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The Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP) provides financial support for Alberta companies to attend approved National and International technology related trade shows, conferences, seminars and other industry events to foster support for both company and industry innovation and growth. In the future, other western provinces may be able to participate in a similar funding program. Food Beverage Canada is pleased to offer this new program over a 5 year period, starting April 1, 2007. Applications for ATIP must be received a minimum of 30 days in advance of the actual event in order to be considered for funding.
ATIP will provide opportunities to access, explore, and evaluate leading-edge technology related to:
- Food safety and quality
- Consumer trends
- Environmental protection/preservation
- Innovations in food technology, processing, packaging, labeling, storage, and transfer
- Equipment and processes/best practices in response to current and emerging issues
- Maximize capacity and competitiveness through increased knowledge, adoption of improved methods and processing techniques
- Capacity-building in new value added products to enhance sustainability
Approved participants are eligible to receive 50% cost-sharing on actual eligible expenses including:
- Economy Airfare
- Per Diem (for accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and incidentals) for the time required to complete the approved activity
- Event Registration Fee
- Seminar Fees
For an application form, please click here, or for more information on the ATIP program, please contact: Karen Parker at 780-486-9679.
Note: Our steering committee requires a minimum of 30 days notice prior to an event to review all ATIP applications for funding, so please plan accordingly so that your application will be considered.
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