Forest Innovation Program (FIP) — Renewal
Supports Canadian forestry innovators through FIP by funding early growth collaborations that move forest technologies forward.
The Forest Innovation Program (FIP), administered by Natural Resources Canada, funds early-stage innovation to accelerate growth of Canada's forest bioeconomy through targeted research investments and collaborative development activities. FIP was renewed in 2026 as part of a federal package exceeding CAD 2.35 billion in measures introduced since August 2025 to protect and transform Canada's forest…
Early-stage technologies improving forestry sustainability; domestic codes and standards for bioproducts; market diversification; scholarships targeting diversity.
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