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Catalyst Grant: Digital Health
Funding for digital health research projects
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
March 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $100,000 per year for one year supports digital health research. It funds original projects that advance discovery, pilot data, evaluation, scale-up, or implementation in CIHR-IMHA mandate areas.
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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 : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Original digital health research projects.
- Pilot studies that generate preliminary data.
- Research to evaluate digital health tools or solutions.
- Scale-up or implementation of digital health products, platforms, or applications.
Documents Needed
- ResearchNet application form
- Participant table
- Research proposal summary
- CVs for all required participants
- Letters of support and other required attachments
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early- and mid-career independent researchers.
- Knowledge users affiliated with eligible Canadian institutions.
- Principal Knowledge Users who identify as patient partners.
- Indigenous researchers and Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Patient partner compensation
- Community engagement and culturally appropriate activities
- Knowledge translation and communication materials
- Translation and preparation of public-facing content
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives.
- Quality, feasibility, and appropriateness of the research approach.
- Originality and innovation of the proposal.
- Environment and resources available to support the work.
- Impact of the research and partner contribution, if applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Registration
- Register the Nominated Principal Applicant and any other participants in ResearchNet.
- Submit the registration to remain eligible for the full application.
- Step 2: Full application
- Complete the participant information and proposal sections.
- Upload the required CVs and supporting documents.
- Include the participant table, letters of support, and any required attachments.
- Step 3: Review and submit
- Preview the full application in ResearchNet.
- Obtain required signatures and submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked through a relevance review at the full application stage.
- Only applications aligned with the mandate, digital health, and program objectives move forward.
- Eligible applications then go through peer review and ranking.
- Funding is awarded from the top of the ranking until funds are exhausted.
- Successful applicants are notified and funded projects begin on the funding start date.
Additional information
- CIHR will host webinars to support applicants and answer questions.
- Successful applicants may be encouraged to participate in peer review when invited.
- Public-facing materials must be in both English and French, screen-reader accessible, and written in plain language.
- Research security attestation may be required for named researchers if the project advances sensitive technology areas.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health Program
What is the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health?
Up to $100,000 per year for one year supports digital health research. It funds original projects that advance discovery, pilot data, evaluation, scale-up, or implementation in CIHR-IMHA mandate areas.
How much funding can be received?
Catalyst Grant: Digital Health Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health program?
To be eligible for the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health program, you must:
Early- or mid-career applicants
Digital health focus
Indigenous involvement, if applicable
What expenses are eligible under Catalyst Grant: Digital Health?
Original digital health research projects.
Pilot studies that generate preliminary data.
Research to evaluate digital health tools or solutions.
Scale-up or implementation of digital health products, platforms, or applications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health available?
The Catalyst Grant: Digital Health program is available across Canada.
Is the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Catalyst Grant: Digital Health is a Grant and Funding