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Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2?

You can contact Genome British Columbia by email at DAIA@genomebc.ca.

Q: Is the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2?

Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 is funded by Genome British Columbia

Last Update: March 3, 2026

BC, Canada

Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data

Grant and Funding

Genome British Columbia

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increase IT security

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 provides up to $250,000 per project to support the secure integration and analysis of researcher-supplied genomics data with clinical and administrative health data from the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC). Funding supports ethically approved projects that upload tabular genomics data to HDPBC and carry out data linkage, integration, and analysis within the Trusted Analysis Environment using tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, and R.

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Review the DAIA 2 program guidelines and eligibility criteria to confirm that your project, data needs, and institution meet all requirements
Ensure your project has a BC-enrolled patient cohort, genomics data (or the ability to generate it within six months), and plans to use HDPBC
Verify that all Genome BC administrative requirements for any existing projects are up to date

Prepare Letter of Intent

Prepare a brief outline of your proposed project that clearly addresses all DAIA 2 eligibility criteria
Describe the planned use of HDPBC for data access, integration, linkage, and analysis
Create an account or log in to Proposal Central, Genome BC’s submission portal

Submit Letter of Intent

Submit the Letter of Intent (LOI) through Proposal Central by September 25, 2025, before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Ensure all required LOI fields are completed according to Genome BC instructions
Retain confirmation of submission from Proposal Central for your records

Await LOI review outcome

Wait for Genome BC to review your LOI for eligibility and alignment with DAIA 2 objectives
Receive notification by October 16, 2025, indicating whether you are invited to submit a full proposal
Consult Genome BC at DAIA@genomebc.ca if clarification on the LOI decision is needed

Prepare full project proposal

If invited, develop a detailed proposal describing clinical and administrative data requested via HDPBC and the planned research project
Define methods, activities, objectives, milestones, and analysis plans using HDPBC’s Trusted Analysis Environment tools
Prepare a detailed budget up to $250,000, including any data access fees, for a project term of up to 24 months

Validate proposal before submission

Ensure the proposal addresses the evaluation criteria outlined in Appendix 1 of the DAIA 2 Guidelines
Review all sections for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with DAIA 2 objectives and HDPBC requirements
Obtain any necessary internal approvals from your institution before submission

Submit full proposal

Submit the full proposal to Genome BC via Proposal Central by November 20, 2025, before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Confirm that all required documents and attachments are uploaded correctly
Save proof of submission and any confirmation emails from Proposal Central

Await funding decision

Wait while Genome BC and external reviewers evaluate your proposal against the DAIA 2 criteria
Monitor communications for any requests for clarification during the review process
Receive the funding decision in early March 2026 from Genome BC

Contacts

DAIA@genomebc.ca

BC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2. 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.