Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
AB, Canada
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
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- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 27, 2020
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Grant and Funding
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- Health care and social assistance
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- Alberta Innovates
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The AICE - Concepts grant aims to accelerate the conversion of health research into innovation using digital and data-driven solutions, offering financial support of up to $200,000 for Alberta-based SMEs and up to $600,000 for researchers at post-secondary institutions in Alberta. The program is designed to assist with product development, market readiness, product-market fit and regulatory compliance.
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The AICE Concepts program provides essential financial backing to promote the effective translation of research into innovation within Alberta's digital health sector. The funding structure is designed to support distinct categories of applicants with tailored terms that cater to their specific needs and project durations.
- Funding support up to $200,000 is available for Alberta-based SMEs, aimed at early-stage health innovation projects demonstrated to have high commercial potential.
- Up to $600,000 in funding is available for researchers at post-secondary institutes in Alberta, supporting projects with a focus on developing proof of concept over a longer duration.
- The term of financial support extends up to 24 months for SMEs and up to 36 months for post-secondary researchers, reflecting the expected development cycle of funded projects.
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The AICE – Concepts Program facilitates the transition of early-stage health research into commercial innovations by leveraging digital and data-driven solutions. Eligible projects must contribute to multiple domains of health innovation, particularly demonstrating potential in product development and other specified areas.
- Advancement of research into digital health technologies addressing urgent health needs.
- Development and commercial readiness of health innovations within Alberta.
- Enhancement of product-market fit for health technologies.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance for digital health innovations.
- Projects under the "Tech for Healthy Aging" priority to improve health for older adults and caregivers.
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$ 5,000
Develop a community garden for local sustainable agriculture
$ 9,000
Launch an online platform to support local artisans
$ 6,000
Build a digital literacy program for senior citizens
$ 5,500
Implement a waste recycling program in local restaurants
$ 12,000
Install solar panels for a local animal shelter
$ 7,000
Create an art therapy program for at-risk youth
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Projects must meet certain eligibility criteria to qualify for the AICE Concepts grant.
- The project must be led by an Alberta-based post-secondary institution, government health authority, or small to medium enterprise (SME).
- If the application is led by a post-secondary institution, it must apply a computational technology or technique relevant to the priority areas of the call.
- The project must address at least two health innovation domains within the health innovation cycle, with one mandatory domain being product development.
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Alberta-based post-secondary institutions, small to medium enterprises (SMEs), and government health authorities are eligible to apply for the AICE – Concepts grant. The applicants must lead projects that utilize computational technology or techniques relevant to digital health and address at least two health innovation domains, with one being product development.
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This grant does not specify restrictions for certain companies or industries in the given context. The eligibility criteria focus on the applicant being Alberta-based and fitting specific organization types rather than excluding particular sectors.
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This grant is specifically targeted at Alberta-based entities to foster regional innovation. Only organizations operating within Alberta are eligible to apply.
- Organizations based in Alberta, Canada.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the AICE – Concepts grant:
- Step 1: Account Registration
- Create a user account on the SmartSimple application portal if you are new to it.
- Step 2: Application Registration for Post-Secondary Institutions
- Register intent to apply by completing the non-confidential summary tab of the AICE – Concepts application and save a draft via SmartSimple.
- Ensure the non-confidential summary section is completed by the registration deadline.
- Step 2: Intake Form Submission for SMEs
- Submit the AICE Intake Form via the SmartSimple application portal at least 4 weeks before the application deadline.
- Step 3: Intake Meeting for SMEs
- Participate in an intake meeting with Alberta Innovates and any relevant project partners to ensure program fit.
- Step 4: Full Application Submission
- Complete and submit the full application via SmartSimple by the specific application deadline.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program currently has an intake status of 'Closed', which means it is not accepting new applications at the moment.
- For future application intakes, the program has specific deadlines and requires early registration of intent to apply.
- The success of the program is measured in aggregate, across all projects, aligning with set objectives and indicators of success.
- A Tech for Healthy Aging priority call is available for the November 2024 application cycle, in partnership with AGE-WELL.
- All applications are reviewed by both Alberta Innovates employees and external expert reviewers, ensuring an impartial evaluation process.
- Applicants are required to attend intake meetings with Alberta Innovates and relevant project partners to ensure program fit.
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780-603-3905
