Emerging Opportunities Program
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
The Emerging Opportunities Program supports Alberta agriculture and bio-industrial processors pursuing innovation projects that result in significant company growth and sector impact. Eligible projects include adoption of new technologies, best practices, capacity expansions, new processing facility builds, and market exploration activities that address export barriers. Maximum grant funding is $1 million per fiscal year and $2 million over a project's lifetime, with cost-sharing required.
Eligibility Requirements
- Registered and operating in Alberta (or committed to Alberta operations by March 31, 2028)
- Agriculture processor, bio-industrial processor, or industry organization
- Must be in good standing under applicable legislation
- Processors must have a minimum total project investment of $2 million
- Project must focus on innovation with significant company growth and sector impact (e.g., new technologies, capacity expansions, new processing facility builds, export market activities)
- Minimum eligible project costs of $2,000,000
- Applicant must operate in Alberta.
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year; maximum $2,000,000 per project
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing — invitation-based; contact program first to assess eligibility
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Application Steps
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Ineligible Expenses 5
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