| Website and Administrative Organization(s): |
|
Alberta Ingenuity Fund |
| Relevance: |
Program or service that is directly targeted to the funding or support of large, new and/or strategic advanced technology initiatives. |
| Industry: |
All Industries |
| Location: |
Alberta |
| Objective(s): |
The Alberta Ingenuity Fund supports science and engineering research of the highest calibre, to create a prosperous future for the province. It draws funding from a one-billion-dollar endowment established and managed by the Government of Alberta to build the capacity for innovation, especially in areas with long lasting social and economic impact. |
| Focus: |
- Financing
- Pre-commercialization Technology Development
- Commercialization
- Primary Research
- Human Resources (Business)
|
| Eligibility: |
Eligible activities for funding:
- Help Alberta universities, colleges and industry recruit new researchers;
- Provide start-up support (primarily operating funds) to new independent researchers at Alberta universities and colleges;
- Support students in their first year of graduate studies and new students coming to Alberta; and
- Support groups of outstanding researchers from universities, colleges and industry, with interdisciplinary scope and vision, who work in areas of strategic importance to Alberta
|
| Value: |
Specific information regarding financial assistance is not available on the program website. Please contact the Alberta Ingenuity Fund for more information. |
| Application Process: |
Please see Alberta Ingenuity's Contact Us page. |
