Deadline: 15-Sep-22
The Alberta Innovates is seeking applications for its 2022 Water Innovation Program to help the Government of Alberta achieve the outcomes of the Alberta Water Research and Innovation Strategy (2014): A Renewal (AWRIS) and the goals of the Water for Life Strategy:
- Safe, secure drinking water;
- Healthy aquatic ecosystems; and
- Reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy.
Alberta’s population is expected to continue to grow and exceed 6 million people by 2050 and with that, demand for water will continue to increase. Ensuring Alberta has the quality and quantity of water needed is a priority for Alberta Innovates.
The program builds on a history of world-class research and innovation and helps create and apply relevant, reliable and credible knowledge and information that will lead to a high-performing, innovative and responsive water system for the province of Alberta.
How the program works?
The Water Innovation Program 2022 Call for Proposals is a focused funding opportunity within the broader program. The objectives of the Water Innovation Program 2022 Call for Proposals are to:
- Improve water use, conservation, efficiency and productivity,
- Increase reliability of water supplies in support of a growing economy,
- Increase reliability and safety of water supplies for healthy communities,
- Maintain and support healthy aquatic ecosystems.
Funding Streams
- Stream 1: Integrated Approaches to Water Management,
- Stream 2: Management of Climate Change Impacts,
- Stream 3: Water and Wastewater Management in Rural, Indigenous and/or Remote Communities.
Funding Information
- The Water Innovation Program 2022 Call for Proposals has up to $9 million of funding available for approved projects through this call. A successful Applicant can receive up to $750,000 CAD from Alberta Innovates.
- The Program supports up to 50 per cent of the total project costs with the remaining funding from the Applicant and/or other project partners (including cash and in-kind support). Co-funding of projects with other funding agencies is encouraged. There is no limit on the amount of stacking towards the Applicant’s contribution.
Eligible Applicants
- This program is open to all categories of lead applicants, providing they are legally able to execute the Investment Agreement. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Technology developers
- Industry and industrial associations
- Small and medium-sized for-profit enterprises
- Research and development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Government entities
- All projects must demonstrate a clear and justified value proposition for addressing water challenges in Alberta. Innovations can originate from anywhere globally but must be researched, piloted, demonstrated and/or implemented in Alberta. Preference will be given to projects that are led by an Alberta researcher or organization.
For more information, visit https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/water-innovation/2022-water-innovation-program-call-for-proposals/