Alberta Innovates — Programme des technologies de récupération ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Alberta - Large corporations with operations in Alberta's oil and gas sector - Research institutions and universities partnering with industry - Joint ventures between multiple eligible organizations - Companies must be registered in Canada and have an active business presence in Alberta - Applicants must demonstrate technical and financial capacity to execute the project ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amounts: Typically $50,000 to $5,000,000+ depending on project scope - Matching requirement: Generally 25-50% cost-sharing from applicant (varies by project risk and scale) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subject to compliance with terms) - Funding type: Contribution agreement with performance-based disbursement - Available budget: Annual allocation varies; check Alberta Innovates website for current fiscal year capacity - Payouts: Milestone-based; funds released upon achievement of agreed deliverables ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & development for hydrocarbon recovery technologies - Pilot projects and field demonstrations - Equipment acquisition and installation directly related to recovery improvement - Engineering design and technical studies - Salaries and wages for dedicated project personnel (R&D and technical staff) - Materials, supplies, and testing costs - Technology adoption and integration to reduce emissions - Process optimization and efficiency improvements - Data collection, analysis, and reporting - Intellectual property development (patents, technical documentation) - Indirect costs (typically capped at 15-20% of direct costs) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project timeline: Typically 2-5 years (varies by proposal) - Reporting requirements: Quarterly or semi-annual progress reports with technical and financial data - Performance milestones: Must achieve predetermined technical targets and deliverables - Emissions reduction targets: Projects must demonstrate measurable GHG reductions or cost savings - **Intellectual property