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Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Genome British Columbia
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 24, 2025
  • Closing date : September 8, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

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 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 24, 2025
  • Closing date : September 8, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
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 that develop or advance genomics/omics-based technologies with clear commercial potential.
  • Projects that use genomics/omics as a tool to create new or improved products, services, processes or systems.
  • Technology development initiatives designed to move a genomics/omics innovation at least one step along the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale.
  • Applied genomics/omics projects that target specific societal, environmental or economic challenges with measurable impact.
  • Translational research projects that help bridge genomics/omics discoveries toward market-ready applications or solutions.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia
  • Affiliated hospitals and research institutes of BC post-secondary institutions
  • Laboratories or units of British Columbia government departments, ministries or agencies
  • Non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations in BC with a research or knowledge translation mandate
  • Industry and commercial enterprises based in British Columbia

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations and enterprises based in British Columbia, Canada.

Additional information

  • The program specifically targets transformative genomics innovations that demonstrate clear commercial potential and the ability to attract further investment.
  • Projects are expected to advance the innovation by at least one Technology Readiness Level (TRL) step and outline how subsequent TRL steps will be achieved after the funded period.
  • Applicants must be able to confirm freedom to operate (FTO) for their proposed innovation.
  • Several supporting documents are available, including program guidelines, a budget template, FAQs for both the fund and Proposal Central, and an information session slide deck.

Contacts

GIF@genomebc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002. 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 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: Applicant must be an industry or commercial enterprise based in British Columbia. Project must involve innovation in omics or use omics as a means to innovate. Project must have and be able to confirm freedom to operate (FTO).

What expenses are eligible under Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002?

Innovation projects that develop or advance genomics/omics-based technologies with clear commercial potential. Projects that use genomics/omics as a tool to create new or improved products, services, processes or systems. Technology development initiatives designed to move a genomics/omics innovation at least one step along the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale. Applied genomics/omics projects that target specific societal, environmental or economic challenges with measurable impact. Translational research projects that help bridge genomics/omics discoveries toward market-ready applications or solutions.

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.

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