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Research builds communities

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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. 

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14,193 

Infrastructure projects across Canada supported with CFI contributions 

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$26.15B 

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

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29,000+

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
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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
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Draft call for proposals: 2027 Innovation Fund competition
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Funding Pathways for Research Computing
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Major Science Initiatives Fund report: Investing for impact (November 2025)
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Recent updates

All CFI news

CFI investment gives Canadian universities advantage they need to sustain leading research

CFI updates its strategic plan to reflect a changing innovation landscape

Staying at the cutting edge takes foresight. Canadian researchers have that in spades.

Investing for impact: Building a stronger Canada with National Research Facilities

Major research infrastructure investment positions Canada to lead on global innovation

CFI advances Canada’s capacity to meet challenges and build prosperity through research

Research stories

Research stories

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