Innovative Medicines Canada provides support of up to $10,000 for projects that generate awareness, create educational programs, and improve access to innovative medicines. Eligible activities include disease awareness initiatives, health and science education programs, and health advocacy aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 1, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Initiatives to improve access to innovative medicines
Health advocacy initiatives aimed at improving the health of Canadians
Disease awareness initiatives
Health and science education programs

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,800

Create a biologics education toolkit and bilingual patient webinars

$ 10,000

Host an accredited access-to-medicines training for healthcare professionals

Eligibility

The proposal must align with Innovative Medicines Canada’s strategic priorities.
The project should focus on generating awareness, delivering education, or improving access to innovative medicines.

Who is eligible?

Patient and consumer groups
Healthcare professionals and related organizations
Academic community organizations
Business community organizations
Life sciences sector organizations

Selection criteria

Clear alignment between the proposal’s strategic priorities and Innovative Medicines Canada’s priorities

How to apply

Step 1: Develop proposal

Describe the project and its objectives.
Explain how the proposal aligns with Innovative Medicines Canada’s strategic priority areas (access, health advocacy, disease awareness, health and science education).
Identify the key partners involved, if applicable.

Step 2: Submit application

Send the proposal to Innovative Medicines Canada (submission method not specified in the provided information).

Step 3: Await decision

Allow approximately two months for processing.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are processed with an expected turnaround time of two months.

Additional information

Proposals are expected to clearly state strategic priorities aligned with Innovative Medicines Canada.
Priority is given to proposals involving key partner groups (e.g., patient/consumer groups and healthcare professionals).

Contacts

sponsorships@imc-mnc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sponsorship Opportunities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sponsorship Opportunities. 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.