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Cyberinfrastructure Initiative
Support for Canadian research data infrastructure
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 13, 2017
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program supported Canadian research institutions building shared data infrastructure for leading-edge, data-intensive research. The maximum CFI contribution was $2 million per project, with eligible activities including the design, development, and integration of research data resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 13, 2017
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Creation of shared research data infrastructure
- Development of data resources such as databases and data repositories
- Building tools and methods for organizing and using research data
- Research data infrastructure projects for data-intensive research
Documents Needed
- Notice of Intent
- Detailed proposal
- Project summary
- Consortium composition
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Colleges
- Research hospitals
- Non-profit research institutions
Who is not eligible
- Institutions not recognized as eligible by the CFI
- Projects previously funded in the first competition
Eligible expenses
- Design and development of integrated research data resources
- Specialized software, analytical tools, methods, and standards
- Personnel working on development and integration
- Personal computing needs for project personnel
- Renovation of existing space for project staff
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major computational hardware beyond personal computing needs
- Data-storage equipment beyond personal computing needs
- Primary data collection costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Notice of Intent reviewed by a Multidisciplinary Assessment Committee
- Best NOIs are invited to submit full proposals
- Expert Committees review proposals and recommend those meeting the competition standard
- The Multidisciplinary Assessment Committee selects the projects and funding amounts
- The CFI Board of Directors makes the final funding decisions
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative. 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 Cyberinfrastructure Initiative?
This program supported Canadian research institutions building shared data infrastructure for leading-edge, data-intensive research. The maximum CFI contribution was $2 million per project, with eligible activities including the design, development, and integration of research data resources.
How much funding can be received?
Cyberinfrastructure Initiative Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative program, you must:
CFI-eligible Canadian institution
Research data infrastructure project
Consortium-based project
What expenses are eligible under Cyberinfrastructure Initiative?
Creation of shared research data infrastructure
Development of data resources such as databases and data repositories
Building tools and methods for organizing and using research data
Research data infrastructure projects for data-intensive research
Who can I contact for more information about the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative?
You can contact Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) by email at cyber@innovation.ca or by phone at 613.947.6496.
Where is the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative available?
The Cyberinfrastructure Initiative program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Cyberinfrastructure Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cyberinfrastructure Initiative is a Researchers And Facilities