Swift Innovations Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Edmonton|Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Strathcona

Swift Innovations Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 16 agreements; $1.0M value; 5 departments; 9 programs.

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16agreements
$1.0Mvalue
5departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Extraction & microencapsulation of plants bioactives for cosmetic products$388Kvalue2024start2028end

This project aims to extract bioactives and microencapsulate these compounds in preparation of advanced and “Green” cosmeceutical products with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Advanced Cosmeceutical Products Using a Nano Material Delivery System for Bioactives$154Kvalue2024start2025end

Swift Innovations intends to develop an improved delivery system for controlled release of bioactives on epidermal surfaces using customized substrate material.

Improvement in delivery of plant bioactives in skin care applications$148Kvalue2022start2023end

Swift Innovations develops organic cosmetics products. This project will support the development of improved lipid encapsulation methods.

000015944$60.0Kvalue2020start2021end

To support business needs while recovering from COVID-19

Development of proprietary plant antioxidant blend and formulation of new skin care products$44.9Kvalue2021start2022end

The proposed project aims to apply novel micro-emulsification technique for the development of new plant based antioxidant blends with enhanced efficacy and bioavailability. New blends will be used for formulation of specific skin care products.

Market development of Advanced Skin Care line by Swift Innovations into emerging markets$30.0Kvalue2020start2020end

Regulatory agencies & associated costs will be identified for both markets. Marketing tools will be created/ translated to assist in participation in women shows and related events. Trademarks will be protected in both markets.

Phytochemicals based skin care formulations$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of the proposed project is to develop novel skin care products formulations with bioactive compounds derived from Albertan plants sources. Target phytochemicals will exhibit enhanced antioxidant activity and are to protect skin against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and UV light, which have damaging effects and cause accelerated ageing of the skin.

Swift Innovations Inc.-2023-2024-1006695$30.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

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YOUTH - Market Research and Business Development$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Swift Innovations, under the NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program, is launching the "YOUTH - Market Research and Business Development" project to enhance the market presence of its skincare brand, Refresh Botanicals. This initiative involves hiring a young professional to conduct industry research, competitor analysis, and identify growth opportunities. The project will focus on developing a comprehensive pricing strategy, expanding market share, and strengthening vendor relationships. Additional responsibilities include managing sales transactions, inventory support, and crafting business strate

Swift Innovations Inc.-2022-2023-996978$28.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Swift Innovations Inc.-2024-2025-1020895$26.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Swift Innovations Inc.-2025-2026-1040223$25.0Kvalue2026start2027end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Swift Innovations Inc.-2021-2022-982261$22.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream$15.0Kvalue2024start–end

Develop digital adoption plan

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.2Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

SWIFT INNOVATIONS INC.$3.1Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

National Research Council Canada11agreements$568Kvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs
  • CanExport

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$388Kvalue1programs
Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$60.0Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$15.0Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$7.3Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport
20245agreements$613Kvalue5programs
  • Agricultural Clean Technology
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream
20231agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20222agreements$176Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20214agreements$100Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$90.0Kvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • CanExport SMEs
20191agreements$4.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.