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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Canada
Supports biosciences infrastructure development in Canada
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund provides financial support (amount not specified) to CFI-eligible Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions to enhance biosciences research infrastructure. Funding covers high-performance research tools, innovative laboratory and research spaces, and biocontainment facilities to strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Research and experimental development
Conduct research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of bioscience research facilities.
- Procurement of high-performance scientific tools and equipment.
- Establishment of specialized research laboratories and biocontainment facilities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 250,000
Acquiring advanced bioreactor equipment to boost biomanufacturing capacity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions recognized as eligible by the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
- Research hospitals affiliated with eligible academic institutions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities unrelated to infrastructure development or upgrades.
- Costs outside the scope of eligible infrastructure projects.
Eligible geographic areas
CanadaSelection criteria
- Alignment with federal bioscience strategies.
- Potential impact on research capacity and innovation.
- Feasibility and quality of the infrastructure plan.
How to apply
Step 1: Register on the fund's official portal or platform.Step 2: Prepare and submit a detailed infrastructure project proposal.Step 3: Attach required supporting documents, including technical specifications and project timeline.Step 4: Submit your application online before the specified deadline.Step 5: Await review and notification of funding decision.
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