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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Supports pandemic readiness through research and training
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2023
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The program supports pandemic preparedness through research, skills development, and research infrastructure. It funds applied research partnerships, training activities, and bioscience infrastructure linked to a funded hub.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research partnerships in biosciences and biomanufacturing
- Skills development partnerships supporting biomanufacturing talent
- Research infrastructure projects for bioscience capacity
Documents Needed
- Detailed proposal description
- Project budget template
- Scientific and technical summary
- Strategic overview
- Partner contribution and risk forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities and colleges
- Research hospitals
- Canadian nonprofit research institutions
Who is not eligible
- For-profit private institutions
- Clinical-trial-only projects
- Standalone skills-development projects without research
- Standalone infrastructure projects without research support
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries and benefits
- Training-related materials and activities
- Infrastructure equipment, installation, and construction
- Operating and maintenance costs for funded infrastructure
- Security and cybersecurity costs for infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clinical trials
- Projects focused only on skills training or infrastructure without research support
- Small-animal facilities
- General operating costs unrelated to the funded infrastructure
- Travel, hospitality, and promotional costs for infrastructure projects
Processing and Agreement
- Administrative review confirms eligibility and completeness
- Scientific and technical review assesses merit
- Strategic review checks alignment with program priorities
- Final funding decisions are approved by the SPIIE steering committee and the FCI Board
- Approved projects are then funded through the administering institution
Additional information
- Applications must be supported by a funded research hub.
- Any private-sector partner must be incorporated in Canada and active in Canada.
- Private-sector partnerships require a risk assessment form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
The program supports pandemic preparedness through research, skills development, and research infrastructure. It funds applied research partnerships, training activities, and bioscience infrastructure linked to a funded hub.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program?
To be eligible for the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program, you must:
Supported by a funded hub
Eligible administering institution
Supports research-linked project
What expenses are eligible under Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
Applied research partnerships in biosciences and biomanufacturing
Skills development partnerships supporting biomanufacturing talent
Research infrastructure projects for bioscience capacity
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at cbrf-frbc@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
Where is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission available?
The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission is a Researchers And Facilities