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INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 150,000
Deadline
March 11, 2026
Opened January 26, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports collaborative image-guided therapy and AI R&D projects in Canada. Up to CAD 150,000 is available for 9- to 12-month pilot projects focused on commercialization.
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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
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 33.329998% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative R&D in image-guided therapy
- Integration of AI or advanced data capabilities into IGT technologies
- Industrial research and new knowledge development
- Large-scale technology demonstration toward commercialization
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget workbook
- Application Questions document responses
- Ultimate Recipient Agreement template information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian corporations
- Academic institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Industry collaborators that are Project Leads on a selected Focus Fund project
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour for project work
- Subcontractors and consultants
- Direct materials and consumables
- Equipment and related shipping or modifications
- Other direct costs such as software, computing access, and patent filing
- Indirect costs and overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Travel to conferences and trade shows
- In-kind support such as equipment discounts or cloud credits
- Equity, stock options, and similar non-cash compensation
- Advertising, selling, and marketing expenses
- Interest, taxes, fines, donations, and recruiting fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- At least one collaborator outside Ontario
Selection criteria
- Need and solution: 20%
- Research, development and commercialization plan: 25%
- Ability to deliver: 20%
- Impact: 20%
- Overall impressions of the project: 15%
- Data sharing with the INOVAIT network
How to apply
- Step 1: Register on the INOVAIT Funding Portal
- Create an account on the portal.
- Complete the short eligibility quiz.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Review the Guide for Applicants.
- Complete the Application Questions document.
- Prepare the project budget workbook.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Upload the application through the INOVAIT Funding Portal.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- INOVAIT reviews eligibility and scores eligible applications.
- Funding decisions are sent in writing to applicants.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for basic eligibility
- Eligible applications are reviewed by at least two reviewers
- Recommendations are presented to the INOVAIT Management Board
- Final funding decisions are made by the Management Board
- Successful applicants enter a written Ultimate Recipient Agreement before funding
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the INOVAIT Funding Portal.
- A short eligibility quiz is required before access to the application form.
- The project lead is the primary contact during the application and review process.
- All applications are reviewed competitively and funding is not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the INOVAIT Pilot Fund Program
What is the INOVAIT Pilot Fund?
Supports collaborative image-guided therapy and AI R&D projects in Canada. Up to CAD 150,000 is available for 9- to 12-month pilot projects focused on commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
INOVAIT Pilot Fund Funds up to 33.329998% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 11, 2026.
Who is eligible for the INOVAIT Pilot Fund program?
To be eligible for the INOVAIT Pilot Fund program, you must:
Image-guided therapy project
Canadian SME involvement required
Activities in Canada only
What expenses are eligible under INOVAIT Pilot Fund?
Collaborative R&D in image-guided therapy
Integration of AI or advanced data capabilities into IGT technologies
Industrial research and new knowledge development
Large-scale technology demonstration toward commercialization
Who can I contact for more information about the INOVAIT Pilot Fund?
You can contact INOVAIT Canada by email at inovait@sunnybrook.ca.
Where is the INOVAIT Pilot Fund available?
The INOVAIT Pilot Fund program is available the province of Ontario.