A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Biz Connect provides supports to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed.
Connect with the Biz Connect Team for small business support.
Our program and service providers help Alberta small businesses access:
Go to Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch grant program (now closed to applicants) for information on reporting requirements.
Programs offer support to Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Program | Start-up support | Advice and coaching | Tax credits | Training | Market expansion |
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Alberta Export Expansion Program | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes |
Canada-Alberta Job Grant | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A |
Film and Television Tax Credit | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Self-employment Program | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A |
Regional Economic Development Services | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes |
Alberta Purchasing Connection | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
Programs and services for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Find a listing of resources and financing programs available for Indigenous business development.
Service provider | Start-up support | Advice and coaching | Financing | Training | Market expansion |
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Apeetogosan Métis Corporation | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Business Link – Indigenous Services | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A |
Indian Business Corporation | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Settlement Investment Corporation (Métis) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Treaty Seven Economic Development Corporation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
These programs provide equity (forgivable loans) assistance for the start-up or the expansion of small businesses for Métis and Status Indian individuals.
Program | Start-up support | Advice and coaching | Financing | Training | Market expansion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Status Entrepreneur Assistance Program | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Service providers support small businesses based in communities across the province with advice, services and support.
Service provider | Start-up support | Advice and coaching | Financing | Training | Market expansion |
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Alberta Innovates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
ATB Financial | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Business Development Bank of Canada | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Business Link | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
Community Futures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Conseil de développement économique de l'Alberta | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
Futurpreneur | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Export Development Canada | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Information on corporate income tax, tax credits and the Innovation Employment Grant.
Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder searches for the right programs and services, whether you are starting out or scaling up, to support your business. The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find the federal and provincial program supports that you may be eligible to receive.
Programs and resources for Alberta employers to hire, train and retain temporary foreign workers.
Talk to a small business advisor at Business Link to get free advice and referrals to business supports by submitting your question online or contacting them directly:
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-7722
Toll free: 1-800-272-9675 (Canada only)
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