Medical Innovation and Surgical Technology Accelerator Award

Competitive seed fellowship awarded to health technology prototypes, AI-driven surgical navigation systems, and diagnostic medical device projects ready for clinical translation at UAH.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Graduate student or clinical resident affiliated with the UAH health complex.
English language proficiency: English proficiency.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Business-technical hybrid proposal (5 pages) and device prototype documentation.
Recommendation letters: One clinical champion and one engineering faculty endorsement.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CAD $20,000 commercialization seed grant and incubator lab bench space
Application fee: CAD $0
Tuition / joining costs: CAD $0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: June 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Alberta Hospital & Clinical Sciences Complex documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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