
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Last Update: July 22, 2025
AB, Canada
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2021
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.
Financing terms and conditions
- Up to $200,000 provided over nine months for successful Stage 1 applicants to develop a proof-of-concept.
- At six months, Stage 1 recipients can apply for Stage 2 funding covering up to 75% of eligible expenses to support the partnered platform for up to three years.
- No maximum budget has been set per platform.
Activities funded
- Establishment or improvement of platforms that provide infrastructure, tools, and resources to accelerate health innovation in Alberta.
- Development of proof-of-concept solutions targeting health innovation ecosystem bottlenecks.
- Creation of new or significantly enhanced services to support Alberta-based health innovators.
- Collaborative initiatives designed to connect innovators with existing health programs and services.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 600,000
Building an integrated health information system for clinics
$ 200,000
Creating a mobile app for personalized health tracking
$ 450,000
Deploying a virtual mental health support system for students
$ 300,000
Implementing AI-based diagnostics's healthcare system to improve patient outcomes
$ 400,000
Enhancing telemedicine services for senior citizens
$ 500,000
Developing a telehealth platform to improve accessibility for rural residents
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an Alberta-based entity with a presence in Alberta.
- Eligible applicants include post-secondary institutions, government entities or health delivery agents, and for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
- The project must address a clearly defined health innovation client journey bottleneck inhibiting the growth of Alberta's health research and innovation ecosystem.
- The proposed platform must serve Alberta-based clients and be readily accessible.
- The project must offer novel or significantly improved services compared to currently available offerings.
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based post-secondary institutions
- Government entities or health delivery agents based in Alberta
- For-profit organizations located in Alberta
- Not-for-profit organizations located in Alberta
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.
- Personnel costs related to the project.
- Equipment and materials necessary for the project.
- Travel expenses that are essential to the project.
- Consulting fees for necessary expertise.
- Marketing expenses for the project's outcomes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- 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
1
Registration
- Access the Stage 1 application form on the online application portal.
- Complete the Non-Confidential Summary section.
- Save a draft of the application by November 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM MST.
2
Expression of Interest (Stage 1)
- Submit the completed Stage 1 application before the deadline on January 15th, 2021, at 4:00 PM MST.
- Receive notification from Alberta Innovates regarding the success of the application.
- Successful Stage 1 applicants may receive up to $200,000 in funding to develop a Proof-of-Concept Platform Partnership.
3
Full Platform Proposal (Stage 2)
- Prepare a full proposal that is consistent with the scope of the approved Stage 1 application.
- Submit the full proposal by August 31, 2021, at 4:00 PM MST.
- Participate in a panel review process, which may include providing additional information, appearing before the panel, or hosting a site visit.
- Successful Stage 2 applicants will be eligible for up to 75% of the required funds for platform implementation for up to 36 months.
Additional information
- The evaluation process involves both Alberta Innovates internal staff and external expert reviewers, whose identities are kept confidential.
- Applicants may be asked to appear before a review panel or host a site visit to support final decision-making.
- All external parties involved in the review are subject to confidentiality and conflict of interest policies set by Alberta Innovates.
- The program is currently inactive, and no new applications are being accepted at this time.
Contacts
587-783-8502
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