Alberta Innovates
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Alberta Innovates provides non-dilutive funding and support to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, post-secondary institutions, and industry in all economic sectors to grow Alberta’s economy and advance technology.
Target Customer
{"Startups","Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)","Post-secondary researchers and students","Public entities and not-for-profits","Industry partners across all sectors in Alberta"}
Key Differentiator
Integrated provincial innovation ecosystem combining grant funding programs, one-on-one coaching via Technology Development Advisors (TDAs), Regional Innovation Networks (RINs), and applied research through two subsidiaries (InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies), plus sector-focused priority areas (Digital Health, Clean Resource Technologies, Smart Agriculture) and regional networks.
Implementation Timeline
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Pain Points
- 1Limited access to non-dilutive funding and support for early-stage and growth-focused projects
- 2Gap between research/ideas and market deployment due to the need for testing, validation, and partnerships
- 3Need for guidance, networks, and connections to scale ventures (advice, collaborations, and market access)
Key Features
- 1Funding Programs targeted to different sectors and development stages
- 2Coaching & Support from Technology Development Advisors (TDAs) and access to Regional Innovation Networks (RINs)
- 3Applied Research via two subsidiaries: InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies
- 4Strategic Priority Areas: Digital Health, Clean Resource Technologies, Smart Agriculture
- 5Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) and subsidiaries providing facilities, testing, and collaboration opportunities
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1CEO
- 2Executive Director, Post Secondary Investments and Emerging Technologies
- 3Executive Director, Health Platforms
- 4Director, Accelerators
- 5Executive Director, Clean Technology Team
- 6Executive Director, Advanced Hydrocarbons
Client Results
- 1Provision of non-dilutive funding and support to accelerate growth and diversification of Alberta’s economy
- 2Facilitation of applied research and technology development through InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies
- 3Strengthened innovation ecosystem via TDAs, RINs, and regional partnerships, with sector-specific focus areas (Digital Health, Clean Resource Technologies, Smart Agriculture)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Non-dilutive funding model
- 2Integrated ecosystem combining funding, coaching, and applied research
- 3Access to specialized facilities and testing via InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies
- 4Regional reach through Regional Innovation Networks
- 5Clear focus areas aligned to provincial priorities (Digital Health, Clean Resources, Smart Agriculture)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Pitch perfect: Hitting the right note with investors isn’t easy
Impact Story describing elements to include in a pitch deck and how to prepare for investor discussions; illustrates practical guidance for startup funding readiness
Life Sciences Week 2025: Showcasing Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem
Impact Story highlighting Alberta’s health-tech and life sciences ecosystem and events that showcase innovation (Sept 2025)
InnoTech Alberta forges a connection with Austrian University in new MOU
News item describing a new international collaboration to strengthen cross-border innovation and partnerships in research and development (Sept 2025)
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Alberta Innovates is a provincial innovation agency offering funding programs, coaching, and applied research pathways to grow technology-based businesses and research collaborations. It supports startups, SMEs, post-secondary institutions, and industry across Alberta, with subsidiaries InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies and regional networks to bridge research, commercialization, and market deployment.
Target Market
Albertan startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, post-secondary researchers and students, public entities, and not-for-profits across all sectors seeking funding, guidance, and access to facilities for research and development
Unique Value Proposition
A one-stop provincial ecosystem combining non-dilutive funding, personalized advisory support, and access to applied research facilities (via two subsidiaries) plus regional networks and sector-focused priorities to accelerate innovation and economic growth in Alberta
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the content
Pricing Model
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