Open
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2 million per project to support genomics and biotechnology commercialization. It funds public-private R&D partnerships that aim to translate research into market-ready solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
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
- Development of genomics-based or genomics-enabled products, processes, or services
- Commercialization-oriented research and development
- Technology transfer and market validation activities tied to the project
- Public-private collaborative projects led by a receptor and a researcher
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full proposal
- 3–5 minute pre-recorded video
- Data management plan
- Co-funding commitment letters and supporting documentation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian for-profit enterprises
- Academic researchers from eligible institutions
- Public-private project teams with optional co-investigators or collaborators
Who is not eligible
- Foreign for-profit entities without Canadian business operations
- Projects led by industry without an academic researcher in a key role
- Projects focused on market research or commercial launch of existing technology
Eligible expenses
- Equipment items up to $100,000 each, when essential to the project
- Services from external providers, within program limits
- IP protection costs for eligible small-business receptors
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Market research
- Commercial launches of already developed technology
- Patent enforcement or litigation
- Projects or services normally funded solely by the receptor
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Applications must be submitted through a regional Genome Centre
Selection criteria
- Innovation and commercial plan
- Project plan and milestones
- Benefits to Canada and the economy
- Project leadership and management
- Financial aspects and co-funding feasibility
How to apply
1
Form Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams (ICTs)
Implication: Researchers and users must collaborate to devise innovative genomic solutions for climate change mitigation and action.
2
Develop Data Coordination Centre (DCC)
Implication: Establish standards, protocols, methods, tools, and resources for data management and sharing between projects.
3
Establish Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Coordination Centre (KMICC)
Implication: Provide technical, administrative, and coordinating support for knowledge mobilization and implementation activities across the portfolio.
4
Prepare Funding Proposals
Implication: Submit detailed proposals for ICTs, DCC, and KMICC, with required co-funding.
5
Secure Co-funding
Implication: Ensure partnerships with industry, governments, or other funders to meet the co-funding requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are checked for eligibility by Genome Canada.
- Full proposals are reviewed by independent experts and then by the Core Evaluation Team.
- Selected teams are invited to present to the evaluation team.
- Funding decisions are based on review results and program objectives.
- Reporting continues during the project, with regular progress reports and a final report required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome Canada Program
What is the Genome Canada?
This program provides up to $2 million per project to support genomics and biotechnology commercialization. It funds public-private R&D partnerships that aim to translate research into market-ready solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Genome Canada Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Genome Canada program?
To be eligible for the Genome Canada program, you must:
Canadian for-profit lead
Partnership with eligible researcher
Genomics-based innovation
What expenses are eligible under Genome Canada?
Development of genomics-based or genomics-enabled products, processes, or services
Commercialization-oriented research and development
Technology transfer and market validation activities tied to the project
Public-private collaborative projects led by a receptor and a researcher
Where is the Genome Canada available?
The Genome Canada program is available across Canada.
Is the Genome Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genome Canada is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Genome Canada?
Genome Canada is funded by Genome Canada