Alberta Innovates - Industry R&D Associates Program

Funding Alert: Alberta Innovates - Industry R&D Associates Program

Hire a dedicated R&D Associate and receive up to $105,000 in non-repayable funding to accelerate product development and commercialization in Alberta.

Alberta tech companies: access up to $105,000 through the Alberta Innovates – Industry R&D Associates Program to de-risk R&D, create skilled jobs, and shorten your path to market.

This program provides non-repayable funding and advisory support to help Alberta-based SMEs hire a dedicated R&D Associate, advance prototypes, and achieve measurable technical and business milestones, all with the goal of accelerating commercialization and local economic growth.

Intake Period:

• Continuous intake
• Typical project duration: up to 12 months.

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Funding Amount of Alberta Innovates – Industry R&D Associates Program

• Maximum funding: up to $105,000 per project (non-repayable grant).

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include Alberta-based, incorporated for-profit companies with a material operational presence in Alberta, typically:

• SMEs with under than 500 employees
• Annual revenue of lower than $50M

Eligible Projects

Projects should focus on hiring a dedicated R&D Associate to accelerate product development and must:

• Include critical “go/no-go” milestones with measurable outcomes
• 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 program criteria

Eligible Costs

Funding supports costs that help SMEs advance product development and de-risk innovation, including:

• Base salary of the R&D Associate (company funds at least 25%)
• Unrecoverable GST on eligible costs (if not reimbursed elsewhere)

Is the Industry R&D Associates Program right for you?

If you’re advancing prototypes, building an internal R&D function, and aiming for near-term commercialization, this program can help you hire the talent you need, hit critical milestones, and reduce risk.

Navigating funding can be complex and competitive applications must show strong alignment to Alberta Innovates priorities, credible milestones, and measurable business impact.

That’s where Ayming Canada makes a difference.

With over 35 years of experience and a 98.5% success rate, our team of government grants consultants manages the entire process  from eligibility review 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 stay focused on building and launching your technology.

Contact one of our grant consultants today and get your application started before program funds are fully allocated.