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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Supports bioscience research infrastructure in Canada
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund supports Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and research institutes through bioscience research and infrastructure funding aligned with Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. It advances pandemic preparedness through partnered research, talent development, and research infrastructure.
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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
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
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 the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to accelerate the translation of discoveries into products and services to strengthen the sector
- Partnered talent development to provide skills and training needed to drive innovation and growth in Canada’s biomanufacturing industry
- Research infrastructure to support Canada’s biosciences research needs
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
- Canadian colleges
- Research hospitals
- Research institutes
- Non-profit research institutions that carry out their activities primarily in Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and agencies of for-profit entities
- Federal departments, departmental corporations, Crown corporations or wholly owned subsidiaries of Crown corporations
- Provincial or territorial departments, agencies or Crown corporations, except for universities, colleges, research hospitals and research institutes
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
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
- Submit the Notice of Intent to apply using the Convergence Portal by 9:00 p.m. (eastern) on May 24, 2022.
- All NOIs must be submitted electronically using the Convergence Portal by the deadline.
- Incomplete NOIs or NOIs submitted after the deadline will be withdrawn from the competition.
- No deadline extensions will be permitted.
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.
Contacts
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?
The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund supports Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and research institutes through bioscience research and infrastructure funding aligned with Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. It advances pandemic preparedness through partnered research, talent development, and research infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund Funds up to 60% 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:
The institution must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR.
Public institutions must receive operating funds directly from a provincial or federal government, not through another institution.
Private institutions must be not-for-profit, must not receive funding through another institution, and must be eligible to receive and administer CFI funds for research infrastructure proposals.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund?
Partnered, applied research in the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to accelerate the translation of discoveries into products and services to strengthen the sector
Partnered talent development to provide skills and training needed to drive innovation and growth in Canada’s biomanufacturing industry
Research infrastructure to support Canada’s biosciences research needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF) by email at brif-firsb@innovation.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
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