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Ignite Innovation Grants Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support for transformative arthritis research and testing
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
Overview
The program funds transformative arthritis research concepts and approaches to overcome critical barriers and improve evidence-informed care. It provides up to $50,000 per year for up to two years and supports activities such as pilot or feasibility studies, secondary analysis of existing data, small self-contained research projects, research methodology development, and new research technology development.
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
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 98,000
Pilot AI flare prediction app using wearables and symptom diaries
$ 99,500
Ultrasound AI pipeline to standardize synovitis scoring in arthritis
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The application must be submitted by an eligible Principal Investigator (PI).
- The PI must be based at an eligible Canadian Host institution as defined by Arthritis Society Canada.
- The proposed project must align with the program’s purpose of advancing transformative approaches in arthritis research and management.
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Principal Investigators (PIs) based at Canadian Host institutions recognized by Arthritis Society Canada
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Projects are intended to be novel, high-potential ideas that could be expanded later through additional funding sources (e.g., operating grants, industry partnerships, cross-discipline funding opportunities).
- These projects aim to address critical barriers in arthritis research and challenge current approaches to arthritis management and care.
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