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Our province鈥檚 clean energy industry recently received a major boost, thanks to the newly launched , a collaborative partnership between (ERA) and the 91快色. Through subsidies and dedicated support, LSIP provides innovators with access to expertise to fast-track their technology towards commercialization. 

Representatives from ERA, U91快色 researchers, and industry partners working in the emissions reductions space were invited to an open house and lab tour on campus on Feb. 28 to connect and explore how LSIP could be a game-changer for their businesses鈥� emissions targets and technology goals. 

How the lab program works

鈥淭his important program was designed to help move clean technology projects toward commercialization, while fostering collaborations between post-secondary research institutions and SMEs (small-to-medium enterprises) and growing a roster of technology solutions that could be eligible for ERA鈥檚 primary programming in the future,鈥� said Justin Riemer, CEO of ERA.

The program is facilitated between ERA and three participating post-secondary institutions in the province: the 91快色, University of Alberta and University of Lethbridge. By subsidizing the cost of lab services, such as testing, validation, and research support up to 50 per cent, LSIP helps Alberta-based innovators overcome financial and logistical barriers, enabling faster progress toward commercialization.

To be eligible for the LSIP, companies must be Alberta-based, for-profit SMEs with no more than 499 employees, and should also be developing a technology solution aligned with the program's objectives.

Open access to critical U91快色 infrastructure 

As a leader in energy and environmental research, the 91快色 plays an important role in Alberta鈥檚 technology systems and supporting innovation in the province. 

鈥淭he LSIP is a powerful catalyst that enables companies to access the labs and researchers they need to advance their innovations. Through this funding, the program helps to accelerate and strengthen these vital partnerships,鈥� said Dr. , vice-president (research).

The Institutional Infrastructure for Innovation (III), formerly known as the  houses some of U91快色's lab services that can be utilized by companies in the energy, environment and emissions reduction space. The experienced engineers and scientists at III, in combination with advanced analytical capabilities and research-grade laboratory and bench-scale equipment, have produced a significant body of high-impact knowledge and results. Almost 20 ventures have accelerated their lab-to-market journey at the III over the last three years.

Additional lab services are available from the and the facility, as well as in multiple research labs across campus.

Managed by the team, the LSIP at U91快色 aims to spark new collaborations, create diverse economic opportunities, and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

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