Innovation Fund

Via unique research grants, the Ted Rogers Centre funds impactful projects that show the most promise in transforming how we diagnose, treat and prevent heart failure.

Researcher Keith Dadson
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Our Innovation Fund is open to bench research, proof-of-concept development and the clinical assessment of new innovations – meaning it can play a key role in propelling great ideas forward. Whereas major government grant competitions tend to be more risk averse, we encourage lofty but achievable targets that demonstrate scientific merit.

Note: While projects must involve at least 2 of the Centre’s 3 partners – SickKids, University Health Network, University of Toronto – any collaborators worldwide may be co-applicants.

Seed Grants 2023 – Closes Nov 11

Renewable grants up to $100,000 for innovative projects that transform our understanding or approach to heart failure.

This year, we have partnered with the Mitochondrial Innovation Initiative (MITO2i) to host a second seed grant of $100,000/year (renewable) for projects that target mitochondrial disease, heart failure, and associated conditions.

Notes: Each application is linked to one account. We recommend electing a representative/primary applicant to create an account that can be shared across co-applicants. If you have any questions about the competition, email Purva Mehta (Coordinator, Planning and Operations) at purva.mehta@uhn.research.ca.

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COVID-19 Innovation Awards 2020

Up to $500,000 for projects that target the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19.

Seed Grants 2019

Renewable grants up to $100,000 for innovative projects that transform our understanding or approach to heart failure.

Strategic Grants 2018

Up to $1 million over 3 years for transformative research projects seeking to discover, develop and implement new innovations and therapies. Commercialization potential is a key factor.

Seed Grants 2016

Up to $100,000 grants that were awarded in partnership with Medicine by Design.