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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Advances digital health research into innovation
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Supports early-stage health research and innovation in digital health. Funding is available to advance proof of concept through commercialization-focused activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early-stage health research and innovation projects.
- Projects advancing proof of concept.
- Projects applying digital and data-enabled solutions in health innovation.
Documents Needed
- Non-confidential summary tab
- AICE Intake Form
- Full application form
- Work plan and budget workbook
- Sample application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Alberta-based post-secondary institutions and researchers.
- Alberta-based government or public entities.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Alberta.
- Applicants not fitting the eligible organization types.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Fit with program objectives and intended outcomes.
- Strength of the innovation opportunity.
- Market opportunity and commercialization pathway.
- Quality of the project plan and team.
- Potential economic and health impacts.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Create a user account in SmartSimple if you are new to the portal.
- Step 2
- For post-secondary applicants, register intent to apply by completing the non-confidential summary tab and saving a draft.
- For SME applicants, submit the AICE Intake Form through SmartSimple.
- Step 3
- Attend the intake meeting, if applicable, to confirm program fit.
- Complete the full application in SmartSimple.
- Step 4
- Submit the application before the posted deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates employees and external expert reviewers.
- Applications are assessed for fit with program objectives and intended outcomes.
- Funding decisions are made at Alberta Innovates’ sole discretion.
- Reviewer names are not disclosed.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through SmartSimple, Alberta Innovates’ online portal.
- For post-secondary institution applicants, drafts without a completed non-confidential summary by the registration deadline may be removed.
- A special Tech for Healthy Aging priority call was available for applications submitted by November 8, 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts Program
What is the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts?
Supports early-stage health research and innovation in digital health. Funding is available to advance proof of concept through commercialization-focused activities.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts program, you must:
Led by an Alberta-based eligible organization.
Addresses at least two health innovation domains.
Includes product development.
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts?
Early-stage health research and innovation projects.
Projects advancing proof of concept.
Projects applying digital and data-enabled solutions in health innovation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Markian.Bahniuk@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-984-0245.
Where is the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts available?
The Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts is a Researchers And Facilities