How do I apply for Innovation Employment Grant?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

What industries are eligible for Innovation Employment Grant?

Eligible industries include: all.

Who administers Innovation Employment Grant?

This program is administered by Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance.

Are there similar programs to Innovation Employment Grant?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Tax Credits & Incentives category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

Innovation Employment Grant

Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance

📊 Tax Credits & Incentives🏪 Small Business🔬 Research📈 Growth💼 Commercialization🗺️ Provincial

SR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta

Funding

Up to $800,000

Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

If your business has less than $50 million in taxable capital, you can get a refundable tax credit of up to 20% of your research and development expenses incurred after December 31, 2020.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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A grant for R&D spending in Alberta, delivered through the corporate tax system. Provides an 8% payment for eligible R&D spending up to a corporation’s base level, and an enhanced 20% payment for spending that exceeds the base level. Benefits apply to up to $4 million in annual R&D spending, meaning a maximum grant of $800,000.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: all

Region: Alberta

Other Criteria: corporations, invests in research and development (R&D), eligible expenditures incurred in Alberta after December 31, 2020, expenditures qualify for the federal Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program, taxable capital less than $50 million