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Genome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,750,000
Timeline
- 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
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Health care and social assistance
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 projects in health, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, agrifood, energy, mining, and environment.
- Innovation projects with commercial potential.
- Applied and translational research to address sector challenges.
- Early-stage commercialization of innovative life science technologies.
- Research on societal issues arising from genomics-based innovations.
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC-based post-secondary institutions and affiliated hospitals or research institutes.
- BC-based government laboratories, departments, ministries, or agencies.
- BC-based non-profit organizations with a research or knowledge translation mandate.
- BC-based industry and commercial enterprises.
- Companies developing innovative life science technologies in British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet the program’s BC-based institutional or company requirements.
- Organizations without the required research, knowledge translation, or sector partner role for the specific program.
- Applicants for a program that are already leading an active funded project in that same program, where this is restricted.
- Project leaders listed on more than one application to the same intake, where this is restricted.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
- Some programs allow applicants based outside BC if they have a substantial presence in British Columbia.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission against program requirements and intake focus.
- Some programs use a multi-stage process with an initial LOI, SOI, or EOI.
- Applicants may be invited to submit a full application after the first review stage.
- Results are communicated after the assessment process is completed.
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.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome Funding Opportunities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Genome Funding Opportunities. 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 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.
How much funding can be received?
Genome Funding Opportunities Funds up to $1,750,000 of admissible expenses.
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 projects in health, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, agrifood, energy, mining, and environment.
Innovation projects with commercial potential.
Applied and translational research to address sector challenges.
Early-stage commercialization of innovative life science technologies.
Research on societal issues arising from genomics-based innovations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genome Funding Opportunities?
You can contact Genome British Columbia by email at GIF@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 Researchers And Facilities
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