Innovation Impact Program (IIP)

Alberta Innovates / Government of Alberta · The Innovation Impact Program provides provincial matching funding of up to 40% of eligible project costs for research and innovation infrastructure projects a…

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Overview

The Innovation Impact Program provides provincial matching funding of up to 40% of eligible project costs for research and innovation infrastructure projects at Alberta post-secondary and research institutions. The program supports facilities, equipment, applied research infrastructure, and large-scale shared research initiatives in partnership with the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Funding aims to advance commercialization, technology development, and economic growth in Alberta's innovation ecosystem.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a post-secondary or research institution in AlbertaProject must align with program requirements and Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy 2.0Must secure corresponding Canada Foundation for Innovation award and remaining project funding from eligible sourcesProject must involve research excellence, infrastructure development, or commercialization potential

Eligible projects

Facilities, equipment, and instrumentation for researchApplied research and technology development infrastructureLarge-scale, shared research and innovation infrastructureProjects that translate research into intellectual property and commercialization opportunities

Financing terms

Provincial funding covers up to 40% of eligible project costsCost-shared basis: provincial funding contingent on CFI award and institutional/partner contributionsFunding provided on cost-shared basis alongside CFI support and other eligible sourcesApplications unsuccessful through CFI process are not eligible for provincial matching support

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on open.alberta.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Four funding streams: Innovation Tools, Applied Solutions, Innovation Hubs, and Exceptional Opportunities with different deadlinesInnovation Hubs and Exceptional Opportunities have continuous or later deadlines beyond November 2026All deadlines close at 4:30 pm Alberta Time and move to next business day if falling on weekend or statutory holidayResearch Services Offices must request portal access at least 2 weeks before applicable deadlineProvincial requirements may apply including compliance with Provincial Priorities Act

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderAlberta Innovates / Government of AlbertaDeadlineNov 16, 2026StatusOpenRegionAlbertaOfficial sourceopen.alberta.ca ↗

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