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Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Q: How much funding can be received?

Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 Funds up to 250000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

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.

Last Update: December 11, 2025

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

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

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 group

All the groups

Revenue structure

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.

Activities funded

Research projects that integrate researcher-supplied genomics data with clinical and administrative health data available through the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC).
Studies that securely link and analyze genomics and health sector datasets within HDPBC’s Trusted Analysis Environment (TAE-BC).
Projects that generate and upload tabular genomics data for enrolled patients to HDPBC for combined analysis with curated health data.
Health research initiatives that use HDPBC’s analytical tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python, R) to address clinical needs and improve healthcare outcomes in British Columbia.
Ethically approved initiatives that demonstrate clear benefits from using HDPBC for data access, integration, linkage and analysis in genomics-related research.

Eligibility

The project must involve a cohort of patients enrolled in British Columbia and require access to data available within the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC) for data linkage and integration.
The project must have genomics data for the enrolled patients available by the project start date, or be able to generate such data within the first six months from already collected samples.
The project must clearly demonstrate the benefits of using the HDPBC platform for data access, integration, linkage and analysis to achieve its objectives, and must upload its tabular genomics data into HDPBC for integration and analysis.
The Project Leader must be an academic researcher based at a BC post-secondary institution (or affiliated hospital/research institute), a federal government laboratory or regional health authority, or a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization with a research or knowledge translation mandate.
If the Project Leader is from a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, the project team must include individuals affiliated with a BC post-secondary institution (or affiliated hospital/research institute) or a federal government laboratory/regional health authority so that the HDPBC data access request can be led by an eligible institution.

Who is eligible?

Post-secondary educational institutions in British Columbia
Affiliated hospitals or research institutes of BC post-secondary institutions
Laboratories of federal government departments or agencies located in BC
Regional health authorities in British Columbia
Non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations in BC with a research or knowledge translation mandate

Who is not eligible

Private sector companies seeking industry partnerships to access Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC) data, as industry partnerships for this purpose are explicitly not allowed.
Organizations whose main legal entity is a for-profit business, since eligible Project Leaders must come from academic, governmental, or not-for-profit research-focused institutions.

Eligible expenses

Project costs up to a total budget of $250,000, including applicable data access fees for use of the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC) analytic environment.

Eligible geographic areas

Academic and research organizations based in British Columbia, Canada.
Projects involving cohorts of patients enrolled in British Columbia.

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

Additional information

The program is delivered in collaboration with the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC) operated by the BC Ministry of Health.
Projects must use HDPBC’s Trusted Analysis Environment (TAE-BC), which offers tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, R & Rtools, and MS Office for data analysis.
The initiative emphasizes responsible data stewardship aligned with FAIR and CARE data principles and rigorous data governance.
Program timelines include an LOI deadline of September 25, 2025, proposal deadline of November 20, 2025, and expected funding decision in early March 2026.

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.

What is the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2?

Research projects that integrate researcher-supplied genomics data with clinical and administrative health data available through the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC). Studies that securely link and analyze genomics and health sector datasets within HDPBC’s Trusted Analysis Environment (TAE-BC). Projects that generate and upload tabular genomics data for enrolled patients to HDPBC for combined analysis with curated health data. Health research initiatives that use HDPBC’s analytical tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python, R) to address clinical needs and improve healthcare outcomes in British Columbia. Ethically approved initiatives that demonstrate clear benefits from using HDPBC for data access, integration, linkage and analysis in genomics-related research.

What is the deadline to apply?

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

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

Who is eligible for the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 program?

To be eligible for the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 program, you must: Project Leader must be an academic researcher affiliated with a BC post-secondary institution, affiliated hospital, or research institute; a federal government lab or regional health authority; or an eligible non-profit research organization. Industry partnerships to access Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC) data are not allowed. If the Project Leader is from a non-profit organization, the project team must include a member from a BC post-secondary institution, affiliated hospital, research institute, federal lab, or regional health authority.