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Catalyst Research Grant

Seed funding for innovative MS research ideas
MS Canada
Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 2, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The program provides up to $50,000 over a maximum of 2 years to support seed funding for innovative MS research. It funds the development and testing of new research questions and pioneering approaches across biomedical, clinical, and population health research aligned with MSSC impact goals.
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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

  • Developing and testing new, innovative research questions in MS.
  • Pursuing pioneering research approaches with potential to advance the MS field.
  • Biomedical research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas.
  • Clinical and population health research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas.
  • Research addressing treatment and care, well-being, disease progression/repair, or MS prevention.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Researchers proposing biomedical MS research projects.
  • Researchers proposing clinical MS research projects.
  • Researchers proposing population health MS research projects.

Processing and Agreement

  • An application turnaround period is indicated as March.

Additional information

  • Applicants can choose between a Biomedical Research Stream and a Clinical and Population Health Research Stream, depending on the nature of the research.
  • Proposals are expected to address one or more impact goal areas identified in the MS Society of Canada’s strategic plan.
  • Application turnaround is indicated as March.
  • A program deadline is listed as October 2, 2025 (status shown as “Deadline has passed”).

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?

The program provides up to $50,000 over a maximum of 2 years to support seed funding for innovative MS research. It funds the development and testing of new research questions and pioneering approaches across biomedical, clinical, and population health research aligned with MSSC impact goals.

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: Innovative MS-focused research project Aligns with MSSC impact goal areas Submitted to the correct stream

What expenses are eligible under Catalyst Research Grant?

Developing and testing new, innovative research questions in MS. Pursuing pioneering research approaches with potential to advance the MS field. Biomedical research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas. Clinical and population health research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas. Research addressing treatment and care, well-being, disease progression/repair, or MS prevention.

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, Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)

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