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CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Connects users with research facilities across Canada
Latest source updateLast Update: April 9, 2026Latest change: The Navigator now shows updated eligible-institution content and refreshed featured facility examples, which may affect who can participate and the program’s visible scope.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Latest change: The Navigator now shows updated eligible-institution content and refreshed featured facility examples, which may affect who can participate and the program’s visible scope.
Navigator eligibility and featured facilities updated
The Navigator content was updated to reflect changes in the eligible institutions reference, which affects who can apply through eligible facilities. The homepage also refreshed its featured facility examples, changing the visible examples of the program’s scope without altering the core application instructions.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Publicly funded research facilities in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government departments and agencies across Canada.
See full eligibility
Overview
Research Facilities Navigator is an online directory of publicly funded research facilities across Canada, launched in 2013 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation. It helps users locate research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment and labs in universities, colleges, hospitals and federal government facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly funded research facilities in universities, colleges, hospitals, and federal government departments and agencies across Canada.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- CFI-funded infrastructure will not be used to support routine testing of samples or products.
- CFI-funded infrastructure will not be used to support technical consulting services offered by private-sector firms.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- To create a profile, simply fill in the form and submit it.
- Simple edits, such as a contact change, can be emailed to us directly.
Processing and Agreement
- Your institution or facility is responsible for the completeness, currency and integrity of the information provided.
- Updates to your profile can be made at any time.
- Research facilities are invited to review their profiles annually to validate the posted content.
- A working copy of your profile content, including information that does not display publicly, can be provided upon request.
Additional information
- The directory features more than 850 research facilities covering 28 sectors of application.
- Each facility profile can include contact and location information, areas of expertise, research services and specialized equipment, partnership opportunities, news and multimedia, and social media platforms.
- Users can search by research service, equipment, city, region, province, institution or sector of application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator Program
What is the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator?
Research Facilities Navigator is an online directory of publicly funded research facilities across Canada, launched in 2013 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation. It helps users locate research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment and labs in universities, colleges, hospitals and federal government facilities.
Who is eligible for the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator program?
To be eligible for the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator program, you must:
The facility must be interested in research collaborations with external partners.
The facility must be affiliated with a Canadian post-secondary, hospital, non-profit, or government institution.
The facility must meet at least one listed institutional condition.
Who can I contact for more information about the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator?
You can contact Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) by email at navigator@innovation.ca.
Where is the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator available?
The CFI — Research Facilities Navigator program is available across Canada.
Is the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the CFI — Research Facilities Navigator?
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator is funded by Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)