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Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 6, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Up to $200,000 per project is available for digital health solutions that support Alberta’s health system. The program funds pilot testing, evaluation, and adoption of technology-enabled care models with Alberta partners.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 6, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pilot testing of digital health solutions
- Implementation of technology-enabled care models
- Evaluation of health, economic, and feasibility outcomes
- Co-creation of a full proposal with Alberta Blue Cross plan sponsors
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent form
- Full application or full proposal
- Supporting documentation for the project
- Progress or final reports during the project
- Signed investment agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian digital health technology solution providers
- Health Service Delivery Partners in Alberta
- Academic institutions, governments, not-for-profits, for-profits, and associations or consortia
Who is not eligible
- Technology solution providers that are not Canadian incorporated companies
- Primary applicants who are Technology Solution Providers in the Project Stream
- Organizations that do not meet Alberta Innovates' funding requirements
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs directly tied to the project
- Materials and supplies
- Software or database acquisition
- Subcontractor fees
- Pre-approved travel and other direct operating costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the investment agreement is signed
- General overhead and unrelated project costs
- Land, buildings, and lease-related costs
- Advertising, training, and routine maintenance
- Application costs, fines, penalties, and hospitality
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs or applications are reviewed for fit with program objectives.
- Applicants may be invited to pitch or move to a full proposal stage.
- Applications are assessed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers.
- Successful applicants must sign an investment agreement before funding starts.
- Progress and outcome reporting are required during and after the project.
Additional information
- Selected technology solutions may be piloted for up to 24 months.
- Applications are reviewed by Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers.
- Funding is tied to milestone completion and progress reporting.
- A standard investment agreement must be signed before funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge Program
What is the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge?
Up to $200,000 per project is available for digital health solutions that support Alberta’s health system. The program funds pilot testing, evaluation, and adoption of technology-enabled care models with Alberta partners.
How much funding can be received?
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge program, you must:
Canadian incorporated organization
Market-ready digital health technology
Project aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge?
Pilot testing of digital health solutions
Implementation of technology-enabled care models
Evaluation of health, economic, and feasibility outcomes
Co-creation of a full proposal with Alberta Blue Cross plan sponsors
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Antonio.Bruni@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-306-3095.
Where is the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge available?
The Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge is a Partnering and Collaboration