Applications for the Digital Health Innovation Academy are Still Open

The Digital Health Innovation Academy (DHIA), offered in partnership with Brightsquid Secure Communications Corp., with support from CGI Inc., is a structured educational journey designed to empower up to 10 eligible digital health companies navigate the complexities of compliance and privacy for market access in Alberta, other Canadian jurisdictions, and/or USA. Through this free six-module virtual Program, the DHIA will provide a foundational understanding of compliance, risk management, and commercialization paths, and delve into practical applications of privacy principles and risk management strategies. Upon completion of the six structured modules, interested participants will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one consulting with Brightsquid to prepare SOC 2 Compliance (international) and HIPAA Compliance (USA) documentation as well as assistance with Privacy Impact Assessment filings in Alberta.  

Who should apply?

We’re looking for Alberta-based small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing digital health technologies interested in enhancing their privacy knowledge and compliance with regulatory requirements to meet North American compliance standards. Companies meeting up to technology readiness level (TRL) 6 are encouraged to apply.  

Intake Submission Deadline is March 10, 2024

Learn more about The Digital Health Innovation Academy and how to apply right here.