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Ignite Innovation Grants Program
Innovative arthritis research funding for new ideas
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative arthritis research with a maximum of $100,000 over two years. It funds pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary data analyses, small research projects, research methodology development, and new research technology.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pilot or feasibility studies
- Secondary analysis of existing data
- Small, self-contained research projects
- Development of research methodology
- Development of new research technology
Documents Needed
- Scientific abstract
- Project description and references
- Relevance statement to priority areas
- Lay summary sections
- Signature page, CVs, timeline, and support letters
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian research institutions
- Researchers working in arthritis-related fields
- Investigators with a Principal Investigator role
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based outside Canada
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as Principal Investigators
- Applicants without an eligible host institution
Eligible expenses
- Research personnel, supplies, and minor equipment
- Open access publication costs
- Research travel and conference travel
- Animal costs and maintenance, if applicable
- Service contracts and consultants directly tied to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- PI and co-applicant salaries or benefits
- Institutional overhead and indirect costs
- Secretarial, administrative, or general office support
- Construction or renovation costs
- Entertainment, hospitality, and membership fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit and novelty of the project
- Potential to address an important barrier or problem
- Feasibility and strength of the research approach
- Alignment with Arthritis Society Canada priority areas
- Consumer engagement, sex and gender considerations, and knowledge translation plan
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account on Arthritis Society Canada’s online grants portal
- Log in or register before starting the application.
- Start the application under the Principal Investigator’s account.
- Step 2: Prepare the application materials
- Complete the required forms and written sections.
- Gather supporting documents such as CVs, references, and letters of support.
- Step 3: Submit through the online portal
- Upload all required components in the portal.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are screened and peer reviewed.
- Applicants are notified of the result through the program process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible proposals are reviewed by scientific and clinical experts, with consumer input.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review.
- Successful applicants receive a formal award notice before funding begins.
- Reporting and policy requirements apply after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Arthritis Society Canada’s online grants portal.
- Consumers may be involved in the project and peer review.
- Applicants must disclose any use of AI in application materials.
- Grantees must follow Arthritis Society Canada reporting and acknowledgement requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ignite Innovation Grants Program Program
What is the Ignite Innovation Grants Program?
This program supports innovative arthritis research with a maximum of $100,000 over two years. It funds pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary data analyses, small research projects, research methodology development, and new research technology.
How much funding can be received?
Ignite Innovation Grants Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ignite Innovation Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Ignite Innovation Grants Program program, you must:
Eligible PI and Canadian host institution
Arthritis research relevance
Novel and feasible project
What expenses are eligible under Ignite Innovation Grants Program?
Pilot or feasibility studies
Secondary analysis of existing data
Small, self-contained research projects
Development of research methodology
Development of new research technology
Who can I contact for more information about the Ignite Innovation Grants Program?
You can contact Arthritis Society Canada (ASC).
Where is the Ignite Innovation Grants Program available?
The Ignite Innovation Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Ignite Innovation Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ignite Innovation Grants Program is a Grant and Funding