Description
Alberta Innovates solves some of the province's biggest challenges by supporting research and the growth of business, helping the startup community build new technology and drive new ideas. It offers a range of grant funding programs targeted to different sectors and development stages, along with coaching and support through Technology Development Advisors (TDAs) and Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) that provide one-on-one guidance and community connections. Through its two subsidiaries, InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies, it provides applied research, facilities, and testing that bridge research with government and industry needs. The organization serves small to medium enterprises, post-secondary researchers and students, and public entities and not-for-profits, providing non-dilutive funding and support across all economic sectors in Alberta, with current focus areas including health and life sciences, AI, defence, aerospace, and agri-food.