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Genome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
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Latest source updateLast Update: April 21, 2026Latest change: Genome BC’s funding pages now show substantial new opportunity details, including eligibility, timelines, application steps, funding terms, and contact information for several programs.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Latest change: Genome BC’s funding pages now show substantial new opportunity details, including eligibility, timelines, application steps, funding terms, and contact information for several programs.
Genome BC funding pages updated
Genome BC’s funding content now shows substantial updates for several opportunities, including the Genomics Innovation Fund, the Sector Innovation Program, and the Societal Issues Competition. New or expanded details include applicant eligibility, project scope, timelines, funding terms, submission steps, required documents, and contact or portal information. The main funding overview remains broadly consistent, but the opportunity pages now provide much more actionable information for applicants. GeneSolve and the overall homepage appear largely unchanged aside from minor formatting differences.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Genome BC offers funding for genomics research and innovation projects in British Columbia. Programs support work from discovery to commercialization, including applied research, translation, and early-stage innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Genomics research focused on women’s health and wellbeing across the life course.
- Projects addressing female-specific conditions, higher-burden conditions in women, or sex- and gender-related impacts.
- Projects integrating a Genomics & Society research activity.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent or Statement of Interest, where required.
- Full application form.
- Detailed research plan or project description.
- Project budget or budget template.
- Letter of support or commitment, where required.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC-based academic researchers.
- Researchers at BC post-secondary institutions, affiliated hospitals, or research institutes.
- Researchers at BC regional health authorities.
- Researchers at federal government laboratories or agencies in BC.
- Researchers at BC non-profit organizations with a research or knowledge translation mandate.
Who is not eligible
- Researchers at BC provincial government laboratories.
- Project leaders already leading an active project funded through the SIP program.
- Researchers listed as Project Leader on more than one proposal for the same intake.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for project staff.
- Consumables, travel for research activities, and equipment service contracts.
- External services and contracts, including IP protection services.
- General and administrative costs directly linked to the project, within the allowed cap.
- Equipment purchases, with justification and quotes for larger items.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs such as institutional overhead.
- The opportunity cost of using existing infrastructure.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
Selection criteria
- Strategic importance to the target sector or focus area.
- Clear economic, social, or environmental benefits for British Columbia.
- Research, management, and financial feasibility.
- Alignment of the project plan, budget, and milestones.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the intake information
- Check the intake focus, parameters, and eligibility criteria.
- Review the program guidelines and intake information sheet.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Prepare the full research plan, activities, objectives, milestones, and budget.
- Complete the required application materials for Proposal Central.
- Step 3: Submit through Proposal Central
- Submit the proposal through Proposal Central.
- Do not submit applications by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by external reviewers using the program evaluation criteria.
- Genome BC conducts financial due diligence as part of the review process.
- Written reviews are provided to applicants after the full decision process.
- Successful applicants receive a Notice of Results with conditions to meet before project launch.
- Project progress updates are required during the funding period, and final report approval may affect fund release.
Additional information
- Genome BC funds genomics research across the discovery, application, and translation continuum.
- Programs may require collaborative research agreements and milestone-based delivery.
- Some opportunities use Proposal Central, while others must be submitted by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome Funding Opportunities Program
What is the Genome Funding Opportunities?
Genome BC offers funding for genomics research and innovation projects in British Columbia. Programs support work from discovery to commercialization, including applied research, translation, and early-stage innovation.
Who is eligible for the Genome Funding Opportunities program?
To be eligible for the Genome Funding Opportunities program, you must:
Project must match program focus.
Genomics-based approach required.
Applicant must meet program-specific rules.
What expenses are eligible under Genome Funding Opportunities?
Genomics research focused on women’s health and wellbeing across the life course.
Projects addressing female-specific conditions, higher-burden conditions in women, or sex- and gender-related impacts.
Projects integrating a Genomics & Society research activity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genome Funding Opportunities?
You can contact Genome British Columbia by email at sip@genomebc.ca or by phone at 604.738.8072.
Where is the Genome Funding Opportunities available?
The Genome Funding Opportunities program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Genome Funding Opportunities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genome Funding Opportunities is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Genome Funding Opportunities?
Genome Funding Opportunities is funded by Genome British Columbia