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Genomic Applications Partnership Program — National (N-GAPP)

N-GAPP — National Genomic Partnership Program

Funds public-private genomics R&D projects up to CAD 2 million in which Canadian academic researchers partner with for-profit industry receptors to apply genomics outcomes to commercial needs.

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Genome Canada, the federally supported not-for-profit that invests in genomics science and its applications across Canada, operates the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) as its flagship commercialization instrument. The National stream (N-GAPP) pairs genomics researchers with non-academic end-users — industry companies, government agencies, or non-profit organisations — to apply geno

Applied genomics across health, agriculture, environment, natural resources, and related sectors. Projects must pair a genomics researcher with an industry, government, or non-profit end-user partner.

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.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–24 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.67%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 90M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: research.ucalgary.ca