Tech Futures is part of Alberta's research and innovation system and is helping build healthy, sustainable businesses in the province. Through a suite of programs and services directed towards entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and investors, Tech Futures is preparing Alberta for a next generation economy.
Tech Futures' business is to build globally competitive commerce in Alberta through:
- Facilitating the commercial use of new technologies;
- Developing new knowledge-based industry clusters; and
- Encouraging an entrepreneurial culture in Alberta
Tech Futures offers:
Technical Services - Helping organizations develop their technologies faster and smarter
- 100,000 m2 of product/process development and scale-up facilities in the areas of petroleum, environment and carbon management, bio and industrial technologies
- 300 hectare research farm, three greenhouses, and 36 growth chambers
Funding Programs - Fostering an entrepreneurial culture and increasing Alberta's critical mass of innovation talent
- Post-secondary investment programs offer a broad range of support to researchers at all stages of their careers, from graduate students to the world’s top researchers
- Industry investment programs offer support to Alberta-based SMEs in a variety of ways to help accelerate their growth and success
Regionally Accessible Commercialization Support - Making connections and pointing businesses and entrepreneurs in the right direction
- Alberta Regional Innovation Network System - a new, integrated province-wide system ensuring SMEs and innovators have access to vital services and resources to help them succeed
Corporate Documents
Annual Report
Corporate Brochure
Tech Futures Strategy Highlights
Tech Futures Mandate and Roles Document