2025 ASTech Awards
We are pleased to announce that the 36th Annual ASTech Awards (Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards) is now open for nominations. Please follow this Link.
Awards Process
The innovation ecosystem needs INSPIRATION. A reason to invest, stay motivated and work hard.
The ASTech Awards build on important recognition of success in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Who are qualified nominees?
- Companies, Entrepreneurs, Industry Champions, Researchers, and many more. Nominations can be made for companies, teams, or individuals; we want to reward all those who are making a difference in our province.
Awards Categories
A. Best in Sector Categories
- Aerospace Innovation
- Agriculture/Agrifood
- AI/ML Advancement and Application
- Digital (General)
- Construction/Smart Cities/Transportation
- Energy/Cleantech
- Environmental Innovation in Energy Applications
- Environment/Water
- Hydrogen and Alternative Energies: Technologies and Initiatives
- Medical/Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
- Social Innovation/Educational Technologies
- Sustainability Solutions/Approaches
B. Leadership/Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Categories
- Change Maker (Early Career)
- Early Adopter of Innovation (Combination: Customer and Alberta Innovator)
- Indigenous-led Entrepreneurship and Contribution to Knowledge
- Innovation of the Year Award (Entrepreneur/Startup/SME Company)
- Regional Champion (8 Regions across Alberta/1 award per region)
- Researcher of the Year (Individual/Team: Academia, Research Institutions, Large Companies)
- Woman in Innovation
- Alberta-wide Community Champion of Innovation
- Special Award (outstanding merit – in areas outside of existing categories)
AWARDS
The ASTech Awards honour the best of the best innovations in science and technology in Alberta. An independent judging panel assesses nominations against the award criteria to select Finalists and Winners. Nominations MUST draw a parallel between the award criteria and the accomplishments of the nominee. Learn more about award descriptions and criteria here.
AWARDS HISTORY
Since 1990, we have added to the ASTech alumni database of Finalists and Winners, providing a rich fabric of more than 500 stories of innovation and achievement in Alberta. Search the database by year or by award category here.
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