Alberta Innovates Food and Agriculture Portfolio (Technology and Knowledge Development Grant)
About this program
Alberta Innovates funds technology and knowledge development projects in sustainable agriculture (crop and livestock systems, digital agriculture, resource efficiency) and food manufacturing. It uses continuous intake, plus periodic calls for proposals with their own guides. This replaces the old Agri-Food and Bio-Industrial Innovation Program page, which now returns 404.
Eligibility
Alberta-based companies and organizations, including SMEs, with projects that advance technologies or knowledge in agriculture and food. Applicants must bring the remaining project funding.
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Source: official program page at albertainnovates.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on November 12, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Alberta Innovates Food and Agriculture Portfolio (Technology and Knowledge Development Grant)?
Alberta-based companies and organizations, including SMEs, with projects that advance technologies or knowledge in agriculture and food. Applicants must bring the remaining project funding.
What is the application deadline?
This program does not list a fixed deadline, so applications appear to be ongoing. Confirm on the official program page.
How much funding is available?
Up to 50% of total eligible project costs, maximum $750,000 per project. See the official program page for full details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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