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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
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Work plan and budget workbook
- Sample application form
- Supporting documents listed in the program guide
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, including 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 staff and external expert reviewers.
- Applications are assessed against program objectives, market opportunity, competitiveness, and project plan.
- Funding decisions are made at Alberta Innovates' sole discretion.
- Successful applicants must sign a standard Investment Agreement before funding is advanced.
- Progress and final reporting are required for milestone-based payments.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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