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Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Up to $200,000 is available to support health innovation platform partnerships in Alberta. The program funds platforms, tools, and resources that strengthen the health innovation ecosystem and accelerate innovators.
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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 program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of a health innovation platform
- Proof-of-concept development for a platform partnership
- Delivery of infrastructure, tools, and resources for Alberta innovators
Documents Needed
- Stage 1 application form
- Non-Confidential Summary
- Application Work Plan and Budget Workbook
- Stage 2 full proposal
- Supporting information requested by the panel
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based post-secondary institutions
- Government entities and health delivery agents
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs for platform development and implementation
- Proof-of-concept activities for Stage 1
- Platform operating costs supported through Stage 2
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the effective date of the Investment Agreement
- Costs above market price
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the program and priority areas
- Client demand and market need addressed
- Ecosystem leveraging and integration
- Viability of the operating plan and management
- Potential impact and return on investment to Alberta
How to apply
- Step 1: Register intent to apply
- Access the Stage 1 application form in SmartSimple.
- Complete the Non-Confidential Summary section.
- Save a draft before the registration deadline.
- Step 2: Await Stage 1 review
- Wait for Alberta Innovates to review the submitted Stage 1 application.
- Successful applicants will be notified.
- Step 3: Submit full proposal
- Prepare and submit the Stage 2 full proposal.
- Ensure the proposal stays consistent with the approved Stage 1 scope.
- Provide any additional information requested and participate in the panel process if required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers.
- Stage 1 applicants are notified if they are successful.
- Full Stage 2 proposals are reviewed by a panel.
- Applicants may be asked for more information, a panel presentation, or a site visit.
- Approved applicants must sign an Investment Agreement before funding is released.
Additional information
- Alberta Innovates may request additional information, a panel appearance, or a site visit during review.
- Successful applicants must sign a standard Investment Agreement before funding is released.
- Applications are managed through the SmartSimple online portal.
- The program is currently inactive and no new applications are being accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program?
Up to $200,000 is available to support health innovation platform partnerships in Alberta. The program funds platforms, tools, and resources that strengthen the health innovation ecosystem and accelerate innovators.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program, you must:
Alberta-based organization
Health innovation platform project
Measurable milestones required
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program?
Development of a health innovation platform
Proof-of-concept development for a platform partnership
Delivery of infrastructure, tools, and resources for Alberta innovators
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at raja.mita@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 587-783-8502.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program available?
The Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program is a Researchers And Facilities