Closed
Source verified October 27, 2026
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Up to $200,000 for digital health pilots with Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors; intake closed.
Get notified when Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge reopens
Latest source updateLast Update: May 4, 2026Latest change: Digital4Health content now emphasizes the Project Stream and a new HSDP rehabilitation-care LOI, with updated eligibility, portal, and FAQ guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Latest change: Digital4Health content now emphasizes the Project Stream and a new HSDP rehabilitation-care LOI, with updated eligibility, portal, and FAQ guidance.
Digital4Health guidance updated
Digital4Health content now highlights a Project Stream for Health Service Delivery Partners and adds a new LOI form for the Creating the Future of Rehabilitation Care challenge. The eligibility, application steps, and support materials now focus on invited applicants, portal registration, and challenge-specific intake guidance, with expanded FAQ content on who can apply and what costs may be covered. The program scope also shifts toward a challenge-driven model with partner challenges and project-stream implementation support in Alberta.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian digital health technology solution providers able to pilot their solution with selected Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors. This is the challenge-specific applicant route, distinct from the broader D4H Project Stream for Health Service Delivery Partners.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Disrupting Benefits Challenge is a specific Digital4Health competition delivered with Alberta Blue Cross. It offers up to CAD $200,000 per project for Canadian digital health technology providers to pilot solutions with selected Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors over up to 24 months. The challenge focuses on chronic disease prevention and management, including wellness micro-habits, cardiovascular risk, obesity and weight-related conditions. Current intake is closed.
Receipt of requests is now closed
Get notified about updates to this grant.
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian digital health technology solution providers able to pilot their solution with selected Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors. This is the challenge-specific applicant route, distinct from the broader D4H Project Stream for Health Service Delivery Partners.
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
- Canadian applicants; pilots are conducted with selected Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors and must benefit Alberta. All user data and backups must reside in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with D4H objectives and intended outcomes
- Fit with the posted challenge statement or health system priority
- Potential to implement technology-enabled care models
- Potential for positive health and economic impact in Alberta
- Quality of the evaluation and milestone plan
How to apply
- Current intake is closed. When offered, applicants submit a Letter of Intent. Alberta Innovates reviews eligibility and challenge fit, invites promising providers to pitch to Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors, and invites selected providers to co-create a Full Proposal with the Plan Sponsor.
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
- Validated 27 October 2026 against https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/digital4health-disrupting-benefits-challenge/. Related umbrella: Digital4Health (D4H), https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/digital4health/. The official site maintains separate program pages and funding limits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge Program
What is the Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge?
The Disrupting Benefits Challenge is a specific Digital4Health competition delivered with Alberta Blue Cross. It offers up to CAD $200,000 per project for Canadian digital health technology providers to pilot solutions with selected Alberta Blue Cross Plan Sponsors over up to 24 months. The challenge focuses on chronic disease prevention and management, including wellness micro-habits, cardiovascular risk, obesity and weight-related conditions. Current intake is closed.
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 Grant and Funding