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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Funding for Alberta health technology market access
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
AICE Market Access supports Alberta-based health technology SMEs with funding of up to CAD 600,000. The program helps validate and advance innovative health technologies through real-world implementation, feasibility studies, and clinical trials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Real-world implementation projects
- Feasibility studies
- Clinical trials
- Later-stage validation and post-market studies
Documents Needed
- Last three fiscal year-end financial statements
- Most recent quarterly financial statements
- Pro forma financial statement
- Alberta Innovates sample application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based for-profit SMEs
- Health technology companies
- Companies developing innovative technologies for health outcomes
Who is not eligible
- Business management or operational clinic and hospital backend software.
- Natural health products.
- Unregulated products such as digital health information apps and virtual communication platforms.
- Direct-to-consumer goods and wellness products.
Eligible expenses
- Labour directly tied to the project
- Materials and supplies used in the project
- Equipment, software, and databases needed for the project
- Professional services and subcontractor costs
- Approved travel and other direct operating costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project start or before the Investment Agreement is signed
- Transactions between related persons
- Interest, fines, penalties, and bad debts
- Land and building costs not directly tied to the project
- Advertising, training, and application costs for other grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates employees and external expert reviewers.
- Applications are assessed for fit with the program objectives and intended outcomes.
- Applications are also evaluated on technology, business opportunity, risk profile, and expected return to Alberta.
- Applicants whose applications are declined may re-apply after a six-month cooling-off period.
Additional information
- Applicants may need to execute Alberta Innovates' standard Investment Agreement before funding is advanced.
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers.
- Successful projects are funded on a milestone-completion basis.
- Project outcomes may be monitored after completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access Program
What is the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access?
AICE Market Access supports Alberta-based health technology SMEs with funding of up to CAD 600,000. The program helps validate and advance innovative health technologies through real-world implementation, feasibility studies, and clinical trials.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access program, you must:
Alberta-based for-profit SME
Health technology project
Independent testing partner required
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access?
Real-world implementation projects
Feasibility studies
Clinical trials
Later-stage validation and post-market studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access?
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) – Market Access available?
The Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access is a Grant and Funding