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
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