Canada Foundation for Innovation

Canada Foundation for Innovation strives to build our nation’s capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians. Thanks to CFI investment in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions are attracting and retaining the world’s top talent, training the next generation of researchers, supporting private-sector innovation and creating high-quality jobs that strengthen Canada’s position in today’s knowledge economy.

What is Research Infrastructure?

Preliminary Call for Research Projects with Large-Scale Infrastructure Requirements

Examples of funding offered by CFI include:

  • Innovation Fund
  • Major Science Initiatives Fund
  • Cyberinfrastructure Initiative
  • Exceptional Opportunities Fund
  • Infrastructure Operating Fund

Archived Funding Opportunities