Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports real-world cannabis research to address clinical or policy knowledge gaps. Eligible projects may receive up to $300,000 over 24 months, with up to an additional $10,000 for proposal development after a successful Expression of Interest.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Generating new data to address a clinical or policy problem
- Analyzing data relationships related to real-world cannabis use
- Curating real-world data to support evidence-based decisions
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest application
- Full proposal application
- Work plan and budget workbook
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary institutions
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Health delivery agents
Eligible expenses
- Project costs to support approved activities
- Proposal development support costs for successful Expression of Interest applicants
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for fit with the program objectives and intended outcomes.
- Expression of Interest applications are evaluated first by the internal Health Innovation team.
- Selected applications are presented to the program panel for further review and support.
- Alberta Innovates staff and external expert reviewers participate in the evaluation.
Additional information
- The program is currently inactive and intake is closed.
- Successful Expression of Interest applicants may receive additional support for proposal development.
- Applicants can access a program panel for proposal strengthening and collaboration opportunities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the mCannabis.RealWorld Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the mCannabis.RealWorld. 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.
What is the mCannabis.RealWorld?
This program supports real-world cannabis research to address clinical or policy knowledge gaps. Eligible projects may receive up to $300,000 over 24 months, with up to an additional $10,000 for proposal development after a successful Expression of Interest.
How much funding can be received?
mCannabis.RealWorld Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the mCannabis.RealWorld program?
To be eligible for the mCannabis.RealWorld program, you must:
Post-secondary, nonprofit, or health delivery applicant
Project must be relevant to Alberta
Real-world data focus required
What expenses are eligible under mCannabis.RealWorld?
Generating new data to address a clinical or policy problem
Analyzing data relationships related to real-world cannabis use
Curating real-world data to support evidence-based decisions
Who can I contact for more information about the mCannabis.RealWorld?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Sunil.Rajput@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 780-603-3905.
Where is the mCannabis.RealWorld available?
The mCannabis.RealWorld program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the mCannabis.RealWorld a grant, loan, or tax credit?
mCannabis.RealWorld is a Researchers And Facilities