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Research builds communities

The Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions. The research infrastructure we fund mobilizes knowledge, spurs innovation and commercialization, and empowers the talented minds of a new generation.

Research infrastructure: Building a strong foundation for economic growth

Learn how investments in research infrastructure drive innovation, resilience and economic growth in our 2025 Report on results.

Infrastructure projects across Canada supported with CFI contributions

Total investment in research infrastructure, including $11.81 billion in CFI contributions

Average number of students and postdoctoral trainees using CFI-funded infrastructure each year

Strategic investments, national impact

Types of research facilities

Major Research Facilities: Canada’s innovation edge

Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund

The Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) is part of an initiative created to attract globally recognized researchers to Canada.

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Funding programs: latest updates

Our funding programs support a broad range of research projects and institutions to ensure Canada is at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation and remains responsive to emerging global challenges. Discover the latest funding opportunities, updates and related news.

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International researchers — Discover the Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund

Call for proposals: 2027 Innovation Fund competition

Funding Pathways for Research Computing

Call for proposals: College Fund

Recent updates

All CFI news

Aug 20, 2026

CFI invests $118 million to equip the researchers shaping Canada’s future

Jul 15, 2026

Managing user access for large initiatives or facilities

Jul 15, 2026

Risk-based management approach

Jul 15, 2026

Clear definition of roles and responsibilities, and collaboration from key stakeholders at all stages of a CFI project

Jul 15, 2026

Setting realistic budgets at the proposal stage

Jul 15, 2026

Additional oversight for large or complex projects

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May 27, 2026 Quebec

Could research give Canada's multibillion-dollar cheese industry better bite?

A small facility in a university basement brings big benefits for cheesemaking companies

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May 8, 2026 Alberta

A testbed for oil sands research

Helping Canadian oil and gas companies cut costs, boost efficiency and protect the environment

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Apr 7, 2026 Manitoba

Making manufacturing smarter

How state-of-the-art tools are helping industry accelerate product development, derisk new technology and compete globally

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Mar 18, 2026 Alberta

Catalyzing Canada’s quantum future

How Western Canada’s largest open-access semiconductor and materials characterization facility advances innovation and commercial success

Two scientists in lab coats and gloves examine the contents of a metal chamber equipped with high-tech components.

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Mar 18, 2026 British Columbia

Cooking up a quantum revolution

How quantum science is developing the materials for tomorrow’s transformative technologies

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Feb 11, 2026 Ontario

On the frontline of quantum innovation

How the right mix of tools enables all kinds of transformative quantum technologies

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Connect with a research partner

Find the facilities, equipment and expertise to meet your research and innovation needs by using the Research Facilities Navigator database

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A launchpad to success for SmartChutes

How the Research Facilities Navigator helped one company find the liftoff they needed toward commercialization.

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Research builds communities

Research infrastructure: Building a strong foundation for economic growth

Funding programs: latest updates

Recent updates

CFI invests $118 million to equip the researchers shaping Canada’s future

Managing user access for large initiatives or facilities

Risk-based management approach

Clear definition of roles and responsibilities, and collaboration from key stakeholders at all stages of a CFI project

Setting realistic budgets at the proposal stage

Additional oversight for large or complex projects

Research stories

Could research give Canada's multibillion-dollar cheese industry better bite?

A testbed for oil sands research

Making manufacturing smarter

Catalyzing Canada’s quantum future

Cooking up a quantum revolution

On the frontline of quantum innovation

The Research Facilities Navigator

Connect with a research partner

A launchpad to success for SmartChutes