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Praespero - Innovation Awards
Funding for novel autoimmune disease research
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Praespero’s Innovation Awards provide up to CAD 150,000 for novel biomedical and medical research projects focused on autoimmune diseases. The program supports unconventional research that advances understanding of root causes, prevention, and potential cures.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Novel biomedical and medical research projects on autoimmune diseases.
- Research aimed at understanding root causes of autoimmunity.
- Research supporting autoimmune disease prevention and cure development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Biomedical and medical researchers.
- Research labs working on autoimmune disease.
Eligible geographic areas
- Not specified; research projects are funded around the world.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Board.
- Award recipients are selected after a rigorous criteria-based assessment.
- Funding is not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Praespero - Innovation Awards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Praespero - Innovation Awards. 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 Praespero - Innovation Awards?
Praespero’s Innovation Awards provide up to CAD 150,000 for novel biomedical and medical research projects focused on autoimmune diseases. The program supports unconventional research that advances understanding of root causes, prevention, and potential cures.
How much funding can be received?
Praespero - Innovation Awards Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Praespero - Innovation Awards program?
To be eligible for the Praespero - Innovation Awards program, you must:
Novel autoimmune research
Meets rigorous criteria
Advances autoimmunity understanding
What expenses are eligible under Praespero - Innovation Awards?
Novel biomedical and medical research projects on autoimmune diseases.
Research aimed at understanding root causes of autoimmunity.
Research supporting autoimmune disease prevention and cure development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Praespero - Innovation Awards?
You can contact Praespero - An Autoimmune Research Fund by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Praespero - Innovation Awards available?
The Praespero - Innovation Awards program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Praespero - Innovation Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Praespero - Innovation Awards is a Researchers And Facilities