Laboratory Services Incentive Pilot (LSIP)

The Laboratory Services Incentive Pilot (LSIP) program by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) supports Alberta-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in advancing clean technology innovation by providing financial incentives to access laboratory services at Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Overview of the Laboratory Services Incentive Pilot (LSIP) program:

The LSIP program is designed to bridge the gap between Alberta’s post-secondary research institutions (PSIs) and SMEs by reducing barriers to accessing laboratory services. This initiative supports the development and validation of new technologies in energy, environment, and emissions reduction. By partnering with the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, and University of Lethbridge, the program provides financial incentives to SMEs for laboratory testing, prototyping, characterization, and other research activities critical to moving technologies toward commercialization. LSIP reduces the cost of lab services while enhancing collaboration between researchers and private sector innovators. Funded through Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, LSIP addresses gaps in the innovation ecosystem, fostering the rapid development and commercialization of Alberta-based clean technology solutions.

Benefits of the Laboratory Services Incentive Pilot (LSIP) program:
  • Financial support to access lab services for clean technology development.
  • Cost reduction for SMEs working on innovative solutions.
  • Strengthened collaboration between SMEs and Albertas PSIs.
  • Accelerated commercialization of energy, environment, and emissions reduction technologies.
  • Capacity building for researchers and innovators in Alberta.
Eligibility criteria of the Laboratory Services Incentive Pilot (LSIP) program:
  • For SMEs (Clients):
  • Must be Alberta-based for-profit enterprises with a demonstrable presence in the province.
  • Have fewer than 500 employees.
  • Be developing technologies aligned with LSIP objectives (energy, environment, emissions reduction).
  • For PSIs (Service Providers):
  • Must be one of the three participating institutions: University of Calgary, University of Alberta, or University of Lethbridge.
  • Provide lab services relevant to technology validation and commercialization.
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