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Alberta’s Home for Startup Support and Funding

Your Path to Starting and Funding a Business in Alberta

Helping small business owners across Alberta navigate funding opportunities, government support programs, and startup essentials from day one.

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Your Alberta Funding Journey in 3 Simple Steps

A clear and guided process that supports your business from the early idea stage through funding readiness.

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Complete Your Business Plan

Work with the team at Alberta Startups to develop a detailed business plan built to impress funders and support your business goals.

2

Build a Powerful Pitch

Use the Alberta Startups PitchDeck Tool to craft a professional presentation that clearly communicates your vision to investors and lenders.

3

Access the Right Funding

Alberta Startups helps connect you with grants, loans, and funding programs suited to your business and funding requirements.

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Work with the Alberta Startups team to build your business plan, create professional financial projections, and develop an investor-ready pitch deck — while accessing grants, loans, and funding programs available across Alberta and Canada.

Startup Experts

The Alberta Startups team provides the guidance, support, and expert insight entrepreneurs need to confidently launch and grow their small business.

Business Plan Tool

Build your business plan using our proven step-by-step platform, complete with expert feedback and guidance tailored to Alberta entrepreneurs.

Investor PitchDeck

Create a professional pitch deck designed to engage investors, lenders, and funding agencies with support from the Alberta Startups team.

Funding Database

Explore Alberta and Canada-wide funding opportunities including grants, loans, tax credits, and private funding sources — all in one platform.

24/7 Support

Get ongoing assistance whenever you need it, including support with your business plan, financial projections, pitch deck, and funding search.

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Making Small Business Funding More Accessible Across Alberta

Now is the perfect time to start a business in Alberta. Access expert help, funding resources, and a simplified step-by-step process built to support Alberta entrepreneurs from idea to launch.

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Build a solid business plan that will be considered for government funding support

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Create the perfect pitch that appeals to potential funders

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Access government funding, private funding and get expert assistance each step of the way

Starting Your Entrepreneurial Journey in Alberta

Entrepreneurs across Alberta have access to valuable resources including grants, loans, expert guidance, and government-backed support programs. Alberta Startups helps simplify the process of starting or expanding your business with expert support every step of the way.

Create an Alberta-focused business plan built for long-term growth and funding success (with expert guidance)

Access Alberta government funding programs and private funding opportunities available across the province

Work with Alberta-based startup experts included in the platform, with support available whenever you need it

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Alberta Small Business Funding — All in One Place

By working with an Alberta Startups expert, you’ll gain access to our Funding Database along with personalized funding search support to help identify relevant grants, loans, and funding opportunities for your small business.

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Identify Your Business Funding Goals

Understanding the type and amount of funding your business may require is an important first step. Alberta Startups experts help you evaluate your needs and funding potential.

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Know What to Request

Once you understand your funding requirements, knowing how much to ask for can improve your chances of success. The Alberta Startups team helps you assess realistic funding potential and opportunities.

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Explore Funding Opportunities

With expert guidance, you’ll gain access to Alberta funding programs, Canada-wide government funding opportunities, and private funding sources that may match your business needs.

Discover Funding Options for Your Alberta Venture

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Alberta Grants & Non-Repayable Funding

Search for available government grants and funding options

Provide your information to discover Alberta government grants, non-repayable funding, and federal programs your business may qualify for.

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Explore Funding Uses for Your Alberta Small Business

Whether you’re starting a new venture or growing an existing business, Alberta entrepreneurs have access to funding programs designed to support a wide range of business activities and expenses.

Startup Launch

  • Business Planning
  • New Business Launch
  • Business Purchases

BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION

Growth & Expansion

  • Expansion Funding
  • Business Development
  • Hiring & Job Creation

Scale Your BUSINESS

Operations & Cash Flow

  • Operational Expenses
  • Staffing
  • Repairs & Maintenance

KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING

Innovation & Development

  • Research & Development
  • Product Innovation
  • Productivity Improvements

Innovate WITH CONFIDENCE

Marketing & Reach

  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Trade Shows & Events
  • Market Expansion

Promote YOUR BUSINESS

Assets & Infrastructure

  • Equipment Purchase
  • Renovations & Upgrades
  • Certification & Compliance

Build FOR GROWTH

Skills & Support

  • Skills Training
  • Consulting Services
  • Business Assessments

LEARN & GROW

And Much More…

Alberta entrepreneurs have access to a wide variety of funding opportunities for different business needs. Alberta Startups experts help simplify the search and guide you toward relevant options.

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