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CFI College Fund

CFI College Fund

Funds the Canada Foundation for Innovation College Fund grants for Canadian colleges building research infrastructure and commercialization-ready outputs.

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The CFI College Fund is an annual grant competition administered by the Canada Foundation for Innovation that supports research infrastructure projects at Canadian colleges, enabling applied research and technology development that generates innovative products, processes, or services addressing the social, business, health, or environmental needs of Canadian industries and communities. The 2026 c…

Applied research and technology development at Canadian colleges that generates innovative products, processes, or services addressing social, business, health, or environmental needs of Canadian industries or communities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.24 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.innovation.ca