Alberta Innovates — Programme de microcoupons ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Alberta - Incorporated companies and sole proprietorships - Startups and established businesses - Organizations seeking to adopt or pilot early-stage technologies - Businesses located in or serving the Alberta market - Note: Non-profits and government entities typically excluded; confirm with program administrator ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to CAD $10,000 per application - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (does not require repayment) - Matching Requirements: Varies by service provider; check specific technology provider agreements - Payment Method: Funds paid directly to the approved service provider, not to the applicant - Frequency: Typically one coupon per fiscal year per applicant (confirm eligibility for repeat applications) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Early-stage technology adoption and piloting - Professional services from approved Alberta Innovates service providers - Technology implementation support and consulting - Proof-of-concept projects for emerging technologies - Training and knowledge transfer related to technology deployment - Technical assessments and feasibility studies - Eligible expenses must align with approved service provider scope ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Service Provider Requirement: Funds disbursed only to pre-approved Alberta Innovates service providers - Application Process: Complete eligibility assessment and formal application submission - Project Scope: Technology must be at early development/adoption stage - Timeline: Funding must be allocated and spent within defined program fiscal year - Reporting: May require progress reporting or outcomes documentation post-project - Geographic Requirement: Business operations must be Alberta-based - Compliance: No duplication of funding for same project from other government sources