Funding Alert: Emerging Opportunities Program

Supporting projects in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector that focus on innovation and result in significant company growth and sector impact.

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.

Thinking of applying for financing? These funds are highly competitive, contact us today to get started!