Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program?

You can contact Alberta Innovates.

Q: 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 AB.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

AB, Canada

Supports coordinated health innovation ecosystem development in Alberta

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $200,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : June 1, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

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.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Developing a solar energy park for local electricity needs

Eligibility

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

Registration of Intent

Access the SmartSimple online application portal.
Complete the "Non-confidential Summary" section of the step 1 application form.
Save a draft to record your intent to apply.

Review and Notification

Wait for your application to be reviewed.
Receive a notification if the application is successful.

Submission of the Full Proposal

Prepare a complete proposal in accordance with the scope approved during step 1.
Submit the full proposal which will be reviewed by a panel.
Provide additional information, if required.
Participate in a presentation before the panel or arrange a site visit, as requested by the panel.

Additional information

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program. 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.

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To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program program, you must: The applicant must be an Alberta-based entity with a presence in the province. Eligible entities include post-secondary institutions, government entities, health delivery agents, or for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Projects must address a defined health innovation client journey bottleneck.