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Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)
Research infrastructure support for top researchers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports research infrastructure for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and, where applicable, Emerging Leaders. It can fund eligible infrastructure and operating and maintenance costs, with up to $6 million available per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Acquiring or developing research infrastructure for chairholders
- Supporting operating and maintenance needs tied to the research program
- Upgrading facilities that build on existing institutional capacity
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian institutions eligible to receive CFI funding
- Institutions that have accepted at least one Canada Impact+ Research Chair award
Who is not eligible
- Institutions that are not eligible to receive CFI funding
- Institutions that have not accepted at least one Canada Impact+ Research Chair award
- Individuals applying directly
Eligible expenses
- Research infrastructure acquisition or development
- Operating and maintenance costs supporting the infrastructure
- Eligible infrastructure expenditures and in-kind contributions incurred on or after April 1, 2026
- Costs normally eligible under the Infrastructure Operating Fund, when used for O&M under this program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused predominantly on major, collective, shared advanced research computing infrastructure.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Need for the requested infrastructure and operating and maintenance support.
- Ability of the project to complement existing institutional capacity.
- Support for the chairholder’s research program and strategic priority area.
- Support for the Emerging Leader’s research program, if applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Review the call for proposals and supporting instructions.
- Prepare the proposal in the CFI Awards Management System (CAMS).
- Step 2: Submit to the CFI
- Institutions submit their proposal in CAMS.
- The proposal must be submitted within three months of accepting the award.
- Step 3: Await review
- The proposal is reviewed and considered by the CFI Board of Directors.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee with relevant expertise.
- The committee makes funding recommendations to the CFI Board of Directors.
- The Board of Directors makes the final funding decision.
- Institutions are notified by email when decisions and review materials are available in CAMS.
Additional information
- Institutions must keep their CFI institutional agreement up to date.
- Research security requirements apply at the time of application.
- Projects may involve advanced research computing, but not as a mainly shared national platform.
- Public announcement may follow funding decisions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) Program
What is the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)?
This program supports research infrastructure for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and, where applicable, Emerging Leaders. It can fund eligible infrastructure and operating and maintenance costs, with up to $6 million available per project.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) program, you must:
Canadian institution eligible for CFI funding
Must have accepted a Canada Impact+ Research Chair
Project must support chairholder needs
What expenses are eligible under Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)?
Acquiring or developing research infrastructure for chairholders
Supporting operating and maintenance needs tied to the research program
Upgrading facilities that build on existing institutional capacity
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)?
You can contact Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) by email at impactplus@innovation.ca.
Where is the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) available?
The Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) is a Researchers And Facilities