Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program

As healthcare costs rise and new technologies reshape how care is delivered, Alberta’s health and life sciences sector faces a growing need for shared infrastructure and coordinated support. The Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program (HIPP) was created to address this gap by helping organizations build platforms that make it easier for health innovators to move from idea to market-ready solution. Led by Alberta Innovates, the program focuses on strengthening the province’s health innovation ecosystem rather than funding individual products, making it especially relevant for organizations working behind the scenes to support startups and scale-ups.

HIPP is designed for Alberta-based enterprises and nonprofits in healthcare, medical technology, and biotechnology that can deliver tools, resources, or services benefiting multiple innovators. Funding support of up to roughly $200,000 is available on a non-repayable basis, starting with early-stage proof-of-concept work and potentially extending into longer-term platform development. Supported initiatives often tackle common challenges such as business readiness, regulatory navigation, product development, and connecting innovators with existing programs and partners across the ecosystem.

While the program is currently inactive, it remains a strong example of how Alberta Innovates invests in system-level impact within health and life sciences. For organizations considering future opportunities or similar partnership-based funding, understanding how HIPP works can help clarify whether this type of platform-focused support aligns with your mission and long-term plans.