Alberta Innovates — Programme de réduction des émissions de méthane

📋 Eligible Entities - Private corporations operating in Alberta's oil and gas sector - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with primary operations in Alberta - Technology companies developing methane detection, monitoring, or mitigation solutions - Joint ventures between industry partners and technology developers - Research institutions and universities partnering with industry applicants - Applicants must have a valid business registration in Alberta - Foreign-owned entities permitted if operating through an Alberta-registered subsidiary ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based, not loan) - Typical project funding: Up to 50% of eligible project costs (subject to program caps) - Matching requirement: Applicants must provide minimum 50% cost-sharing from own resources or industry partners - Maximum grant per project: Varies by project scope and technology readiness level (typically $500K–$2M+) - No repayment obligation for successful project completion and milestone achievement - Funding disbursed in tranches tied to milestone completion and reporting requirements ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology development and R&D payroll for methane detection systems - Equipment and instrumentation for monitoring and measurement solutions - Software development and digital platform creation for emissions tracking - Field testing, pilot projects, and demonstration activities in Alberta facilities - Professional services: Engineering, scientific consultation, and project management - Data collection and analysis infrastructure - Mitigation technology implementation and deployment costs - Training and capacity-building for technology adoption - Direct labor costs for project team members (reasonable salary/wage rates) - Indirect costs (overhead) up to 15–20% of direct costs (program-dependent) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project timeline: Typically 18–36 months from funding approval to completion - Milestone-based disbursement: Funds released upon achievement of pre-defined technical and reporting milestones - Quarterly or semi-annual reporting required with progress updates, financial statements, and technical deliverables - **