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Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program
CLOSING DATE NOVEMBER 1, 2025 & NOVEMBER 1, 2030
The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) is intended to grow the province’s petrochemicals sector and is designed to allow projects to compete in an open market and provide potential investors with certainty that projects that progress to the operational stage will be supported by the government. The APIP is administered by the Alberta Department of Energy (“the Department”). It provides financial incentives in the form of grants to encourage private sector investment in certain types of new or expanded Alberta-based petrochemical manufacturing facilities to produce value-added, petrochemical, hydrogen, fertilizer and fuel products.
The program will be open to receive applications from proposed projects for either five years or ten years from the launch of the program, depending on the size of the project’s capital investment. Projects with a capital investment of between $50 million to $150 million will have until November 1, 2025, to apply to the program and projects with a capital investment of more than $150 million will have until November 1, 2030, to apply to the program.
Please contact Crimson if you would like further information regarding this Program.
Alberta Innovates - Methane Emissions Reduction Program
ONGOING - CLOSING DATE TBD
The Methane Emissions Reduction program supports technologies that detect, monitor, and mitigate methane emissions reductions from Alberta’s oil and gas industry.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Reducing methane emissions is a critical component of any climate change strategy. Canada and the USA aligned on targeted methane emissions reductions of 45 per cent from 2016 levels by 2025, and remarkable progress has been achieved to date. Part of this success relates to the deployment of new technologies, and with more aggressive emissions reductions now targeted, technology development continues to be a focus area.
This is a continuous program. Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province and be able to clearly demonstrate alignment to the program area priorities.
Funding is open to all categories of lead applicant including technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, individuals and others, who are advancing technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
Eligible technology portfolios include:
• Advanced Hydrocarbons supports economic, environmental, and diversification opportunities in Alberta's oil & gas sector. The Advanced Hydrocarbons portfolio consists of two programs: Cleaner Hydrocarbon Production and Innovative Hydrocarbon Products.
• Clean Technology supports diversification of Alberta’s economy through the development of clean technology. The Clean Technology portfolio consists of four areas: Renewable and Alternative Energy, Bioenergy and Circular Economy, and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) and Hydrogen, and Critical Minerals and Emerging Technology.
• Environmental Innovation supports economic development, environmental performance and healthy communities through investments in knowledge and technology gaps in two major programs: Water Innovation Program and Land and Biodiversity.
Please note that Agri-Food and Bio industrial Innovation have a separate portfolio.
The intake process consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 – Engagement and intake, Phase 2 – Detailed Proposal and Phase 3 – Project Management. A broad spectrum of focus areas are included in the 2030 target date set by the Clean Resources Program.
Funding requests are separated into two application types: One – Projects of $200k or under and Two – Projects over $200k. Consideration timelines will be dependent on the dollar value and review of your project. High dollar value requests may take 4 to 6 months.
Please see the following link for more information https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/methane-emissions-reduction-program/ or contact Crimson at infor@crimsonreg.com and we will be happy to assist you in navigating through this process.
Strategic Innovation Fund: Collaborations and Networks
ONGOING - CLOSING DATE TBD
The Collaborations and Networks stream of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) supports large, business-led innovation networks and collaborative R&D projects that strengthen Canada's global advantage in key sectors.
Who Can Lead?
Canadian not-for-profits
Canadian for-profit corporations
What’s Funded?
National innovation networks
Collaborative tech development & demonstration
Industrial research and early- to mid-stage R&D (TRL 1–9)
Project Goals:
Accelerate commercialization of homegrown technologies
Strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and research bodies
Boost Canada’s supply chains and innovation ecosystem
Eligible Activities Include:
Creating R&D collaborations among industry, research institutes, and universities
Supporting projects that lead to new products, processes, or services
Advancing tech with clear commercialization pathways
Lead Applicants Manage:
SIF funding and reporting
Network governance
Sustainability and results
If you're building the future of Canadian innovation, SIF can help you scale your impact.
Learn more: Strategic Innovation Fund – Collaborations & Networks
Strategic Innovation Fund: Collaborations and Networks
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen Program
ONGOING - CLOSING DATE TBD
The Clean Technology Program by Alberta Innovates is investing in projects that tackle sustainability while boosting economic diversification across the province.
Focus Areas:
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Low-Carbon Hydrogen Technologies
These areas are critical to Alberta’s energy transition, enabling emissions reductions, decarbonization, and clean tech commercialization—while creating new economic opportunities.
What’s Funded:
Projects in Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 3–7)
Innovations across the full CCUS and hydrogen value chains (production, storage, end-use, etc.)
Solutions aligned with Alberta’s net-zero goals
Who Can Apply:
Open to developers, SMEs, researchers, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profits, municipalities & more
Applicants outside Alberta welcome—must demonstrate local value
Intake: Ongoing (Continuous)
Apply via SmartSimple portalContact a Clean Resources Project Advisor before submitting your Intake Form.
Learn more & access the Program Guide: Alberta Clean Technology Program
Alberta Innovates: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen Program
Strategic Innovation Fund: Business Innovations and Growth
ONGOING - CLOSING DATE TBD
Is your business ready to scale, innovate, and create impact? The Business Innovation and Growth stream of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is designed to help for-profit companies invest in R&D, expand operations, and enhance competitiveness.
Who Can Apply?
Canadian-incorporated for-profit businesses or cooperatives
Partnerships carrying out business in Canada
Project Focus Areas:
R&D & commercialization (TRL 8–9)
Facility expansion
Efficiency improvements
Investment attraction or reinvestment
Eligible Projects Might Include:
Increasing manufacturing to meet market demand
Upgrading equipment to boost production efficiency
What’s in it for Your Business?
Non-repayable and repayable contributions
Support to grow, scale, and enhance output
Commitment to job creation and long-term Canadian prosperity
Funding comes with responsibilities: Project management, IP rights, claims and reporting, and contributing to broader economic benefits for Canada.
Now’s the time to turn your vision into reality.
Learn more and explore eligibility: Innovation Canada – Strategic Innovation Fund
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) – Research & Development Funding
ONGOING - CLOSING DATE TBD
The SAIF program, administered by Innovation Saskatchewan, offers non-repayable grants to support the commercialization of breakthrough technologies in Saskatchewan’s core industries. SAIF helps turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions that drive economic growth in the province.
Program Objectives
Accelerate commercialization of game-changing technologies
Support industry-driven R&D that solves sector-specific challenges
Foster collaboration between businesses, academia, and research organizations
Focus Areas
SAIF supports R&D projects in the following sectors:
Mining
Energy
Manufacturing & Processing
Health Care
Cleantech
Funding Details
Up to $450,000 per project (non-repayable)
IS will fund no more than 30% of the project budget
Industry partners must contribute at least 50%
Maximum lifetime funding: $900,000 (including STSI credits)
Funding disbursed based on milestones and reports
Eligibility
To qualify, projects must:
Be led by a Saskatchewan-based for-profit organization
Involve active industry partners (cash/in-kind/LOI)
Address a clear industry challenge
Demonstrate innovation and commercial potential
Conduct R&D primarily in Saskatchewan
Application Process
Expression of Interest (EOI) – accepted twice yearly (May 31 & September 30)
Shortlisted EOIs invited to submit full proposals
Full proposal evaluation includes technical, financial, and strategic review
Funding decisions made approximately two months after submission
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are assessed on:
Sector alignment & innovation
Technical feasibility & commercialization path
Economic & environmental impact
Partner and team capacity
Letters of intent from customers (minimum of 2)
Eligible Costs
R&D salaries and contractors
Equipment (depreciated)
IP protection, tech transfer, commercialization
Travel for collaboration
Ineligible costs: marketing, overhead, land purchases, and hospitality.
IP & Confidentiality
IP remains with project partners
Confidentiality agreements in place
IS does not assume ownership or liability for IP
Reporting Requirements
Regular progress reports tied to funding milestones
Final report required for last payment
Annual post-project updates for 5 years
For more details or to start your application, visit the Innovation Saskatchewan website or contact the SAIF program manager.
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