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CFI Innovation Fund

CFI Innovation Fund

Funds Canadian university research infrastructure through strategic national awards to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund 2027 Competition is a large-scale infrastructure grant competition providing up to $325 million CAD for research infrastructure projects at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions. CFI funds up to 40% of a project's eligible infrastructure costs; the remaining 60% must be secured from provi…

Research infrastructure across the full spectrum — from fundamental discovery to applied technology development — spanning natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, health, social sciences, humanities, and arts.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
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.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 325M

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