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Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2021
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.
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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 product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2021
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
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
- 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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations?
Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations program, you must:
For-profit business must be Alberta-based with a provincial presence.
Must address a defined health innovation bottleneck in Alberta.
Proposed platform must serve Alberta clients and present novel or significantly improved services.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations?
You can contact Alberta Innovates or by phone at 587-783-8502.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations available?
The Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations is a Grant and Funding