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Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Supports genomics research for women’s health
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Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 500,000
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Post-secondary institutions and affiliated hospitals or research institutes in British Columbia
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Overview
The Genome British Columbia Sector Innovation Program supports strategically important genomics research with long-term potential to address key sector needs and challenges in British Columbia. For SIP9, the maximum funding envelope is $2.3M, and projects must focus on women’s health and include a Genomics & Society research activity.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Genomics research projects that advance women’s health and wellbeing across the life course.
- Projects focused on female-specific conditions, conditions with higher burden in women, or under-researched sex and gender impacts.
- Projects that include a Genomics & Society research activity integrated into the overall research.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Companion budget template
- Proposal submission through Proposal Central
- Any supporting documents required by the intake sheet
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Sector Innovation Program updated for SIP9
Genome BC has shifted the Sector Innovation Program to a women’s health and wellbeing intake with new funding, timelines, and Proposal Central submission instructions.
Genome BC has changed this intake from the prior climate-and-health focus to SIP9, which now centers on women’s health and wellbeing across the life course. The scope, priority research areas, and Genomics & Society expectations have all been updated, along with stage-appropriate review emphasis. Funding and process details also changed: the available funding increased to $2.3M, budgets are now set at $300K to $460K, project terms are 12 to 24 months, and no matching funds are required. Applications now must be submitted through Proposal Central, and the intake timeline includes a new info session, deadline, and results date.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary institutions and affiliated hospitals or research institutes in British Columbia
- Regional health authorities in British Columbia
- BC-based laboratories of federal government departments or agencies
- Non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia with a research or knowledge translation mandate
Who is not eligible
- B.C. provincial government laboratories
- Companies or organizations without a BC-based eligible institutional affiliation
- Applicants already leading an active SIP-funded project
- Project Leaders listed on more than one application for the same intake
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for eligible team members, project coordination, and administration.
- Consumables, research materials, travel for research activities, and equipment service contracts.
- External services, including fee-for-service arrangements and intellectual property protection services.
- General and administrative costs directly linked to the project, and equipment purchases meeting program rules.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and institutional overhead.
- Opportunity cost of using existing infrastructure.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Strategic importance to the sector or target area.
- Realistic and achievable deliverables.
- Economic, social, or environmental benefits to BC.
- Research, management, and financial feasibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the intake information sheet and program guidelines
- Check the intake focus, parameters, and any additional eligibility criteria.
- Review the SIP guidelines and related application materials.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Complete the proposal with the research plan, objectives, milestones, and budget.
- Prepare the companion budget template and any required supporting information.
- Step 3: Submit through Proposal Central
- Upload and submit the proposal through Proposal Central.
- Email submissions are not accepted.
- Submit by the deadline stated in the intake information sheet.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by external reviewers and undergo financial due diligence.
- Genome BC may modify the review process as needed.
- Applicants receive written reviews after the decision process.
- Successful applicants receive a Notice of Results with conditions before project launch.
- Funding begins only after all release conditions are met, and progress updates are required during the project term.
Additional information
- Each intake of the Sector Innovation Program has its own strategic focus, and applications are only accepted for projects that match that specific focus.
- The definition of genomics for this program explicitly includes related disciplines such as bioinformatics, epigenomics, metabolomics, metagenomics, proteomics and transcriptomics.
- A dedicated Intake Information Sheet provides intake-specific focus details, parameters and any additional eligibility-related requirements.
- Genome BC highlights interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., involving climate scientists, geneticists, public health experts and community members) as a strength in the assessment of applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program Program
What is the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program?
The Genome British Columbia Sector Innovation Program supports strategically important genomics research with long-term potential to address key sector needs and challenges in British Columbia. For SIP9, the maximum funding envelope is $2.3M, and projects must focus on women’s health and include a Genomics & Society research activity.
How much funding can be received?
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program program?
To be eligible for the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program program, you must:
Aligned with intake focus
Uses genomics
Based in BC
What expenses are eligible under Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program?
Salaries and benefits for eligible team members, project coordination, and administration.
Consumables, research materials, travel for research activities, and equipment service contracts.
External services, including fee-for-service arrangements and intellectual property protection services.
General and administrative costs directly linked to the project, and equipment purchases meeting program rules.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program?
You can contact Genome British Columbia by email at sip@genomebc.ca.
Where is the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program available?
The Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program is a Grant and Funding