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Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–3 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be Alberta-based and owned company
✓Fewer than 500 employees, under $50M revenue
✓Must be a for-profit registered partnership or corporation
✓25% cash contribution of Associate's salary required
✕Applicants with two or more active AI-funded Associates are not eligible
Your real odds
The most recent continuous intake closed May 29, 2026, and no new open intake is currently listed.
Applications are evaluated by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers for fit with program objectives, so competitive merit shapes your outcome. Check the funder's site directly for when the next intake opens.
What it takes
Connect with Alberta Innovates to confirm eligibility and get next steps1–3 days
Prepare and submit your application through the SmartSimple portal1–3 weeks
Staff and external expert review of your applicationSeveral weeks (timeline not specified)
Worth knowing
The grant covers salary costs only, and any goods or services purchased with the funds must come from Canadian or eligible free-trade-agreement suppliers, meaning US-based vendors are not permitted without prior written consent.
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