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Catalyst Grant: Digital Health
Funding for digital health research projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : 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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Catalyst Grant: Digital Health. 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.
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