Recovery Technologies Program

Improving hydrocarbon recovery while lowering emissions is a pressing challenge for Alberta’s energy sector, especially as operators look to extend asset life and unlock new value from existing resources. The Recovery Technologies Program supports this kind of innovation by helping advance practical technologies that make recovery more efficient and environmentally responsible. Delivered by Alberta Innovates, the program focuses on solutions that enhance how reservoirs are accessed, produced, and evaluated across conventional, unconventional, and oil sands operations.

This opportunity is well suited to companies and organizations developing mid-stage technologies, from new recovery processes and advanced tools to data-driven methods for assessing production potential. Projects are typically those moving beyond early concept and toward real-world validation, where funding support can accelerate testing, demonstration, and industry adoption. While funding amounts vary by project, support is non-repayable and designed to offset a meaningful portion of development costs, helping innovators reduce technical and commercial risk.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and while projects do not need to be based in Alberta, they must clearly demonstrate benefits for the province’s energy ecosystem. For energy companies, technology developers, and research-driven organizations exploring ways to improve recovery outcomes while reducing emissions, learning more about how the Recovery Technologies Program evaluates projects and aligns with provincial priorities is a worthwhile next step.