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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Supports bioscience research infrastructure in Canada
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 138,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports bioscience research infrastructure for Canadian institutions involved in biomanufacturing and life sciences. It funds high-performance tools, innovative research spaces, biocontainment facilities, and related research infrastructure linked to partnered research projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 138,500,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Partnered applied research in biomanufacturing and life sciences
- Partnered talent development initiatives
- Research infrastructure for biosciences needs
- High-containment and large-animal facility infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Notice of intent
- Full application
- Endorsement report from the research hub
- Supporting documents listed in the application instructions
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Colleges
- Research hospitals
- Non-profit research institutions
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Federal departments, Crown corporations, and their subsidiaries
- Provincial or territorial departments, agencies, and Crown corporations, except eligible universities, colleges, research hospitals, and research institutes
- Private for-profit institutions
Eligible expenses
- Research equipment and components, including refurbished items
- Leasing of research infrastructure
- Construction and renovation related to infrastructure
- Personnel, training, maintenance, repairs, and service contracts
- Operating costs such as electricity, security, cleaning, insurance, and consumables
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clinical trials
- Research infrastructure requests that only support talent development
- For-profit private sector institutions as applicants
- Costs reimbursed by another funding source
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, partner contribution, and EDI/ECR for research and talent development components.
- Need, capacity building, and sustainability for research infrastructure components.
- Alignment with the Strategy, including relevance, impact, and coherence across proposals.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit notice of intent
- Complete the NOI in the Convergence Portal.
- Ensure the NOI is submitted by the deadline.
- Step 2: Prepare full application
- Complete the full application in the Convergence Portal.
- Include the required proposal information, partners, and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit full application
- Finalize and submit the application through the Convergence Portal.
- Submit by the posted deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked administratively for eligibility and compliance.
- Scientific and technical reviewers assess the proposal merit.
- A strategic review then assesses alignment with program objectives and the Strategy.
- Final funding decisions are made by the TIPS Steering Committee and the CFI Board of Directors for infrastructure components.
- Approved projects require an award agreement before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Convergence Portal.
- Notices of intent and full applications are both required.
- Supporting documents should not include sensitive or proprietary information.
- SSHRC publishes certain application details after submission.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund Program
What is the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund?
This program supports bioscience research infrastructure for Canadian institutions involved in biomanufacturing and life sciences. It funds high-performance tools, innovative research spaces, biocontainment facilities, and related research infrastructure linked to partnered research projects.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund Funds up to $138,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund program?
To be eligible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund program, you must:
CFI-eligible institution
Hub endorsement required
Infrastructure must support research
What expenses are eligible under Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund?
Partnered applied research in biomanufacturing and life sciences
Partnered talent development initiatives
Research infrastructure for biosciences needs
High-containment and large-animal facility infrastructure
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF).
Where is the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund available?
The Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund is a Grant and Funding