commercialization, market validation, or market expansion
• Have a technology readiness level (TRL) between 7 and 9
• Include measurable milestones with “go/no-go” decision points
• Involve at least one strategic partner for demonstration or validation
• Show potential for first sales or expanded market reach within 18 months

Eligible Costs

The PDP supports a wide range of project-related expenses that directly contribute to technology validation and market expansion, including:

• Labour costs for project staff
• Materials, supplies, and equipment used for demonstrations
• Contractor and consulting fees for technical or validation work
• Travel expenses essential to project delivery

Is the Product Demonstration Program right for you?

If your business is ready to validate a near market-ready product, build partnerships, and generate early sales, the PDP can provide the critical funding you need to move forward with confidence.

Navigating the application process can be complex and competitive — projects must clearly align with Alberta Innovates’ priorities and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

That’s where Ayming Canada makes a difference.

With over 35 years of experience and a 98.5% success rate, our team of government funding consultants manages the full process, from eligibility assessment and budget optimization to compliance and strategic alignment.

Let us handle the paperwork and help you unlock up to $150,000 so you can focus on innovation and growth.

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