2022 Water Innovation Program in Canada
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/