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SPARC Ignite Grants
Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
SPARC Ignite Grants provide up to CAD 20,000 to support new collaborations in bone and joint health research. The program funds operational research support, including salaries, stipends, materials, supplies, services, and access to MoJo facilities or the Biomechanics lab.
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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 : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new collaborations between clinicians and scientists.
- Development of new research ideas and pilot projects in bone and joint health.
- High-risk, high-reward research projects that may generate pilot data.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Application submitted as a single file
- Progress report or final report, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Interdisciplinary research teams.
- Teams of clinicians and scientists.
- Teams including University of Calgary bone and joint health researchers with a McCaig Institute member.
Eligible expenses
- Operational research support such as salaries, stipends, materials, supplies, and services.
- Access to the MoJo facilities or the Biomechanics lab.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel costs.
- Relocation costs.
- Other non-operational purposes.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Calgary.
- Calgary, Alberta.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline and late or incomplete submissions are not considered.
- The SPARC Ignite Grant Review Committee ranks eligible teams based on the published evaluation criteria.
- Successful applicants are notified within one month of the deadline.
- A final report is reviewed at the end of the project.
Additional information
- Applications developed and submitted by SPARC event attendees are preferred.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge the McCaig Institute in project-related communications.
- Annual progress reports and a final report are required.
- A no-cost extension may be requested in writing before the support term ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SPARC Ignite Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SPARC Ignite Grants. 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 SPARC Ignite Grants?
SPARC Ignite Grants provide up to CAD 20,000 to support new collaborations in bone and joint health research. The program funds operational research support, including salaries, stipends, materials, supplies, services, and access to MoJo facilities or the Biomechanics lab.
How much funding can be received?
SPARC Ignite Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SPARC Ignite Grants program?
To be eligible for the SPARC Ignite Grants program, you must:
At least two team members.
Includes a scientist and clinician or different disciplines.
At least one McCaig Institute member.
What expenses are eligible under SPARC Ignite Grants?
Development of new collaborations between clinicians and scientists.
Development of new research ideas and pilot projects in bone and joint health.
High-risk, high-reward research projects that may generate pilot data.
Who can I contact for more information about the SPARC Ignite Grants?
You can contact McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health by email at mccaig@ucalgary.ca.
Where is the SPARC Ignite Grants available?
The SPARC Ignite Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the SPARC Ignite Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SPARC Ignite Grants is a Researchers And Facilities