Alberta Innovates Product Demonstration Program
Usually opens in May
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Up to CAD 150,000 to demonstrate a near-market technology with a first customer in a real operating environment; matching contribution required.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
public · regional
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Registration for the most recent intake closed on 29 May 2026 at 16:00 MDT; intake status Closed. No next date published; page invites interested companies to connect with Alberta Innovates.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Up to 499 employees
- Turnover up to 50,000,000
- Sectors: energy, climate, manufacturing, agri, health
- Stage: Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
For-profit corporation, partnership or LLC registered in Alberta with significant Alberta operations; fewer than 500 full-time employees and under CAD 50M annual gross revenue; product ready to pilot in an operational setting. Applicant must match eligible project costs.
How to apply
- Register by the published registration deadline.
- Secure a demonstration host or first customer with a letter of support.
- Submit the full application with matched funding.
- Review and funding agreement.
What you will need
- Letter of support from the demonstration host
- Project plan and budget
- Matching funds evidence
- Alberta incorporation
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/product-demonstration-program/
"match the total eligible project costs, to a maximum Investment of $150,000 ... Registration closed: May 29, 2026 4:00 pm MDT"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: albertainnovates.ca
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