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Strategic Networking and Development Program │ Alberta Innovates

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Value

Provide funding up to $25,000, depending on the size and scope of the event.

Description

The Strategic Networking & Development program supports activities in alignment with our mission and values to grow an Alberta technology ecosystem where inventors:

  • Connect Alberta’s tech talent and expertise including researchers, other inventors, and students with each other and with industry, including the small-medium enterprise / start-up community, multinational enterprises, and other technology end-users and stakeholders.
  • Explore Alberta-based collaborations between members of academia, industry, community, and government.
  • Provide exceptional experiential learning opportunities for K-12 or post-secondary students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Develop entrepreneurial thinking and skillsets to become engaged individuals, contributors, and leaders, helping to preparing students/inventors for their futures in Alberta.

Eligible Applicants

The program is open to:

  • Post-secondary Institutions
  • For-Profit Organizations*
  • Non-Profit/Not-for Profit Organizations
  • Associations/Consortia/Societies
  • Public, Private and Separate Schools

*For-Profit Organizations will be considered based on the nature of the services provided; however, non-profit is preferred. Reach out to the Program Coordinator for more details.

Eligible Expenses

Projects should create or strengthen collaborations and connections within the innovation ecosystem, and/or provide experiential and intrapreneurial/entrepreneurial learning opportunities with a technology focus/in a tech setting. Examples of eligible activities can include:

  • Focused networking events convening two or more groups including academia, industry, government and/or community stakeholders within an emerging technology topic area.
  • A workshop organized by university researcher(s) around a specific area of emerging technology for further development/adoption involving other institutions, industry end-users and/or students.
  • Team-based science-focused experiential learning opportunities (typically Post-Secondary or High School participants).
  • Hackathons and coding contests.
  • Symposia showcasing student capabilities and skillsets to prospective employers.
  • Intrapreneurial/entrepreneurial training for students/youth.

Deadline Date

Continuous intake.

Contact

Contact Name: Chao Lipuka Coordinator, Post-Secondary Investments and Emerging Technologies

Phone Number: 780-450-5146

E-mail Address: Chao.Lipuka@albertainnovates.ca

Website: https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/strategic-networking-and-development-grants/

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