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Ignite Innovation Grants Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Ignite Innovation Grants Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Ignite Innovation Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the Ignite Innovation Grants Program program, you must: Eligible PI required Eligible Canadian Host institution Arthritis-focused innovative project

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ignite Innovation Grants Program?

You can contact Arthritis Society Canada (ASC).

Q: Where is the Ignite Innovation Grants Program available?

The Ignite Innovation Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Ignite Innovation Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ignite Innovation Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Canada

Support for transformative arthritis research and testing

Grant and Funding

Arthritis Society Canada

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

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

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

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

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ignite Innovation Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ignite Innovation Grants Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.