Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

Applicant Eligibility

The technology solution provider (TSP) must:

• Have the potential to address a challenge with their digital health technology,
• The technology meets a minimum Technology Readiness Level 7 requirements,
• Offer a digital health solution(s) that can be formulated into an implementation study leading to the development and evaluation of an innovative care model,
• The ideal digital health solution is supported by strong evidence of effectiveness and end-user satisfaction, and
• Comply with privacy, security and accessibility requirements as determined by Alberta Blue Cross®:
  • All user data must reside in Canada (including backup data).
  • Solution conforms to WCAG Level AA 2.1.
  • Cyber security technical safeguards in place.
  • Regular vulnerability testing performed.

For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the Disrupting Benefits Challenge Program Guide Appendix.

Project Eligibility

To qualify for funding, all Projects must:

• Align with the objectives of the Digital4Health Program;
• Align to and address a challenge statement as posted by Alberta Innovates and Alberta Blue Cross®;
• Have the potential to support the development of novel, technology-enabled care models;
• Implement and pilot digital health technology that meets at a minimum TRL level 7 requirements;
• Include key measurable milestones with deliverables, stepped with critical “go / no-go” decision points;
• Include a clear plan to evaluate project success (Health, economic and feasibility evaluation);
• Include a clear and compelling path to sustainable implementation post-project;
• Be completed within the 24-month term;
• Submit to other criteria that Alberta Innovates may develop from time-to-time.