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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 2, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides $50,000 in seed funding over a maximum of 2 years for research in MS. It supports innovative projects focused on treatment and care, well-being, disease progression, or prevention, under biomedical or clinical and population health research streams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 2, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and testing of new research questions in MS.
- Research on treatment and care, well-being, disease progression, or prevention in MS.
- Biomedical research projects related to MS.
- Clinical and population health research projects related to MS.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants can expect a decision in March.
Additional information
- Open to all ideas and areas of research.
- Applications must align with at least one MSSC strategic impact goal area.
- Applicants may apply under either the Biomedical Research Stream or the Clinical and Population Health Research Stream.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst Research Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Catalyst Research Grant. 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 Catalyst Research Grant?
This program provides $50,000 in seed funding over a maximum of 2 years for research in MS. It supports innovative projects focused on treatment and care, well-being, disease progression, or prevention, under biomedical or clinical and population health research streams.
How much funding can be received?
Catalyst Research Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Catalyst Research Grant program?
To be eligible for the Catalyst Research Grant program, you must:
Research aligned with MSSC impact goals
Biomedical or population health stream
Innovative MS research proposal
What expenses are eligible under Catalyst Research Grant?
Development and testing of new research questions in MS.
Research on treatment and care, well-being, disease progression, or prevention in MS.
Biomedical research projects related to MS.
Clinical and population health research projects related to MS.
Where is the Catalyst Research Grant available?
The Catalyst Research Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Catalyst Research Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Catalyst Research Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Catalyst Research Grant?
Catalyst Research Grant is funded by MS Canada, Canadian Heritage