Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
AB, Canada
Supports Alberta's health innovation ecosystem with up to $200,000
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- grant_single|closingDateJune 01, 2023
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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 Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program (HIPP) provides up to $200,000 to support the development of platforms that strengthen Alberta's health innovation ecosystem. Eligible activities include projects led by Alberta-based academic institutions, government entities, or not-for-profit organizations aiming to address health innovation bottlenecks and deliver improved services.
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$ 150,000
Developing a solar energy park for local electricity needs
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be an Alberta-based entity with a presence in the province.
- The applicant must be an Alberta-based post-secondary institution, a government entity, a health delivery agent, or a for-profit or not-for-profit organization.
- The project must address at least one clearly defined health innovation client journey bottleneck inhibiting the growth of Alberta's health research and innovation ecosystem.
- The project must serve Alberta-based clients by making the proposed platform readily available and accessible.
- The project must create novel or significantly improved services over currently available offerings.
- The project must include key project milestones based on measurable goals and deliverables, stepped with critical go/no-go decision points.
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The Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program is open to applicants from Alberta-based entities, including post-secondary institutions, government entities or health delivery agents, and for-profit or not-for-profit organizations. Applicants must have a presence in Alberta and propose projects that address health innovation bottlenecks and serve Alberta-based clients.
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The Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program does not provide specific exclusions for ineligible companies or industries in its documentation. Eligibility criteria are instead defined by the types of organizations that can apply.
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This grant is available exclusively to entities based in Alberta, Canada. The aim is to support regional health innovation by focusing on local development.
- Alberta, Canada
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program focuses on aligning proposals with the program's objectives and ensuring significant potential impacts and returns on investment.
- Relevance to the program and associated priority areas.
- Client demand and market need being addressed.
- Ecosystem leveraging and integration.
- Viability of the operating plan and management.
- Potential impacts and return on investment to Alberta.
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Additional relevant details for the Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program include the following:
- The program status is currently inactive, and the intake status is closed, meaning no new applications are being accepted at this time.
- Stage 1 applicants were eligible to receive up to $200,000 over nine months for the development of a proof-of-concept.
- Stage 2 applications could request up to 75% of eligible expenses to support the platform for up to three years, with no set maximum budget per platform.
- Successful stage 1 applicants were required to submit a stage 2 application at six months into their project.
- Draft applications needed to have a completed 'Non-Confidential Summary' section by the registration deadline to be considered for the application process.
- Alberta Innovates may encourage collaboration among similar platform applicants.
- External reviewers are subject to confidentiality and conflict of interest policies.
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Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program: Strengthening Alberta's Healthcare Ecosystem
The Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program (HIPP) is a unique initiative aimed at promoting a robust health innovation ecosystem in Alberta by providing up to $200,000 in funding. The program encourages collaboration between academia, government entities, and non-profits to address key challenges in healthcare innovation.
Exploring the Significance of the Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
The Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program (HIPP) is a pioneering effort by Alberta Innovates designed to bolster the province's health innovation landscape. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between emerging health technologies and practical implementation in Alberta’s healthcare system by fostering strategic partnerships within the sector. The core objective of HIPP is to craft a competitive and sustainable advantage for Alberta's healthcare innovation ecosystem by funding the development of platforms that integrate and streamline resources, infrastructure, and tools necessary for successful health innovation.
The program offers significant financial support, providing up to $200,000 for successful applicants to develop proof-of-concept platforms. Following this initial phase, innovators can apply for additional funding to cover up to 75% of eligible expenses for platform support over three years. This two-stage funding approach underscores the program’s commitment to nurturing projects from conception through to execution and scalability, allowing for comprehensive development and deployment of innovative health solutions.
By aiming to accelerate innovation through such strategic investments, HIPP contributes to addressing pressing challenges such as regulatory compliance, product-market fit, and business readiness, which can often stall progress in the health sector. This funding model incentivizes organizational collaborations and cross-sector partnerships, specifically those that can demonstrably alleviate bottlenecks within Alberta's health innovation client journey.
The HIPP underscores the province's leadership in fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem, essential for advancing Alberta’s economic and societal health interests. Successful integration and leveraging of these platforms are anticipated to provide sustainable competitive advantages, not only enhancing Alberta's standing in the health innovation space but also contributing significantly to the overall quality of healthcare delivery. The program prioritizes novel solutions that build significantly on existing offerings, ensuring that innovation remains at the forefront of Alberta’s health transformation agenda.
The rigorous evaluation process ensures that only projects with the highest potential impact receive funding. Through external and internal review phases, applications are assessed on relevance to program priorities, market need, ecosystem integration, operational viability, and expected return on investment. This evaluation mechanism is vital for maintaining objectivity and impartiality while aligning funded projects with Alberta's strategic health innovation goals.
Though the HIPP is currently inactive with its last intake closed as of June 1, 2023, its foundational objectives continue to inspire and inform ongoing and future health innovation initiatives within the region. The discussions and developmental frameworks established during active phases provide a blueprint for continuous improvement and innovation within Alberta's health sector.
For Alberta-based post-secondary institutions, health delivery agents, and non-profit organizations, HIPP represents a strategic opportunity to significantly impact the health ecosystem. As a catalyst for forward-thinking solutions, it remains a vital part of Alberta's commitment to advancing health innovation, ensuring that the province remains a leader in developing and deploying cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
