Innovation Employment Grant
Corporations doing research and development in Alberta can claim a grant through their corporate tax return.
Run by: Government of Alberta
Type: Tax credit
Where: Alberta
Funding: 8% on eligible R&D up to the firm's base spending, 20% above it; benefits apply to up to $4 million in annual R&D spending
Business size: Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses; phases out for taxable capital between $10 million and $50 million
Deadline: See the official page.
Related programs
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives
Businesses doing eligible research and development in Canada can earn an investment tax credit, claimed with their income tax return.
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) financial support
Technology-driven small and medium businesses can get project funding and advisor support to research, develop and commercialize products and services.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Small businesses can compete on government-set challenges to build prototypes, or have the government buy an innovation to test it in real settings.
Venture Development Grant
High-growth Alberta technology ventures can get a cost-shared grant; this program replaced the Alberta Innovates Voucher Program.