ASTech Awards
Descriptions
Opportunity link:
Opportunity type:
Prize/Award
Sponsor:
Technology Alberta
Eligibility
Type:
Faculty
Who are qualified nominees?
- The ASTech Awards recognize Alberta’s innovation ecosystem’s key contributors, from companies to entrepreneurs and researchers. They provide inspiration and motivation, acknowledging various industry champions’ hard work and success. Nominees can be Companies, Entrepreneurs, Industry Champions, Researchers, and many more.
Summary
2026 Awards Categories
A. Best in Sector Categories
- Aerospace and Defense
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Advanced Manufacturing and Smart Cities
- Digital, AI and Quantum Technologies
- Energy Innovation
- Hydrogen, Sustainability and Cleantech
- Health, Medical and Life Sciences
- Social and Educational Innovation
B. Leadership/Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Categories
- Change Maker (Student and Early Career Professional)
- Indigenous-led Entrepreneurship and Contributions to Knowledge
- Innovation of the Year Award (Entrepreneur, Company, or Customer–Innovator Collaboration)
- Regional Innovation
- Researcher of the Year
- Women in Innovation(Company and Research)
- Community and Leadership Impact (Alberta-Wide, Special Award)
- Early Adopter of Alberta Innovation (Customer Company & Alberta Innovator)
Deadlines
Application deadlines
Program application deadline
Date:
May 4, 2026 - 11:59 PM
Additional Information
To identify worthy candidates in Alberta, there are 2 pathways available:
1) (Optional) Recommendation Form – Open until April 10, 2026
- This Process takes only 15 minutes
- Anyone can recommend a worthy Candidate
- ASTech Awards Staff Members review the Recommendations weekly, and contact eligible Nominees to fill out the full Nomination Form.
2) Full Nomination Form – Open Until May 4, 2026
- Required for all candidates to be considered for an ASTech Award
- Full Nomination Deadline May 4, 2026
Contact Details
Email:
researchawards@ucalgary.ca
Keywords
ASTech Awards
Science
Engineering
Aerospace Innovation
Agriculture/Agrifood
AI/ML Advancement and Application
Digital
Construction/Smart Cities/Transportation
Energy/Cleantech
Environment/Water
Hydrogen and Alternative Energies Initiatives
Medicine
Medical/Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Social Innovation/Educational Technologies
Sustainability Solutions/Approaches
Science
Engineering
Aerospace Innovation
Agriculture/Agrifood
AI/ML Advancement and Application
Digital
Construction/Smart Cities/Transportation
Energy/Cleantech
Environment/Water
Hydrogen and Alternative Energies Initiatives
Medicine
Medical/Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Social Innovation/Educational Technologies
Sustainability Solutions/Approaches