How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $2000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-07-30T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta?

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta is funded by Genome Alberta

What are Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta's eligibility criterias?

Must be a Canadian for-profit enterprise participating as an industry partner Must collaborate with an eligible academic researcher Must bring technical and commercial expertise to realize project benefits for Canada

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

Last Update: July 22, 2025

AB, Canada

Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $100,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 33% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 16, 2025
Closing date : July 30, 2025

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Genome Alberta

Status

Open

Overview of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta program

The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) in Alberta provides up to $2 million per project to support the commercialization and adoption of genomics-based innovations by Canadian for-profit enterprises. Eligible activities include collaborative projects that bridge academic research and industry to advance genomics solutions toward market applications.

Financing terms and conditions

Genome Canada will fund up to 1/3 of the total project budget, with a minimum contribution of $100,000 and a maximum of $2,000,000 per project.
Total eligible project costs (project envelope) must range from $300,000 to $6,000,000.
Maximum project duration is 2 years.
Total Genome Canada funding available nationally for the 2025 intake is $14,000,000.

Eligible projects & activities

Commercialization of genomics-based research in partnership between academic researchers and for-profit enterprises.
Implementation of biotechnology innovations developed through public research and development.
Collaborative projects advancing genomics technologies towards market readiness in sectors such as health, agriculture, agri-food, environment, and natural resources.
Initiatives that encourage inclusive innovation by involving individuals from equity-deserving communities in genomics commercialization efforts.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 650,000

Commercializing bioinformatics software for Indigenous genomics initiatives

$ 1,150,000

Commercializing a genomic tool for bovine respiratory disease detection

$ 970,000

Automating forest genomics for pine beetle resistance screening

$ 292,000

Implementing genomics-guided fermentation optimization for craft breweries

$ 1,230,000

Developing a rapid genomics test for antimicrobial resistance in hospitals

$ 1,390,000

Scaling a high-throughput genomics test for canola crop resilience

Eligibility criteria of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta program

The applicant must be a Canadian for-profit enterprise collaborating with an eligible academic researcher or research institution.
The project must involve a well-defined partnership between a researcher and an industry partner, with both parties actively co-developing and leading the project.
The industry partner must possess the technical and commercial expertise required to realize benefits for Canada.
The applicant and key partners must demonstrate the capacity to implement genomics-based research into commercial applications.
The project must start before March 31, 2026, and meet co-funding requirements as specified by Genome Canada.

Who is eligible?

Canadian for-profit enterprises (industry partners positioned to commercialize genomics-based research)
Companies engaged in genomics and biotechnology sectors
Start-up companies collaborating with academic researchers
Entities involved in commercialization within health, agriculture and agri-food, environment, and natural resources sectors

Who is not eligible

Organizations listed on the Government of Canada's "Named Research Organizations" list.
Foreign enterprises not registered in Canada (payments to foreign individuals are not eligible).

Eligible expenses

Salaries and benefits for project team members directly supporting project objectives (excluding researchers or senior management funded by their organizations).
Purchase of equipment and research infrastructure used wholly or partly for the project (new or donated, valued above $1,000 and with a useful life over one year).
Consumables and supplies necessary for project activities, including maintenance contracts and general maintenance of research infrastructure.
Travel expenses for project team members related to project management, conferences, and activities directly supporting the project.
Fees for services provided by external technical or professional service providers, including outsourced and fee-for-service activities, both within Canada and, if justified, abroad.
General and administrative costs directly related to the project (including reporting, communications, publications, and office expenses), limited to 5% of non-administrative project costs.
Costs for knowledge mobilization activities, such as report preparation, community engagement, workshops, and training related to project implementation.
Translation and application of research results, including protocol development and validation (assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Maternity and/or parental leave payments for eligible students and postdoctoral fellows supported by the project.

Eligible geographic areas

Applicants must apply through their regional Genome Centre, specifically Genome Alberta for Alberta-based companies.

Eligibility criteria of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta program

Strength and clarity of the project’s value proposition and commercialization plan.
Quality and innovation of the genomics-based technology or solution proposed.
Feasibility and robustness of the project plan, including timelines and milestones.
Expertise and capacity of the project team, including collaboration between academic and industry partners.
Potential for private-sector investment and broader impact, including opportunities for equity-deserving communities.

How to apply to the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta program

Eligibility check and screening

Review eligibility guidelines and requirements provided by Genome Alberta and Genome Canada
Contact Genome Alberta for a preliminary screening if necessary
Complete and submit the Eligibility Form for initial assessment

Submit Letter of Intent

Draft a Letter of Intent (LOI) summarizing your project, value proposition, and genomics innovation
Describe the market opportunity and the proposed path to commercialization
Submit the LOI through Proposal Central, Genome Canada's application portal, by the specified deadline

Full Application submission

Prepare a comprehensive full proposal including project innovation, commercialization plan, IP strategy, management team, detailed plan, timeline, milestones, and budget
Submit the full proposal through Proposal Central by the regional deadline
Be prepared to present your project to the Genome Canada Core Evaluation Team (CET) if invited

Wait for funding decision

Wait for funding decisions by Genome Canada following committee review
If required, respond to requests for additional information or clarifications
Prepare for possible revisions based on feedback

Finalize award and funding

If approved, complete all final documentation required for the release of funds (e.g., revised budgets, finalized co-funding agreements, certifications and compliance commitments)
Sign agreements with Genome Alberta and partners
Receive funding and start project activities before the deadline

Additional information

Genome Canada requires projects to comply with its Data Release and Resource Sharing policies, including providing a data sharing plan.
All applicants must participate in the Research Applicant Demographics Tracking Initiative, providing voluntary and anonymous demographic data.
Approved projects must designate a project manager for administrative coordination and reporting.
A final report, including both accomplishments and a detailed financial overview, must be submitted within three months after project completion.