Alberta Innovates will back innovation in energy, environment, health, aerospace and associated technologies — but some support programs will end, according to the Crown corporation's newly permanent CEO.

CEO Mike Mahon said the company, which offers funding, services and expertise to boost research and innovation, will have to consolidate and eliminate some of its work, as it faces a 30-per cent provincial funding cut next year and is armed with a review of its programs.

"In the world of innovat…