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Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF)

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Funds institutions hosting Canada Impact Chairs through major infrastructure support.

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The Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) is a $400 million CAD CFI program created under the 2025 federal budget as part of the broader $1.7 billion Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. The Initiative also includes $1 billion for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (administered by TIPS), $120 million for Emerging Leaders (TIPS), and $133.6 million for Research Training Awar…

What this grant funds

Research infrastructure supporting Canada Impact+ Research Chairs across eight strategic areas: advanced digital technologies, health/biotech, clean technology, environment/climate, food/water security, democratic resilience, advanced manufacturing, and defence.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60–120 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 400M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.innovation.ca