Agriculture & Environment Program

Innovating in agriculture and environmental sustainability often requires patient capital and expert support, especially when technologies are still moving from concept to real-world deployment. For organizations working on solutions that improve food systems, reduce environmental impacts, or advance clean technologies, Alberta Innovates’ Agriculture & Environment Program offers an opportunity to move those ideas forward with meaningful, non-repayable funding support.

This program is designed to help accelerate applied research and technology development across agriculture, agri-food, energy, forestry, and environmental sectors. Projects typically focus on turning research into practical applications, scaling promising technologies, or testing innovations in real operating environments. Funding levels vary by project scope and maturity, but support is aimed at offsetting a significant portion of development and deployment costs. The program is open to a wide range of applicants, including startups, established businesses, research organizations, post-secondary institutions, and not-for-profits, as long as projects demonstrate clear benefits for Alberta and align with priority focus areas around sustainability, competitiveness, and emissions reduction.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, making this program particularly attractive for organizations that are ready to move when the timing is right rather than waiting for a fixed intake window. For Alberta-focused innovators looking to understand how their project might fit, exploring the full funding streams and priorities can help determine whether this program aligns with their next stage of growth.