Business Resources and Supports
Alberta Innovates Funding Programs - Alberta Innovates provides a number of funding programs to support research, the growth of business, and help the start-up community to build new technology and drive new ideas.
Business Emergency Continuity Plan - includes easy to use templates to help you address potential vulnerabilities that could cause disruption and business loss. The six critical business functions you must protect are: people; data; operations; inventory; equipment; and buildings. By working through each of these functions, you will be able to identify, prioritize and minimize risks for your business.
Business Link - provides free advice, coaching, and guidance on financial supports for your small business.
Business Link/Digital Main Street - Digital Economy Program - Digital Main Street and Business Link have partnered to deliver the Digital Economy Program in Alberta. Through Digital Service Squads, the Digital Economy Program aims to help small businesses adopt digital technologies to grow and stay competitive.
Capital and Financing Supports for Entrepreneurs - Whether you are a new start-up, early-stage entrepreneur or an established small or medium-sized business, the following resources can help give your business a competitive advantage through access to:
- funding
- investment attraction
- financing options
Community Futures - specialized rural business support and loans.
Co-operatives First is hosting a contest to celebrate Small Business Week and Co-op Week. Starting October 14 - November 15, groups of entrepreneurs can pitch their co-operative business idea for a chance to win $15,000 in start-up support. And everyone that signs up for the Co-op Entrepreneur course will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Co-op gift card.
Futurpreneur - provides loans up to $75,000 for entrepreneurs aged 18-39.
Labour Force Link is committed to connecting employers and workers in northern communities with services and resources, assisting in recruiting, hiring, training, and maintaining employees in today's marketplace. Services are free!
Non-Residential Tax Incentive Program - don't pay taxes for up to 3 years when you refurbish your existing commercial and/or industrial property.
On-Farm Value-Added Program - supports primary producers in adding value to their agricultural products to grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.
Women-Owned Business Programs - loans and capacity-building through Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC).