Digital4Health (D4H) Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Digital health innovators and startups developing innovative care delivery solutions - Alberta health system partners (Alberta Health Services, Primary Care Networks, private clinics) - Joint venture entities formed through partnerships between health providers and technology companies - Social enterprises and non-profits operating in the digital health sector - Companies must have Alberta operations or demonstrate commitment to serving the Alberta health system - Both early-stage and established digital health companies are considered ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding amount: Varies by project scope and partnership model; typically ranges from $50,000 to $500,000+ - Cost-sharing: Projects may require matching contributions from participating organizations (percentage varies) - Budget allocation: Funds support innovation implementation, pilot projects, and care model deployment - Payment structure: Typically disbursed in phases aligned with project milestones - No repayment obligation for successful grant recipients ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology development and adaptation for Alberta health system integration - Pilot project implementation and deployment costs - Integration with existing health infrastructure and electronic health records - Staff training and change management programs - Data analytics and evaluation of care model outcomes - Clinical validation and evidence generation - Project management and coordination between partners - Regulatory compliance and certification activities - Salaries for dedicated project personnel (reasonable allocation) - Hardware, software licenses, and digital tools directly supporting the innovation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership requirement: Applicants must demonstrate commitment from at least one Alberta health system partner - Care model focus: Projects must address real clinical or operational challenges within Alberta's health system - Implementation timeline: Projects typically have 12-24 month execution windows - Reporting obligations: Regular progress reports, financial statements, and outcome metrics required - Milestone-based disbursement: Funding released upon achievement of defined project milestones - Intellectual property: Rights