Alberta Digital Traction Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Non-dilutive grant of up to $50,000 paired with business coaching for Alberta-based digital technology SMEs at the product-market fit validation stage. Applicants must have an MVP built, fewer than 50 employees, and under $1M annual recurring revenue. Funds support domestic (Canadian) customer discovery, software development, and market validation activities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Alberta-based digital technology company with software development as the core product or service
- Fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees
- Less than $1,000,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR)
- Minimum viable product (MVP) built and ready for market testing
- Offers a significant competitive advantage over existing solutions
- For-profit entity: corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, or LLC
- Registered in Alberta with substantial physical operations and Alberta ownership
- Plans to scale rapidly within 1–2 years
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $50,000 non-dilutive grant plus access to business coaching and Technology Development Advisor support
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Between intakes — most recent intake closed May 29, 2026; next intake TBD
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Alberta Digital Traction Program
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 6 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 6-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe Technology Development Advisor (TDA) meeting is the real filter — engage with your assigned TDA early and honestly about your competitive differentiation.
Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Software is not the core product — e.g. digital agency, IT services firm, or app as a side product
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 6
Ineligible Expenses 6
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
Low RiskHow Alberta Digital Traction Program Compares
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