mCannabis - Exploring Cannabis-Based Medicines and Tools Program

mCannabis - Exploring Cannabis-Based Medicines and Tools Program is sponsored by Alberta Innovates. This program addresses urgent knowledge gaps related to the efficacy and safety of medical-use cannabis, particularly for pain management. It supports pre-clinical research to understand cannabis-based chemicals and aims to improve patient outcomes.

mCannabis - Alberta Innovates The Exploring Cannabis-Based Medicines and Tools (mCannabis) Program addresses urgent gaps in knowledge related to the medical use of cannabis. Program Status refers to the state of work going on within this particular program. If the Program is 'Active', it is either accepting new applications or research is currently underway.

If the Program is 'Inactive', the Program is neither accepting new applications nor is any research being conducted. Intake Status refers to the state of the Program's call for new applications. If the Intake is displaying 'Open', the Program is accepting new applications.

If the Intake is displaying 'Closed', the Program is not accepting new applications. Addresses gaps in knowledge related to the medical use of cannabis. mCannabis - Program Guide Academic Institutions & Researchers Government or Public Entity Pain is the most common reason Canadians engage the health system.

This drives an urgent, unmet, need for the development or identification of novel pain management strategies. Cannabis may be a solution in some applications. The Exploring Cannabis-Based Medicines and Tools Program addresses urgent knowledge gaps related to the efficacy and safety of medical-use cannabis.

The current approach supports pre-clinical research towards understanding cannabis-based chemicals for pain with the aim of exploring lesser-known cannabinoids and terpenoids. Understand cannabis phytochemicals for possible pain or analgesic properties (Stream 1). Improve patient outcomes and grow Canada’s cannabis industry by understanding how Alberta Innovates can support the use of post-market surveillance data (Stream 2).

Provide a platform of engagement among medical cannabis stakeholders to coordinate and collaborate to generate evidence and knowledge for more informed cannabis use. Provide advisory support for entities seeking engagement and input with healthcare delivery professionals and patients. Promote Alberta-based research and innovation into local and global markets to support Canada’s cannabis industry.

Realize economic and health benefits for Albertans.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria An applicant must be one of the following: An Alberta-based post-secondary institution A government entity or health delivery agent A not-for-profit organization that is: incorporated in Alberta, or incorporated in another jurisdiction and extra-provincially registered in Alberta, or a General Partnership, Limited Partnership, or Limited Liability Partnership and registered in Alberta; and have a legal and physical presence in Alberta.

Project Eligibility Criteria To qualify for funding all projects must: identify critical go/no-go milestones; appropriate Health Canada Cannabis licensing or exemptions (if required) to deliver on project milestones (Refer to Health Canada Guidance Documents on the Cannabis Act and Regulations); be completed within the term; be able to provide a non-confidential graphical abstract; and submit to other criteria that Alberta Innovates may develop from time to time Submit your application form and supporting information.

Wait for your application to be reviewed. If successful, execute an Investment Agreement with Alberta Innovates. For the full ‘How to Apply’ criteria, consult the Program Guide.

Alberta Innovates leverages internal staff and external expert reviewers to evaluate the applications submitted. We evaluate promising research and technologies for scientific and technical merit based on innovation opportunity, impact potential, project design and implementation plan. Full details available in the Program Guide.

SmartSimple Online Application Portal mCannabis – Stream 1 Application Form (Sections 3 – 7) mCannabis – Stream 2 Request for Information Form mCannabis Frequently Asked Questions mCannabis Sample Investment Agreement Application Work Plan and Budget Workbook Example Guiding Questions for Innovators Seeking Artificial Intelligence Services Executive Director, Health Innovation Sunil. Rajput@albertainnovates.

ca mCannabis - Closed Intake The Exploring Cannabis-Based Medicines and Tools (mCannabis) Program addresses urgent gaps in knowledge related to the medical use of cannabis. Registration closed: June 1, 2023 12:00 am Program intake currently closed. Registration closed: June 1, 2023 12:00 am