Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

This program supports Alberta health-tech companies in advancing commercial progression and breaking into new markets.

What Is Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access?

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access is a program that focuses on facilitating the entry of innovative products and services into the healthcare market. It provides support and resources to help companies navigate regulatory processes, establish partnerships, and access funding, enabling them to bring their healthcare innovations to market effectively.

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access Overview

The Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access program accelerates the introduction of innovative healthcare products and services to the market. It supports companies in navigating regulations and securing funding, connecting them with stakeholders and providing guidance on compliance, reimbursement, and market assessment. AICE fosters collaboration, drives adoption of innovative solutions, and improves patient care by ensuring the accessibility of groundbreaking healthcare technologies.

Through AICE – Market Access, companies access experts, market insights, and funding opportunities to navigate the healthcare landscape. The program supports a wide range of innovations, including medical devices, diagnostics, digital health solutions, and therapeutics. By translating research into real-world impact, AICE – Market Access contributes to the growth of the healthcare industry and enhances patient outcomes.

How Much Funding?

– Up to 50%, to a maximum of $300,000 over 24 months

WHO QUALIFIES?

– Either the SME applicant or the testing site applicant Must demonstrate a significant legal and physical presence in Alberta
– Relationship between SME and testing site Must not create a conflict of interest

SME Eligibility:
– For profit
– Less than 500 full time employees
– Less than $50M in annual gross revenues
– Legal entity with up to date corporate filings
– Possess a health innovation, ready for clinical/real world testing

Testing site eligibility:
– for-profit, not-for-profit organization or government affiliated entity
– Legal entity
– Possess resources and infrastructure required for supporting the proposed project

Eligible Activities & Expenditures

– Commercialization of novel health technology that has the potential to significantly enhance patient care while simultaneously creating health, social and economic impact for Alberta
– Collaboration between SMEs and real-world testing sites in carrying out implementation projects or clinical trials of innovative health technologies
– Projects must be ready for clinical/real world testing

Project eligibility:
– At least one testable business hypothesis based on evaluation criteria of key purchasing decision-makers or include a testable clinical hypothesis that will support regulatory approval process
– Sound methodology that will test hypotheses and inform any barriers to adoption
– Completed within the 24 month term

Salaries and benefits
Travel (up to 5% of total costs)
Equipment, materials and supplies
Software, new technologies and databases
Use of facilities
Other direct costs deemed eligible

PROGRAM DEADLINE

Currently open

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Our team will review your application and provide funding recommendations within a few weeks. If your project is approved, you’ll receive funding to cover a portion of eligible project costs.

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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

What Is Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access?