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Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Strengthen cybersecurity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Review program guidelines and timelines
- Consult the DAIA 2 program guidelines to understand the objectives, parameters, and evaluation process.
- Note the key dates for the competition, including the LOI deadline (September 25, 2025, by 2:00 pm Pacific Time), full proposal deadline (November 20, 2025, by 2:00 pm Pacific Time), and the anticipated notification of results (early March 2026).
- Refer to the Proposal Central FAQ and any additional resources (e.g., Data Literacy Webinar on HDPBC) as needed.
- Step 2: Prepare and submit the Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Develop a brief outline of the proposed project, ensuring it addresses the DAIA 2 program’s eligibility criteria.
- Prepare a concise description that highlights the project scope and how it fits the DAIA 2 objectives.
- Access Genome BC’s Proposal Central system.
- Complete and submit the LOI to Genome BC through Proposal Central by the specified LOI deadline to be considered.
- Await Genome BC’s review of the LOI for eligibility and reviewer assignment.
- Step 3: Receive LOI decision and invitation to submit proposal
- Receive notification from Genome BC regarding the LOI decision and whether you are invited to submit a full proposal (expected October 16, 2025).
- Proceed to the full proposal stage only if invited.
- Step 4: Prepare the full proposal and budget
- Develop a detailed description of the clinical and other data requested through the Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC).
- Describe the planned project, including research methods, activities, objectives, and milestones.
- Prepare a comprehensive project budget, including data access fees, respecting the maximum allowable project budget.
- Ensure the proposal addresses the evaluation criteria outlined in Appendix 1 of the DAIA 2 Guidelines.
- Step 5: Submit the full proposal to Genome BC
- Log in to Genome BC’s Proposal Central system.
- Upload the complete proposal and associated budget, following the DAIA 2 program guidelines.
- Submit the full proposal to Genome BC by the proposal deadline of November 20, 2025 (by 2:00 pm Pacific Time).
- Step 6: Evaluation and funding decision
- Genome BC coordinates external review of proposals and evaluates them against the stated criteria.
- Genome BC makes final decisions on which proposals will be awarded funding; these decisions are final.
- Receive the notification of results from Genome BC, anticipated in early March 2026.
- If needed, direct any questions to Genome BC at DAIA@genomebc.ca.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 Program
What is the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2?
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 much funding can be received?
Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
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.
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.
Where is the Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 available?
The Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2 program is available the province of British Columbia.
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