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Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
September 8, 2025
Opened July 24, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Post-secondary institutions and affiliated hospitals or research institutes in British Columbia.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 provides up to $250,000 per project to support transformative genomics/omics innovation projects in British Columbia with clear commercial potential. Eligible activities include technology development and application-focused research that advance an innovation along the TRL scale and demonstrate societal, environmental, or economic impact.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
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
- Innovation projects in genomics or omics with commercial potential.
- Technology development projects that advance genomics innovations.
- New applications that could lead to commercial products.
- Projects that advance an innovation along the TRL scale.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Full application
- Project budget
- Supporting quote or statement of work for costs over $15,000
- Proposal Central account information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary institutions and affiliated hospitals or research institutes in British Columbia.
- Government departments, ministries, or agencies with laboratories or units in BC.
- Non-profit organizations with a research or knowledge translation mandate in BC.
- Industry and commercial enterprises based in British Columbia.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for project team members.
- Consumables, materials, supplies, and project-related travel.
- Services from external providers, including IP protection services.
- Project-related communications, outreach, and open-access publication fees.
- Equipment, if directly linked to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs or overhead.
- Regular facility rental costs.
- Use of existing infrastructure as an opportunity cost.
- Costs related to preparing or submitting a proposal.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Innovation in omics and advancement along the TRL scale.
- Clear and achievable impact for BC.
- Feasible research design, milestones, and project management.
- Appropriate resources, collaborators, and equipment.
- Budget eligibility and justification.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a Proposal Central account
- Register or log in through Proposal Central, the required submission platform.
- Use the Applicant’s Guide to Proposal Central for setup help.
- Step 2: Submit the Letter of Intent
- Prepare one LOI describing one project.
- Submit the LOI through Proposal Central by the stated deadline.
- Step 3: Await LOI decision
- Genome BC reviews the LOI with external experts.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Step 4: Submit the full proposal
- Prepare the detailed proposal and budget.
- Submit the application through Proposal Central by the final deadline.
- Step 5: Receive results
- Wait for the final funding decision from Genome BC.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are reviewed first, with external experts supporting Genome BC.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals are reviewed by Genome BC and external experts.
- Funding decisions are final and disbursement depends on the conditions in the Notice of Results and funding agreement.
- Funded projects must provide progress updates during the project term.
Additional information
- Applications must go through Proposal Central.
- LOIs and proposals are reviewed by Genome BC, with external experts involved.
- Genome BC may invite selected applicants to the next stage.
- Funding decisions are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 Program
What is the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002?
The Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 provides up to $250,000 per project to support transformative genomics/omics innovation projects in British Columbia with clear commercial potential. Eligible activities include technology development and application-focused research that advance an innovation along the TRL scale and demonstrate societal, environmental, or economic impact.
How much funding can be received?
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 8, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 program?
To be eligible for the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 program, you must:
BC-based applicant or entity.
Project must involve omics innovation.
Freedom to operate must be confirmed.
What expenses are eligible under Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002?
Innovation projects in genomics or omics with commercial potential.
Technology development projects that advance genomics innovations.
New applications that could lead to commercial products.
Projects that advance an innovation along the TRL scale.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002?
You can contact Genome British Columbia by email at GIF@genomebc.ca.
Where is the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 available?
The Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 program is available the province of British Columbia.