Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Alberta - Businesses must be registered and in good standing - Companies across all sectors are eligible, provided they meet SME size criteria - Must have the capacity to partner with an international technology partner - Sole proprietors and incorporated businesses qualify ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant: $250,000 per project - Funding Structure: Matching contribution model (requires co-investment from applicant or partner) - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Additional Support: Coaching and advisory services included - Cost-sharing: Applicant must demonstrate financial commitment to the project ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of new technology products - Piloting and prototyping activities - International technology partnership collaboration costs - Research and development activities related to the technology initiative - Coaching and professional advisory services (included as program support) - Project management and coordination expenses ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must establish a formal partnership agreement with an international technology partner - Requirement to demonstrate matching funds or co-investment commitment - Project must focus on developing or piloting new technology products - Funding is contingent on meeting project milestones and deliverables - Recipients must maintain compliance with Alberta Innovates reporting requirements - Project progress must be tracked and reported according to program timelines - Funds must be deployed according to the approved project plan and budget