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Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: LevMax-Health has reopened intake, with a new application deadline of August 28, 2026 and an expanded set of priority areas.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: LevMax-Health has reopened intake, with a new application deadline of August 28, 2026 and an expanded set of priority areas.
LevMax-Health intake reopened
LevMax-Health now shows Intake Status: Open, with an application deadline of August 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm and an intake window tied to Tri-agency results from February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026. The program scope shifted from two project types to three priority areas: Research Commercialization, Clinical Trials, and Health System Transformation. The application instructions also now show an Apply Now action, and the intake notes add that conditional approvals may be issued throughout November and December 2026 based on strong applications and budget availability.
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
August 28, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
LevMax-Health supports Alberta-based post-secondary institutions through Alberta Innovates with up to $750,000 CAD over 36 months to strengthen Alberta’s Health and Life Sciences ecosystem. It targets research commercialization, clinical trials, and health system transformation, including enabling tools, implementation readiness, and system enablement readiness.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research commercialization projects focused on advancing health technologies with strong commercial potential that enable personalized health.
- Clinical trials projects developing enabling tools, methodologies, and solutions to accelerate clinical trials in Alberta, or piloting innovations that aim to provide benefits to Albertans with at least one trial site in Alberta.
- Health system transformation projects focused on implementation readiness or system enablement readiness.
Documents Needed
- Original application
- Written individual peer reviewer comments
- Written scores
- Letter of decision from the Tri-agency organization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Individual scholarship or fellowship applications submitted by graduate students or postdoctoral fellows.
- Applicants who are prohibited from receiving Alberta Innovates funding due to past bad debt or not being in good financial standing with Alberta Innovates or its subsidiaries, InnoTech Alberta and C-FER Technologies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any costs incurred before the Investment Agreement is signed by Alberta Innovates and the applicant.
- Costs greater than market prices.
- Universal prevention.
Selection criteria
- Fit with the LevMax-Health program objectives and intended outcomes.
- Tri-agency merit review, including written scores and comments.
- Alberta Innovates’ internal strategic relevance and impact review.
- In high-demand competitions, Alberta Innovates may apply an internal threshold for handling submissions.
How to apply
- Review the LevMax-Health Program Guide.
- Access, complete, and submit the Application form on the online grants portal.
- Upload all supporting documents from the Tri-agency funding program, including the original application, written individual peer reviewer comments, written scores, and the letter of decision from the Tri-agency organization.
- Submit the application by August 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST.
Processing and Agreement
- Approved applicants must sign Alberta Innovates’ standard-form Investment Agreement before any funding is provided.
- Alberta Innovates will not provide any funding until the Investment Agreement has been signed by all parties.
- Funding is advanced on a milestone completion basis; the applicant must submit a Progress or Final Report and demonstrate sufficient progress before the next milestone payment.
- Funded projects may be required to provide a graphical abstract if requested by Alberta Innovates.
- Project outcomes may be monitored for up to five years after completion.
Additional information
- Notices of conditional approval may be issued on a staggered basis throughout November and December 2026 based on the volume of strong applications and budget availability, with notifications regarding unsuccessful applications to follow.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health?
LevMax-Health supports Alberta-based post-secondary institutions through Alberta Innovates with up to $750,000 CAD over 36 months to strengthen Alberta’s Health and Life Sciences ecosystem. It targets research commercialization, clinical trials, and health system transformation, including enabling tools, implementation readiness, and system enablement readiness.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health Funds up to $750,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health program, you must:
Alberta-based post-secondary institution.
Project aligned with LevMax-Health objectives and one priority area.
Project received Tri-agency results between February 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026, but was not funded.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health?
Research commercialization projects focused on advancing health technologies with strong commercial potential that enable personalized health.
Clinical trials projects developing enabling tools, methodologies, and solutions to accelerate clinical trials in Alberta, or piloting innovations that aim to provide benefits to Albertans with at least one trial site in Alberta.
Health system transformation projects focused on implementation readiness or system enablement readiness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Casey.Rusin@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-429-6898.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health available?
The Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health is a Grant and Funding