Services & Resources

GPRIN believes innovation is one of the key driving forces for community economic development in northwestern Alberta.  GPRIN can help to diversify the regional economy by cultivating the innovation process, the creation of new ideas and new technologies, products and business ventures. The GPRIN team can help innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies move their ideas forward by offering access to a variety of services and professionals throughout the Alberta innovation ecosystem.

Innovator in Residence

Through GPRINs Innovator and Residence services we can connect innovators to professionals and experts across Albert and Canada to best meet the needs of each individual innovator and idea.  We have access to  IP/Patent law experts, idea refinement specialists, marketing specialists, manufacturers, emerging technology and blockchain experts, engineers, post secondaries and so much more.  If you need specialized supports, we do our best to find  the right professional for you.  Please contact GPRIN for more information and for a  Innovator in Residence Application.

Project Resources

GPRIN can offer all of the Innovator in Residence supports to innovators who are looking for project support.  GPRIN has limited resources on annual basis for project funding.  Please contact GPRIN for more information and for a Project application.

Regional Resources

If you are an entrepreneur or an innovator, in northwestern Alberta, you can contact with your Community Futures office.  Below are links to the Community Futures offices in GPRINs region.

NRC/IRAP