- NOW OPEN! -
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Overview
The DHDP is launching a Request for Applications for the Digital Health Innovation Fund. The purpose of this opportunity is to support the development of research programs through their use of the Platform. While the fund prioritizes oncology and neurology research programs, the DHDP is a disease agnostic initiative. Applications focused on other areas of health and AI research where similar data may be available (eg. diabetes, cardiology) will also be considered. By identifying and selecting research initiatives for their compelling science, projects will advance the design and use of the Platform to support meaningful and impactful projects. In parallel, the intention is to stimulate collaboration among small- and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), while adopting a view toward the commercialization potential of research discoveries.
Information about the Fund
Support offered
A total of up to $25-million will be available until March 2027 through the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science, Economic, and Development (SIF, Stream 4) fund, which will operate under a reimbursement model. It is anticipated that individual eligible projects will have a cost between $1 million to $7 million.
Eligible funds may be stacked with other federal, provincial or municipal governmental assistance, provided the collaborator does not exceed their maximum government assistance ratio. Project teams must demonstrate that the combined level of financial assistance from all governmental sources does not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of Eligible Supported Costs incurred by any Industry Collaborator and one hundred percent (100%) of Eligible Supported Costs incurred by any Academic Collaborator.
Eligibility Criteria
This competition is open to all private-sector and public organizations (for example, academic, health and research institutions and their foundations, independently owned businesses or industries, multinational enterprises (MNEs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and granting agencies) from across Canada.
Each project must actively involve:
- Inclusion and involvement of two (2) or more Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises — SMEs — defined as fewer than 499 employees.
- Inclusion of a data provider who wishes to share health data through the DHDP.
- Please Note: SMEs who have access to data needed to complete their proposed project only require an additional SME (for a total of two) to form a project team.
More information is available in the FULL RFA Document. Applicants who are not currently members of the DHDP Network are required to obtain DHDP Network membership to be eligible for funds. Membership will be embedded in the RFA process when Letters of Intent (LOIs) are submitted (deadline September 15, 2025).
Visit https://www.dhdp.ca/membership/joining-the-dhdp to learn more.
Important documents
Application documents
- Request for Applications: EN | FR
- Expression of Interest Survey (English only)
- Eligible Costs Table: EN only - NEW
LOI documents
Supporting documents
- DHDP Poster 2025: EN | FR
- DHDP Technology Readiness: EN | FR
- DHDP Infrastructure: EN | FR
- DHDP Functionalities: EN | FR
Webinar: May 2, 2025 (EN)
- Webinar recording and slide deck available (also FR).
- FAQ (pdf) available: DHIF FAQs - V2 July 2025
Online Application
The online submission portal for DHIF Letters of Intent (LOI) opens August 15. Please see below under Key Dates for online portal user guides and How to Register.
Next Steps
Please see below for key deadlines and revisit this page for updates to application and supporting documents. LOI templates and checklists are posted above. In the meantime, please refer to the RFA call for details on eligibility, LOI requirements, and next steps.
Key Dates
March 28, 2025: Digital Health Innovation Fund launch
The Request for Applications call for the Digital Health Innovation Fund goes live.
Week of April 28, 2025: Webinars and Q&A
Please submit general questions to the question form below or email dhdp@tfri.ca. Webinars will commence the week of April 28. Invitations will be sent to those who completed the EOI survey in addition to existing DHDP Network members.
Webinar recording and slide deck for May 02, 2025 (ENG) now available.
July 15, 2025: Expression of Interest (EOI) due
EOI survey is completed to indicate your interest in the funding opportunity and if you require Matchmaking Assistance to form an eligible project team.
September 15, 2025: Letter of Intent (LOI) due
One (1) LOI per project team should be submitted including representation from at least 2 SMEs.
Checklists and templates are posted above (see Important Documents).
Online Application
The online submission portal for DHIF Letters of Intent (LOI) opens August 15.
October 1, 2025: Invitation for Full Applications sent
LOIs are assessed for eligibility and alignment with DHDP objectives. Select project teams will be invited to submit a full application.
November 15, 2025: Deadline for Full Applications
The deadline for full applications is November 30, 2025.
December 2025: Project Selection
The DHDP Eligible Project Selection Review Committee will evaluate each project. See application review process below for more information.
January 2026: Funding Start Date
Successful applicants are informed, and funding details are communicated including start date.
Question form
Questions about the Digital Health Innovation Fund?
Are you unsure about your eligibility? Are you unclear about the application process? Do you have any questions about the Digital Health Innovation Fund? Please send your questions to dhdp [at] tfri dot ca and we will get back to you as soon as we can!